Sonesta International Hotels Corp. today announced the first two properties under its strategic alliance with Aken Hotels & Resorts. This initial phase of the relationship includes two hotels in Argentina.
Effective Sept. 2, the following Aken properties have joined the Sonesta portfolio:
- La Urumpta Hotel & Spa, Aken Mind in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
- Böden Hotel & Spa, Aken Soul in Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba, Argentina
"We are incredibly excited to welcome these two initial properties to the Sonesta family through our strategic alliance with Aken," Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and president of franchise & development, said in a statement. "This unique relationship with Aken allows us to offer our Sonesta Travel Pass members and guests a new kind of experience, focused on wellness and mindfulness, while significantly expanding our footprint in key Latin American markets.”
“Going live with Sonesta marks a transformative milestone for Aken. Together, we are rolling out the most robust and flexible business proposition for hotel owners in today’s market—combining Sonesta’s global reach and loyalty strength with Aken’s visionary Wellness Lifestyle positioning” said Luis Gallotti, co-Founder and co-CEO of Aken Hotels & Resorts.
Lisandro León Liguori, co-Founder and co-CEO of Aken Hotels & Resorts, agreed: “This partnership with Sonesta empowers us to expand our vision of Conscious Luxury worldwide. Together, we are setting a new benchmark in hospitality—creating spaces that are not merely places to stay, but immersive journeys built upon design, quality and consciousness: the Aken Pillars.”