Sonesta Names Jim Mooney Vice President of Sales

TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Mon July 31, 2023

Jim Mooney, Vice President of Sales

Jim Mooney, Vice President of Sales (Photo Credit: Sonesta)

WHY IT RATES: The appointment of the hospitality sales expert strengthens Sonesta's managed portfolio sales team.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor


Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the eighth largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jim Mooney as Vice President of Sales, focusing on the company's Managed Portfolio for Full Service & Focused Service Sales.

"In his new role, Jim will lead sales for Sonesta's managed portfolio, a key component of the company's continued growth," said Garine Ferejian-Mayo, Sonesta’s Chief Commercial Officer. “We believe his significant hospitality leadership experience will be a great asset to Sonesta’s Commercial team."

Mr. Mooney joins Sonesta with more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience. Most recently, he was General Manager at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel, a 1,300-room hotel in New York City.

Previously, he was Vice President of Sales with Interstate Hotels, directing the Marriott Residence Inn & Courtyard brands and leading a portfolio of hotels in greater New York. Previously, Mr. Mooney was Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, working at both the Westin New York Times Square and the Sheraton Times Square Hotel.

Earlier in his career, he was a sales leader for Millennium Broadway in New York City and was part of the sales team at the Sheraton Inner Harbor in Baltimore.


SOURCE: Sonesta press release. 


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