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Marriott Terminates Sonder Partnership After ‘Default’: Bonvoy Bookings Halted, 2025 Room‑Growth Outlook Trimmed

Marriott–Sonder Meltdown: Guests Evicted Mid‑Stay as Sonder Winds Down; Marriott Now Directs Refunds to Credit Cards (Nov. 12, 2025)

Updated November 12, 2025 Travelers across the U.S., Europe and beyond are still dealing with the fallout from Sonder’s sudden shutdown and planned liquidation this week, after Marriott International terminated its licensing agreement with the apartment‑hotel operator. The latest development today: Marriott has published a dedicated FAQ advising customers with pre‑paid Sonder reservations made through Marriott channels to contact their credit‑card issuing bank to initiate a refund request, signaling a shift away from earlier suggestions that refunds would be handled directly by Marriott. Marriott+2Business Insider+2 Key points at a glance What changed today (and why it matters) On Wednesday, Marriott
Tax Season Shocker: Fewer Refunds but Bigger Payouts as New Tax Changes Loom

Tax Season Shocker: Fewer Refunds but Bigger Payouts as New Tax Changes Loom

Fewer Checks, Larger Refunds Mark 2025 Tax Season Americans saw slightly fatter refunds on average this year even as the number of people getting refunds dipped. Final IRS data through October shows the average refund climbed to $3,052, about $48 more than last year’s average accountingtoday.com. That uptick may reflect higher incomes and inflation adjustments that boosted tax withholding – leading many filers to overpay a bit more and get larger refunds. In total, the IRS disbursed $311.65 billion in refunds for the 2025 season, roughly 0.6% more than the prior year el-balad.com. However, those dollars were spread across slightly
29 October 2025
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