Lodging & DevelopmentMOD Collection by Sonesta
Sonesta Adds Four MOD Collection by Sonesta Hotels with Exploria Resorts
Jan 27, 2026 2 mins read
NEWTON, MA [January 26, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the affiliation of four MOD Collection by Sonesta properties. 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. These affiliations add 1,564 keys to the Sonesta portfolio.
In June 2023, Sonesta introduced MOD Collection by Sonesta™ (MOD) and offered the soft brand for franchising. Currently, there are nine MOD hotels open and operating across North America in Alberta, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas.
“We are thrilled to announce the affiliation of four Exploria Resorts properties with MOD Collection by Sonesta,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development. “This is a pivotal moment in the brand’s growth story with expansion in key leisure markets. 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 United States.”
“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,” said Cheryl Bellacicco, Exploria Resorts’ EVP of Resort Operations.
MOD Collection by Sonesta™ (MOD) is a brand that brings creativity and attention to detail to guests seeking a hotel embracing the modern lifestyle. Hotels in the MOD portfolio are playful yet inviting for the contemporary traveler. MOD focuses on flexibility. With travel more accessible than ever, guests want to maintain their essential routines wherever they go. MOD exceeds this demand by augmenting hotels with curated F&B and eclectic design.
Guests of these four properties will now be able to earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
ABOUT SONESTA
About Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 10 countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta®; The James™, Classico Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises®; MOD Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Select®; Sonesta Essential®, Sonesta ES Suites®, Sonesta Simply Suites®, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta®; Signature Inn® by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™ and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.
