Boyd Gaming and Sonesta International Hotels have announced an exclusive strategic affiliation designed to broaden distribution of Boyd’s casino resort portfolio and create opportunities for further commercial cooperation. The agreement will introduce Boyd properties to Sonesta’s customer base, adding casino resort destinations to the hotel group’s distribution offering.

The companies have identified guest choice, loyalty benefits and growth opportunities as key elements of the relationship. The affiliation also provides a framework for potential collaboration on future development. For Boyd, the agreement creates another route to reach customers through an established hotel network. Sonesta will expand the range of destinations available to its guests through the addition of Boyd’s casino resorts. The partnership brings together the companies’ hospitality operations through a commercial affiliation.