Michael Woodson , Director of Information Security & Privacy , Sonesta , details the importance of partnerships when developing an effective security strategy
SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP
Michael Woodson , Director of Information Security & Privacy , Sonesta , details the importance of partnerships when developing an effective security strategy
Since 2020 , Sonesta International Hotels Corporation ( Sonesta ) has grown by 350 %. Starting out as 16 hotels in 1937 , Sonesta has more than 1,200 hotels today – and this number only continues to grow . Sonesta ’ s foundations are built on excellent service and authentic experiences , driven by its founder A . M . ‘ Sonny ’ Sonnabend .
Offering its services with passion , loyalty , and commitment to the many faces - new and familiar - that stay with the organisation , the human side of hospitality is at the core of Sonesta ’ s culture . “ The guest experience is the number one goal ,” says Michael L . Woodson , Director of Information Security and Privacy at Sonesta .
Growing its portfolio of hotel brands , each hotel is as individual as its customers ’ reason to travel . “ Our mission is to wow every guest , team member , partner and community in which we operate by delivering quality , value and amazing hospitality . Being a fast-growing organisation , we are dedicated to redefining hospitality , making sure our operations are the best of the best ,” he adds , elaborating on the organisation ’ s aims for consumers . “ Since joining the organisation , Sonesta has gone from 1,000 employees to more than 8,000 . We have made significant improvements in five key areas : people , processes , technology , security and resilience .
130 September 2022