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THE ROYAL SONESTA BRAND IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FRANCHISING

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that The Royal Sonesta brand is now available for franchising in the U.S. The Royal Sonesta is a collection of unique hotels in some of the world's most exciting travel destinations that now provides franchisees an Upper Upscale option perfect for city and leisure destinations. The Royal Sonesta franchise offering advances Sonesta's global development strategy by adding a high-end brand to Sonesta's franchise portfolio.

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  • NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that The Royal Sonesta brand is now available for franchising in the U.S.
  • The Royal Sonesta franchise offering advances Sonesta's global development strategy by adding a high-end brand to Sonesta's franchise portfolio.
  • Sonesta Chief Development Officer, Brian Quinn, said: "The introduction of The Royal Sonesta to our franchise portfolio marks a major step in Sonesta's evolution as an industry leader.
  • Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta ; The James , Sonesta Hotels & Resorts ; S onesta Select ; Sonesta ES Suites , Sonesta Simply Suites and Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in Egypt, also; Sonesta Posadas del Inca ; Hotel RL ; Red Lion Hotels ; Red Lion Inn & Suites ; Signature Inn ; GuestHouse Extended Stay ; Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn .

Sonesta Teams Up with Best Friends Animal Society to Support Saving Homeless Animals

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The collaboration with Best Friends Animal Society provides Sonesta with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on companion animal welfare across the country.

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  • The collaboration with Best Friends Animal Society provides Sonesta with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on companion animal welfare across the country.
  • Guests at Sonesta Select properties will have the opportunity to donate to Best Friends Animal Society at check-in via a QR code located on hotel key card sleeves.
  • The program is available across Sonesta's U.S. portfolio, including The Royal Sonesta , Sonesta Hotels & Resorts , Sonesta Select , Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites .
  • There are more than 200 hotels managed by Sonesta under its Royal Sonesta ; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts ; Sonesta Select ; Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites brands in the U.S. and Canada; and Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in Egypt.

SONESTA CONTINUES GROWTH AND MARKET EXPANSION WITH STRATEGIC PLANS FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, The James, Red Lion Hotel/Red Lion Inn & Suites and Signature Inn -- to the markets.

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  • Sonesta first established a presence in the Latin American region in 1998 when it flagged the Sonesta Hotel El Olivar in Lima, Peru.
  • Adrian Francois | Franchise Development Latin America: Based in Brazil, Mr. Francois will be responsible for the development of Sonesta Hotels in Latin America.
  • Prior to commencing work for Sonesta, he held senior development roles in Latin America with multiple lodging companies.
  • Most recently, Mr. Clemons worked as an independent hospitality consultant on several projects for various clients in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

SONESTA ANNOUNCES 50 NEW FRANCHISED HOTELS WITH 20 NEW FRANCHISEES SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2022

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NEWTON, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, announced 50 new franchise hotels with Sonesta brands since the beginning of 2022. Sonesta began franchising Sonesta Hotels, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites in September 2021.

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  • NEWTON, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, announced 50 new franchise hotels with Sonesta brands since the beginning of 2022.
  • Sonesta began franchising Sonesta Hotels, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites in September 2021.
  • Sonesta has franchised hotels with 20 different ownership groups, ranging from hospitality equity funds to individual owner/operators, all of whom are new Sonesta franchisees.
  • There are nearly 300 hotels under one of Sonesta's seven brands Royal Sonesta ;The James, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts ; Sonesta Select ; Sonesta ES Suites ; Sonesta Simply Suites; Sonesta Posadas del Inca and Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru and St. Maarten.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Adds Four New York City Hotels

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

NEWTON, Mass., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 hotels were previously owned by Denihan Hospitality Group, which will continue to own a minority interest in the hotels.

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  • Sonesta Adds 918 Guest Rooms, Including 524 Suites, Across Four Sonesta Brands
    NEWTON, Mass., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --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.
  • 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 four hotels comprising Sonesta's New York City hotel portfolio are:
    The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York represents Sonesta's first distinctive full-service property in Manhattan.
  • You will find nearly 300 hotels under one of Sonesta's seven brands Royal Sonesta ; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts ; Sonesta Select ; Sonesta ES Suites ; Sonesta Simply Suites ; Sonesta Posadas del Inca ; Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten.

SONESTA APPOINTS JOHN MURRAY AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2022

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Monday, March 14, 2022

NEWTON, Mass., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • NEWTON, Mass., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --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.
  • John Murray made the following statement regarding today's announcement:
    "I am very excited to assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Sonesta, which is well poised for further growth and expansion.
  • In connection with his transition to President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonesta, Mr. Murray will resign from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of Service Properties Trust and President and Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT).
  • You will find nearly 300 hotels under one of Sonesta's seven brands Royal Sonesta ; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts ; Sonesta Select ; Sonesta ES Suites ; Sonesta Simply Suites ; Sonesta Posadas del Inca ; Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten.

Highly Anticipated Hotel RL Opens in St. Louis

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Monday, December 9, 2019

DENVER, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today the opening of the new Hotel RL St. Louis.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today the opening of the new Hotel RL St. Louis.
  • Hotel RL St. Louis Airport joins the family of urban and destination Hotel RL properties including Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, N.Y., Fort Walton, Fla., Salt Lake City and Olympia, Wash., said Amanda Marcello, Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy.
  • As with all Hotel RL properties, the property provides free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
  • St. Louis is a vibrant city full of adventure and a perfect fit for Hotel RL.