Boyd Gaming's casino hotels to be listed on Sonesta platform

Boyd Gaming and Sonesta International Hotels Corp. announced that they have signed a partnership agreement. Under the agreement, Boyd's casino hotels will be listed on the hotel company's reservation platform.

Under the agreement, 19 of Boyd's 26 properties will be opened to users of the Sonesta platform. Nine of these properties are located in Las Vegas, and the list includes Orleans and Suncoast. According to the companies, the Sonesta Travel Pass and Boyd Rewards loyalty programs are also planned to be linked.

Sonesta says it is the eighth largest hotel company in the United States. The company has more than 1,000 properties and 100,000 rooms across 13 brands. Millions of visitors to Sonesta.com will be able to see Boyd properties. Boyd properties will also remain available through their existing sales channels.

The two companies may also work together in the future on existing Boyd properties and new development projects. Within this scope, new hotel projects or the conversion of some Boyd brands to the Sonesta brand could come up. At this stage, however, it is difficult to measure the impact of the agreement on Boyd's financial results. The relationship between MGM Resorts International and Marriott International is cited as an example of how such agreements can benefit casino operators.