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Sonesta Expands in Latin America and the Caribbean With Key Developments
Sonesta | September 13, 2022
NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced several key developments to support future expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the renewal of its ongoing master franchise relationship with GHL Hoteles and the hiring of three lodging development leaders with extensive hospitality experience in these regions. These developments are expected to provide Sonesta with the infrastructure to expand beyond its Sonesta Hotels & Resorts and Sonesta Posadas del Inca brands and introduce seven new brands -- Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, The Royal...
Sonesta Announces 13 New Hotel Openings Across Five Different Red Lion Brands
Sonesta | August 8, 2022
Newton, MA (August 8, 2022) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., continues to grow its Red Lion brands. Seven new Americas Best Value Inn hotels, two new Canadas Best Value Inn hotels, one new Signature Inn, two new Red Lion Inn & Suites and one new Knights Inn opened during the first six months of 2022. The new hotels add nearly 700 new guest rooms to Sonesta’s portfolio. “The COVID-19 pandemic has rekindled interest in exterior corridor hotels and drive-up style rooms for automobile travelers,” said Brian Quinn, Sonesta’s Chief Development Office...
Sonesta International Hotels Partners With Actabl for All-in-One Hotel Operations Management and Enhanced Guest Services Platform
Actabl | July 26, 2022
Sonesta adopts full Actabl ALICE and Transcendent operations, enterprise management, work order management, and CapEx solutions to bolster rapid organizational growth Tampa, FL— July 26, 2022 — Actabl, provider of a comprehensive suite of leading technology solutions designed to address the full spectrum of hotel business needs, today announced the adoption of its ALICE and Transcendent solutions by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta). One of the fastest-growing hospitality organizations in the U.S., Sonesta is partnering with Actabl to ensure enhanced operational efficiency, heightened guest service quality and substant...
Churchwick Partners and Rockledge Complete Sonesta Portfolio Acquisitions, Adding Another 347 Keys Across Three States
Rockledge | June 28, 2022
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 -- In conjunction with Churchwick Partners, David Kaye and Joe Listhaus of Rockledge completed their Sonesta portfolio acquisition by adding another 347 keys across three hotels in three separate states. The assets included Sonesta ES Suites in St Louis, MO, Sonesta ES Suites Minneapolis in Eagan, MN and Simply Suites Detroit Southfield in Southfield, MI. Last month, Churchwick and Rockledge closed on the first portion of the portfolio consisting of 7 Sonesta hotels, which accounted for 1,085 keys across 6 states. The Churchwick and Rockledge teams are excited to close this transaction and look forward to bu...
Sonesta Invests in Four New York City Hotels Adding 918 Guestrooms
Sonesta | April 27, 2022
Newton, MA (April 27, 2022) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in the U.S., today announced an investment in four boutique and lifestyle hotels in New York City. The hotels are all located in Midtown and were formerly known as The Benjamin, The Shelburne Hotel & Suites, the Gardens Suites Hotel and the Fifty Hotel & Suites. Each hotel will be rebranded under Sonesta’s portfolio of dynamic brands and operate as The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, The Shelburne Sonesta New York, The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York and The Fifty Sonesta Select New York. The hotel...
Sonesta Expands International Portfolio in South America With Sonesta Hotel Cali
Sonesta | April 6, 2022
Newton, MA – April 6, 2022 – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) is expanding its international portfolio and footprint in South America with the addition of Sonesta Hotel Cali, the brand’s seventh property in Colombia. The hotel is located 12 miles north of the Alfonso Bonilla Airport and just north of downtown Cali. The hotel features 148 fully equipped guest rooms and 33 executive suites. Guests benefit from a variety of onsite amenities, including two restaurants, a lobby bar, a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a spa. Sonesta Hotel Cali also has 10 meeting rooms totaling 11,646 square feet to ...
Raul Bustamante Appointed General Manager at Royal Sonesta San Juan
Royal Sonesta San Juan | April 4, 2022
San Juan, Puerto Rico – April 4, 2022 – Royal Sonesta San Juan announced the appointment of Raul Bustamante as General Manager of the beautiful beach-front property located in the neighborhood of Isla Verde. In his role, Bustamante is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the hotel’s operations, including sales, marketing, and finance. “I am proud to hand over the reins of the hotel to a great professional like Raul who will continue to lead this exceptional team into success in the years to come,” said Michael Herrmann, Senior Director of Operations, Sonesta Hotels International Corporation. ...
Sonesta Appoints John Murray as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sonesta | March 14, 2022
NEWTON, MA - March 14, 2022 - Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that John Murray, a Director of Sonesta since 2018, has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Murray has been a Managing Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC), which owns a 34% interest in Sonesta, since 2018 and a member of SVC's management team since its initial public offering in 1995. Mr. Murray currently serves on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Development Council and the American Hotel Lodging Association (ALHA) Hotel Investment Roundta...
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