Marriott International Terminates Its Licensing Agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc.

Marriott International Terminates Licensing Agreement with Sonder

Bethesda, Maryland—November 11, 2025
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) recently announced the conclusion of its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), due to performance deficiencies exhibited by Sonder. This strategic decision means that Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and its accommodations are now unavailable for new bookings through Marriott’s platforms.

The immediate concern for Marriott is the support of guests currently residing in Sonder accommodations, as well as those who have future reservations. Marriott plans to reach out to guests who made their reservations directly through its channels, such as marriott.com, the Marriott Bonvoy app, or its global reservation centers, to assist them with their booking needs. For those who booked via third-party online travel agencies, they are advised to contact those platforms directly for assistance. Marriott is committed to ensuring minimal disruption to the travel plans of its guests during this transition.

For guests with inquiries regarding their current or future bookings at a Sonder property that were made through Marriott channels, the company recommends contacting Marriott’s customer service.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains an extensive portfolio of over 9,700 properties aligned with more than 30 renowned brands across 143 countries and territories as of September 30, 2025. The company employs a range of operational and licensing strategies for hotels, residential properties, timeshare resorts, and other accommodations worldwide. In addition, Marriott operates Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly acclaimed travel platform.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by U.S. federal securities laws, including details about Marriott International's plans and expectations following the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder. Statements regarding Marriott's intentions to assist affected guests and minimize disruption to their travel plans are included. However, these statements do not guarantee future performance and are subject to various evolving risks and uncertainties that may not be accurately predicted or assessed, such as the risk factors noted in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K or quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Many of these factors could result in actual outcomes differing substantially from the expectations expressed in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise them, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise.