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Marriott Expands Portfolio with $15M Sonder Partnership

11/25/2025

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Marriott International entered a $15 million licensing agreement with Sonder in August 2024 to add 9,000 rooms to Marriott's global portfolio.
Sonder offers hotel amenities in apartment-like units across three continents, presenting an Airbnb-style alternative.
The agreement is viewed as a low-risk strategy for Marriott, the world's largest hotel chain, to expand its offerings in the competitive short-term rental market.

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Marriott International entered a $15 million licensing agreement with Sonder in August 2024 to add 9,000 rooms to Marriott's global portfolio.
Sonder offers hotel amenities in apartment-like units across three continents, presenting an Airbnb-style alternative.
The agreement is viewed as a low-risk strategy for Marriott, the world's largest hotel chain, to expand its offerings in the competitive short-term rental market.