Qatar Airways & IHG Hotels & Resorts Join Forces on Corporate Travel Initiatives

Qatar Airways and IHG Hotels & Resorts have forged a strategic alliance to elevate corporate travel experiences, integrating their respective corporate travel programs, Beyond Business and IHG Business Edge. This collaboration aims to offer enhanced loyalty benefits and streamlined services for business travelers globally, marking a significant move to capture a larger share of the corporate travel market.

Members of both programs now gain reciprocal point earning and redemption opportunities across IHG's extensive global hotel portfolio, which includes brands like InterContinental and Holiday Inn. Beyond Business members receive an instant upgrade to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status after their first qualifying stay, alongside guaranteed discounts and accelerated point earnings. Conversely, IHG Business Edge members joining Beyond Business receive 50,000 bonus Qrewards on their initial Qatar Airways flight, redeemable for flights, upgrades, and other benefits.

Thierry Antinori, Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the airline's commitment to enhancing its corporate travel offerings, leveraging its recognition as the World’s Best Business Class. The partnership aims to provide greater convenience, flexibility, and value, maximizing travel benefits through integrated solutions like Starlink Wi-Fi on over 100 widebody aircraft and carbon offset options. Mark Sergot, IHG Hotel & Resorts Senior Vice President Global Sales, highlighted the collaboration's potential to deliver exceptional value and convenience by combining their networks and expertise, supporting the evolving needs of their customers.