Boston, MA - October 17, 2012 – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has named Barth Leins as Corporate Vice President of Revenue Management & Distribution.  In this role Barth will oversee and provide leadership for Sonesta’s global revenue management practice.

“Barth will use his considerable experience to manage and set strategy for our various distribution channels,” said Bill Sheehan, Sonesta’s Chairman and CEO. “Barth is an industry expert with proven knowledge of revenue management, distribution, global reservations and e-commerce.  We expect Barth to optimize Sonesta’s systems, business intelligence and customer relationships to drive valuable business to our hotels.”

Barth brings Sonesta more than 25 years of experience in the lodging industry, having held senior revenue management positions with Marriott International and was VP, Revenue & Distribution for The Ritz-Carlton for nine years.  He has been involved in all aspects of the creation and management of revenue management systems, distribution channels and ecommerce.  Barth is a member of HSMAI and active in his local chapter of the Humane Society.

Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts, cruise ships and extended stay hotels. 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 Baltimore, Boston, Hilton Head Island, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Sint Maarten (2), Chile (3), Colombia (4), Ecuador, Peru (7), and Egypt (13). Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are opening soon in: Panama City, Panama and Doha, Qatar.  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. For more about the Sonesta Collection, visit Sonesta.com or call +1.617.315.9100 or 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.