IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a new partnership with Delta Business Traveler to enhance the benefits for small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United States. This collaboration aims to provide additional value to SMEs through IHG’s Business Edge program and Delta’s newly launched Delta Business Traveler platform, catering to a wide range of business travelers.
The Global Business Travel Association’s Business Travel Index Outlook predicts a 6.6 percent growth in business travel spending in 2025, indicating a positive trend in the industry’s recovery. IHG’s Business Edge program, established in 2018, has been instrumental in offering tailored solutions to tens of thousands of enrolled business accounts globally. By integrating with Delta Business Traveler, IHG aims to expand its reach and provide enhanced benefits to SMEs.
Through this partnership, SMEs enrolled in Delta Business Traveler can access exclusive offers from both Delta and IHG Business Edge. Eligible Delta Business Traveler members who join IHG Business Edge within the next year will receive a fast-track to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status, unlocking a range of benefits including room upgrades, bonus points, flexible check-in/out, and milestone rewards.
Mark Sergot, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at IHG Hotels & Resorts, emphasized the significance of this collaboration in simplifying hotel bookings for SMEs, delivering cost savings, loyalty rewards, and access to special promotions. The partnership with Delta Business Traveler underscores IHG’s commitment to supporting SMEs and offering value-added services to a broader audience.
Benjamin van der Horst, General Manager of Loyalty Partnerships and Small Business Strategy at Delta Air Lines, highlighted the importance of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs by making business travel more convenient and rewarding. The collaboration with IHG Business Edge aligns with Delta’s mission to provide meaningful benefits to Delta Business Travelers, enhancing their travel experiences.
This initiative reflects IHG’s ongoing efforts to create value for SMEs and expand its strategic partnerships with leading brands in the travel industry. By joining forces with companies like Hertz and Singapore Airlines, IHG aims to provide comprehensive solutions and exclusive benefits to business travelers. To learn more about IHG Business Edge and take advantage of the benefits, interested SMEs can visit the official IHG Business Edge website.
With a diverse portfolio of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional services and experiences to guests worldwide. The company’s extensive network comprises over 145 million loyalty program members and more than one million rooms across 100 countries, with a robust pipeline of over 2,200 properties in development.
As IHG continues to evolve and innovate in the hospitality sector, the partnership with Delta Business Traveler signifies a strategic move to enhance business travel benefits for SMEs in the U.S. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of IHG and Delta to support small businesses, drive economic growth, and deliver value-added services to business travelers.
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