(April 19, 2001) -- Sonesta International Hotels Corp. has tapped Peter A. Mayer Advertising, New Orleans, for its companywide account. Boston-based Sonesta, with 22 properties, is expected to launch a new branding initiative next year. Mayer has handled Sonesta's two New Orleans properties since last year. Spending was not released. Competitive Media Reporting shows Sonesta spent just under $1 million last year.
-- David GoetzlCopyright April 2001, Crain Communications Inc.