Sonder CEO Davidson steps down as Marriott deal completes
US: Francis Davidson, co-founder and former CEO of Sonder, has stepped down from the company this week with chairperson of the board Janice Sears holding an interim CEO title. Writing on LinkedIn, Davidson announced his departure from Sonder. He wrote: “Building Sonder was an epic journey. From a college-student experiment to $143 million revenues in […]
Sonder expands footprint in Dubai
UAE: Next-generation lodging firm Sonder is set to expand its footprint in Dubai later this year by opening a 401-unit property at Business Bay.
Sonder expands into France with Paris debut
France: Next-generation lodging company Sonder has expanded into France after acquiring the management and operations of Hotel Atala in Paris. The 48-bedroom property, located close to the Champs-Elysées, features several suites with views of the Eiffel Tower, a garden and terrace, as well as work from notable artists displayed throughout. To oversee Sonder’s operations and […]
Sonder to expand Middle East presence
US: Next-generation hospitality company Sonder is expanding its presence in the Middle East by adding two additional buildings to its growing portfolio in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Through an agreement with Al Fattan Properties LLC, Sonder will manage and operate two of the three Al Fattan Towers in Downtown, with views on Burj Khalifa, to be operated […]