SONESTA OPENS 20TH SIGNATURE INN® BY SONESTA PROPERTY WITH SIGNATURE INN BRANSON

NEWTON, MA (October 13, 2026) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Branson, a 62-room, upper-economy property located in Branson, Missouri. Signature Inn Branson marks the 20^th hotel opening for the Signature Inn® by Sonesta brand.

“Signature Inn Branson is a testimony to Sonesta’s continued growth in coveted and high traffic destinations,” said Keith Pierce, Co-CEO of Sonesta. “Located in the bustling city of Branson, Missouri, deep in the Ozarks this property provides an engaging, affordable, and retro experience for travelers venturing to the Silver Dollar City.”

Signature Inn® by Sonesta revives the golden age of travel and offers a retro-modern twist to give a categorically comfortable experience. The brand competes with upper economy and midscale brands for road trip destinations, coastal escapes and urban cities. Rooted in sentimentality and designed with mid-century influences, Signature Inn invites guests to “Stay Outside Ordinary.”

Guests of Signature Inn Branson can earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.

About Sonesta

Sonesta® is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 11 countries. Sonesta® owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta®; The James®, Classico Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta® Hotels, Resorts & Cruises®; MOD Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Select® Hotels; Sonesta Essential® Hotels, Sonesta ES Suites®, Sonesta Simply Suites®, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta™®; Signature Inn® by Sonesta®; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™ and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass™ loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass™ members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass.  For more information about Sonesta® visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.