NEWTON, Mass. – November 02, 2026 -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation will add 19 Boyd Gaming casino resorts, with more than 9,700 hotel rooms, to its distribution platform under an exclusive strategic affiliation announced with Boyd Gaming Corporation.
The first phase is the launch of the Boyd Collection, which also brings 600,000 square feet of meeting and event space onto Sonesta's platform. The collection will appear on Sonesta's signature list of brands, giving Boyd properties exposure to visitors of Sonesta.com. Boyd properties will stay available on Boyd's traditional distribution channels.
Sonesta gains full-service resort inventory in regional markets
Sonesta travelers get direct access to Boyd resorts for leisure and business travel in key regional markets. Boyd customers gain access to Sonesta's distribution platform, its expanding brand portfolio and the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
Keith Pierce, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Sonesta, described the deal as a step in the company's asset-right, franchise-focused growth strategy. Keith Smith, President and CEO of Boyd Gaming, said it will broaden Boyd's customer base nationwide by introducing Sonesta users to Boyd's hospitality and entertainment offering.
Boyd Collection includes Las Vegas, Midwest and Gulf-region properties
The 19 properties are Aliante Casino Hotel and Spa; Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City; Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles; Belterra Casino Resort; Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa; California Hotel and Casino; Cannery Casino Hotel; Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino; Diamond Jo Worth; Fremont Hotel & Casino; Gold Coast Hotel and Casino; IP Casino Resort Spa; Main Street Station Hotel and Casino; The Orleans Hotel and Casino; Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino; Par-A-Dice Inn; Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall; Suncoast Hotel and Casino; and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Partners plan hotel development and linked loyalty programs
The companies will explore hotel development tied to Boyd's existing properties and future projects. Options include Sonesta hard-brand conversions, rebrands and new-build hotels. Sonesta frames this as support for its franchise growth, while Boyd gains additional optionality in its growth pipeline.
Future plans also include linking Sonesta Travel Pass with Boyd Rewards. Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer of Sonesta, said guests want "more choices, more recognition and more ways to make travel rewarding." The source gives no timeline or financial terms for the development or loyalty phases.
Sonesta brings 100,000 rooms across 13 brands to the arrangement
Sonesta ranks as the 8th largest U.S. hotel company according to Smith Travel Research (STR), with over 1,000 properties and 100,000 guest rooms. Boyd operates 26 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states.