Newton, MA (January 23, 2018) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is thrilled to introduce Sonesta Hotel Ibagué, the latest addition to the brand’s expanding international portfolio and its seventh property in the country of Colombia. Located within the city’s Acqua Commerical complex, Sonesta Hotel Ibagué is key to the area’s commercial, business and tourist development. The capital of the Department of Tolima, Ibagué is the 7^th most populous city of Colombia, and a hub for business and leisure travelers alike. Sonesta Hotel Ibagué marks the 15^th Sonesta hotel in South America, under the management of GHL Hotels.

The new-build hotel features 91 comfortable, modern, fully equipped guest rooms, first-class amenities with a full-service restaurant, terrace bar, pool, hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath, ensuring guests can relax and unwind after a day of work or sightseeing. Sonesta Hotel Ibagué also has 2,600 square feet of meeting space available, perfect for corporate meetings and events in the area.

“We see a unique opportunity to evolve as a brand, as Colombia continues to grow in the business and tourism sector. In particular, Sonesta Hotel Ibagué allows us to expand the Sonesta brand and drive increased awareness in another large international city,” said Carlos Flores, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. “We’re excited to bring our dedication to guest service and deliver a truly distinct experience to visitors of Ibagué.”

The guest experience at Sonesta Hotel Ibagué is enhanced by the authentic hospitality that Sonesta brings to each of its properties. The personal services and warm, attentive staff are dedicated to meeting individual guests’ needs, from those at leisure looking to check in and “check out”, to those on business who need to stay “plugged in”, productive and connected.

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Sonesta Hotel Ibagué is the latest property eligible for travelers to earn Sonesta Travel Pass Points, as a part of Sonesta International Hotel Corporation’s overarching guest loyalty program. Sonesta Travel Pass Members earn 10 points for every dollar spent on a qualified room rate at participating locations, including all North and South American locations.

For more information about the hotel, or to book a stay at Sonesta Hotel Ibagué, visit: www.sonesta.com/Ibagué.

Sonesta is a growing, global hospitality brand with 80 properties in seven countries, centered on a corporate dedication to delivering a guest experience that provides more than just a place to stay. With a portfolio of diverse and distinctive properties as individual as its guests, there is no typical Sonesta. Offering a full range of exceptional experiences found in many of the most memorable destinations in the world, Sonesta proudly exceeds guest’s expectations delivering an authentic experience time and time again.

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GHL HOTELES, a Latin America hotel operator and brand developer, has 50 years of experience with presence in 13 countries, operating nearly 70 hotels. GHL HOTELES, is a recognized multi-brand hotel operator focused on the professional direction of each management area, moreover has acted as hotel developer with brands including Sonesta Hotels and Sonesta Posadas del Inca among other