Filed by Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.
Commission File No.: 001-39907
Date: July 28, 2021
Sonder Offers Better Stays for Business Travelers Globally With Launch on Global Distribution System and Partnerships with Leading Travel
Management Companies
Next-generation hospitality companys thoughtfully designed, tech-enabled accommodations now available
for corporate travel booking through Egencia, TripActions and other TMCs
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2021)Sonder, a leading next-generation
hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience, today announced it has launched on the Global Distribution System (GDS) and is now partnered with a number of top Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and Consortia, including Egencia and
TripActions, among other partners. Businesses around the world can now leverage Sonders innovative, tech-enabled offering to provide a comfortable, contactless stay in cities across the globe for their employees.
Sonders launch on the GDS and partnership with leading TMCs is an important step in our expansion into business travel, said Kristen
Ricther, Sonders Vice President of Sales. We know that many travelers getting back on the road for business are prioritizing self-contained spaces with an added level of privacy that feels removed from the crowds. Sonders
tech-enabled experience, with seamless check-in and 24/7 Concierge services through the tap of a button, delivers exactly that. Were confident that our flexible, comfortable spaces all at an
exceptional value are what global businesses are searching for as business travel starts to return.
Sonder offers a variety of flexible
accommodation options from individual hotel rooms to full apartments, available for one-night or multi-day stays in 35+ markets and nine countries,
including top business destinations like New York City, London, Dubai, Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia and more. For business travelers and groups booking long-term stays, many of Sonders spaces provide a comfortable place to spread out and work
remotely, with fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms, multiple bedrooms and en-suite laundry.
With an app-driven
experience, travelers can request early check-in or late check-out directly from their phones, and check-in to their unit through
the Sonder app bypassing crowded lobbies completely. Connecting to WiFi is easy with the tap of a button. With teams on the ground in every city, Sonder guests can receive instant guest support through the companys 24/7 Concierge
service via the app.
As travelers get back on the road, the global businesses we work with are prioritizing safe, comfortable accommodation
solutions for their employees, said Daniel Finkel, Chief Travel Officer at TripActions. Sonders next-generation model is uniquely positioned to provide the types of stays that our customers and their travelers are looking
for.
Sonders launch on the GDS and its partnerships with leading TMCs furthers the companys commitment to corporate travelers around
the world, and comes just ahead of the annual RFP process. With a full-time, in-house team of professionals hailing from leading hospitality brands like Hyatt, Hilton, Wyndham, Kimpton and Radisson, Sonder is
dedicated to delivering a top-notch experience for those staying in hubs around the world.
This announcement
follows the recent news of Sonders plans to be publicly listed through a combination with Gores Metropoulos II (Nasdaq: GMIIU, GMII and GMIIW).
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