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Sonesta expands MOD Collection with four Exploria Resorts affiliations
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has affiliated four Exploria Resorts properties with MOD Collection by Sonesta, strengthening its presence in key US leisure destinations. The move adds 1,564 keys to the company’s portfolio across Pennsylvania and Florida. The additions also extend MOD Collection by Sonesta into markets that blend beach, resort, and vacation ownership demand. Guests at the newly affiliated resorts can access benefits through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
The four properties joining the MOD Collection by Sonesta brand are Pocono Mountain Villas, MOD Collection by Sonesta in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, New Smyrna Waves, MOD Collection By Sonesta in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Grand Seas, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Summer Bay, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Orlando, Florida. The affiliation was announced by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation from Newton, Massachusetts, and reflects a growing relationship between Sonesta and Exploria Resorts, with both sides positioning the partnership around consistent resort experiences across multiple destinations.
Introduced in June 2023 as a soft brand offered for franchising, MOD Collection by Sonesta targets travelers who want a hotel aligned with a modern lifestyle while keeping a distinct sense of place. The brand’s positioning emphasizes creativity, attention to detail, and flexibility for guests who want to maintain everyday routines while traveling. Across the MOD Collection by Sonesta portfolio, the concept leans into curated food and beverage offerings and eclectic design to deliver an experience that feels contemporary and inviting.
With these four additions, Sonesta highlighted that there are currently nine MOD Collection by Sonesta hotels open and operating across North America, with locations spanning Alberta, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Executives involved in the announcement included Keith Pierce and Cheryl Bellacicco, underscoring the strategic importance of the affiliation as the brand builds momentum in leisure-forward markets. For travelers, the most immediate change is connectivity to Sonesta Travel Pass, enabling members to earn and redeem points at the newly affiliated resorts as part of Sonesta’s broader commercial and loyalty ecosystem.
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