Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has added four Exploria Resorts properties its MOD Collection by Sonesta brand: Pocono Mountain Villas, MOD Collection by Sonesta, in East Stroudsburg, PA; New Smyrna Waves, MOD Collection By Sonesta, in New Smyrna Beach, FL; Grand Seas, MOD Collection by Sonesta, in Daytona Beach, FL; and Summer Bay, MOD Collection by Sonesta, in Orlando. These affiliations add 1,564 keys to the Sonesta portfolio.

“This is a pivotal moment in the brand’s growth story with expansion in key leisure markets,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP/president, franchise & development. “Sonesta’s relationship with Exploria will allow for guests and to reap the benefits of relaxing and comfortable accommodations in four premier destinations across the U.S.”

Cheryl Bellacicco, Exploria Resorts’ EVP, resort operations, said, “We are pleased to showcase our resorts in partnership with Sonesta, offering their guests the same exceptional experiences we provide our members and their families.

Currently, there are nine MOD hotels open and operating across North America in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Alberta, Canada.

SOURCE: Hotel Business