Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of John Murray to the role of president and CEO effective April 1st, 2022. A Sonesta director since 2018, Murray will succeed Carlos Flores, who held the title for the last seven years. Murray also currently serves as on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Development Council and the American Hotel Lodging Association (ALHA) Hotel Investment Roundtable.
“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. As Sonesta has greatly expanded its number of hotels over the last few years under Carlos’s leadership, it has also enhanced the depth, quality, and experience of the Sonesta team,” Murray says. “We are grateful to Carlos for his tremendous contribution to Sonesta. I look forward to working closely with the talented leadership team, whom I know well, and our more than 6,000 dedicated employees to continue Sonesta’s growth, enhance Sonesta’s brand awareness, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.”
Before transitioning to his new post, Murray will resign from his positions as president and CEO of Service Properties Trust and president and CEO of Industrial Logistics Properties Trust.
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