Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta) has signed up to be represented by UK-based MICE representation company hotel republic.
Kai Schomann, hotel republic’s managing director, said: “We had a lot of experience in selling the USA previously and we are really pleased that we can represent Sonesta International Hotels here in the UK. We are extremely proud to have been chosen to represent the chain to our UK MICE clients. Sonesta has all the key cities on offer. New York. Miami. Boston. Chicago, San Francisco and many more. The key hotels have great MICE facilities.”
Sonesta has also three hotels in Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and seven Sonesta Nile cruises suitable for Incentive groups.
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the US according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totalling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 10 countries.
Through its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for personalised experiences.
Brian Macaluso, Sonesta International Hotels vice-president Global Sales, said: “MICE business is extremely important market for our chain, and we like to develop strong business relationships with key players in the UK meeting industry. We think that the experience, reputation and senior resolute team of hotel republic makes them the perfect partner to support our development in this key market.”
