WASHINGTON — Sonder, once considered a rival to Airbnb, announced it plans to file for bankruptcy following the end of a licensing agreement with Marriott International.

The short-term rental company is "immediately" winding down operations as it prepares to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The move comes shortly after Marriott International ended the licensing deal that allowed Sonder properties to be booked via Marriott's Bonvoy site.

Marriott said the partnership, which was signed in 2024, ended due to " Sonder's default."

"Sonder has faced severe financial constraints arising from, among other things, prolonged challenges in the integration of the Company’s systems and booking arrangements with Marriott International," Sonder said in a statement Monday.

"We are devastated to reach

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