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Shingi Rukuni Appointed as General Manager at
Sonesta ES Suites Charlotte in North Carolina

Boston, MA - June 6, 2013 – Shingi Rukuni was recently introduced as General Manager at Sonesta ES Suites Charlotte.   Her leadership will help to guide the hotel through the ongoing repositioning process and oversee the hotel’s renovation work planned for later this year.

With almost 10 years of experience in hospitality, most recently as task force general manager for The Generation Companies, Rukuni began her career as an operations manager with Candlewood Suites. Her hospitality management experience includes time as an opening manager, general manager and operations manager for Candlewood Suites in Rocky Mount, NC, Augusta, GA, Lake Mary and Ft. Myers, FL.

“Shingi is a great general manager for this property, and she is excited to lead the way with our new management company,” said Liz Hall, Regional Director of Operations for Sonesta ES Suites. She continued, “Her extensive experience in the region and tactical responsibilities within extended stay management will really help focus the hotel’s direction moving forward.”

Located in South Charlotte, NC, the Sonesta ES Suites Charlotte is in the Arrowood Business District near major corporations like Frito Lay, Verizon and Microsoft.  Charlotte offers the excitement of a cosmopolitan city and the comfort of Southern charm and hospitality.  The Sonesta ES Suites Charlotte enjoys close proximity to I-77 and I-485. Each oversized studio, one and two bedroom suite offers 550 to 750 square feet in area and a fully equipped kitchen, convenient work area and complimentary high speed wireless internet access.  The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour exercise room, recreational sports court, seasonal BBQ grille, guest laundry, 500 square feet of meeting space and 24-hour business center. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Sonesta ES Suites is an extended stay hotel brand managed by Sonesta. Each property features rooms with a dynamic work area designed for today’s traveler, locally inspired food and beverage and flexible common space for connecting with others. You will find Sonesta ES Suites in Andover MA, Atlanta GA, Auburn Hills MI, Burlington MA, Charlotte NC, Columbia MD, Dublin OH, Flagstaff AZ, Houston TX, Orlando FL, Parsippany NJ, Princeton NJ, Malvern PA, Myrtle Beach SC, St. Louis MO, Schaumburg IL and Somerset NJ.

About Sonesta Collection
Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruises. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally inspired and artfully presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover Sonesta Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Hilton Head Island, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Sint Maarten (2), Chile (3), Colombia (4), Ecuador, Panama, Peru (7), and Egypt (13). Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are opening soon in: Bee Cave (Austin) TX and Doha, Qatar. Visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.

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Contact:

Lorie Juliano
Corporate Director of Communication
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Phone: 617.421.5429
[email protected]


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