All articles tagged with #hotel cancellations
Marriott abruptly ended its partnership with short-term rental company Sonder, leading to thousands of guests being forced to evacuate their accommodations with little notice, causing frustration and financial hardship, amid Sonder's financial struggles and technical issues.
Sonder announced plans to file for bankruptcy and initiate a court-supervised liquidation of its U.S. operations after failing to improve its financial situation following Marriott's termination of a licensing agreement, which led to hotel guests being asked to vacate on short notice.
Tourists who booked rooms at the Aloft Buffalo Airport for the 2024 solar eclipse have had their reservations canceled due to overbooking, leading to outrage and accusations of price gouging. Multiple travelers, including a travel agency, have been affected, prompting efforts to find alternative accommodations. The CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara has condemned the cancellations, and the State Attorney General's office has received complaints of price gouging, urging affected individuals to file their grievances.
Senator Joni Ernst is criticizing President Biden's border policy after military families who had booked hotel rooms in Massachusetts for the Army-Navy Game received cancellation notices, as the hotels are being used to house migrants. Ernst argues that the cancellations are a result of the administration's decision to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities. She calls on Biden to address the border crisis and ensure that veterans and military families are not displaced. Massachusetts has a "right to shelter" law, which guarantees housing for migrants and homeless families. GOP lawmakers have been urging Democrats to include stricter asylum standards at the southern border in Biden's national security supplemental request, but Democrats are reportedly not interested in policy changes.