IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Airlines to explore joint products aimed at small and midsized enterprises.
In a statement both companies committed to "explore ways to reach and engage with SMEs through value-added benefits and exclusive rewards to facilitate business travel”.
Few details were released, although IHG earlier this year partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer corporate members of SIA’s business loyalty programme the chance to join IHG Business Edge, its discount and perks programme for SMEs.
Eligible members of SIA's HighFlyer business travel programme receive a complimentary Gold Elite upgrade within the IHG One programme if they join IHG Business Edge.
SIA's HighFlyer programme is a loyalty programme for business travel that offers corporates discounts and points that can be redeemed for rewards or used to defray costs on future travel.
IHG says Business Edge is free, with no hidden fees and no minimum annual spend, and offers access to “a guaranteed discount each time you or your travellers book business or personal travel”.
Together, Emirates and IHG will explore ways to reach and engage with SMEs through value-added benefits and exclusive rewards to facilitate business travel. The hotel group will provide enhanced travel incentives and seamless integration with its extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts around the globe.