IHG and Hainan Airlines recently unveiled the new co-branded lounge
(IN SHORT) To honor its 50th anniversary in Greater China, IHG Hotels & Resorts has deepened its partnership with Hainan Airlines through “Where Dreams Bloom, Journey to the Oasis.” Highlights include a tranquil co‑branded “Garden Oasis” lounge at Shanghai Pudong Airport; two new business‑class menus (“Flavours of Suzhou and Hainan” and CHAR Bar & Grill’s “Grilled & Gliding”); a branded “IHG Explorer” flight to Sanya; and a gala at Kimpton Aqeos Hainan. Executives from both companies celebrated this milestone, emphasizing a unified vision to blend premium hotel amenities with five‑star inflight service and deliver frictionless travel experiences.
(PRESS RELEASE) SHANGHAI, 2025-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating five decades in Greater China, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Hainan Airlines have elevated their alliance with the new “Where Dreams Bloom, Journey to the Oasis” initiative. This collaboration introduces immersive travel experiences—from an artfully designed airport retreat to bespoke in‑flight dining—underscoring both brands’ dedication to seamless, culture‑infused journeys.
IHG and Hainan Airlines co-branded lounge
At Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s Terminal 2, travelers can now unwind in a co‑branded “Garden Oasis” lounge, a serene haven blending IHG’s refined décor with Hainan Airlines’ signature Dream Feather motifs. Guests enjoy live culinary stations, a curated buffet, intimate dining nooks, and relaxation zones. Diamond Elite members of IHG One Rewards receive priority access and exclusive perks.
The partnership continued aloft on the specially liveried “IHG Explorer” aircraft bound for Sanya. Passengers were treated to two distinct business‑class menus:
- “Flavours of Suzhou and Hainan”—a harmonious fusion of Cantonese elegance, Huaiyang classics, and Hainan’s freshest produce.
- “Grilled & Gliding”—CHAR Bar & Grill’s new charcoal‑infused Western fare, inspired by its “new five senses” philosophy, available on international routes.
The journey culminated in a gala dinner at the recently opened Kimpton Aqeos Hainan, where leaders from both organizations—IHG Greater China’s Daniel Aylmer, Jerome Qiu, Rita Jiang, and Ivan Chen, alongside HNA Aviation’s Zhu Tao, Yu Chaojie, and Liu Jun—gathered to mark this milestone.
The new business class menu offers guests a richer and more diverse in-flight dining experience
Daniel Aylmer, CEO of IHG Greater China, remarked, “Reaching 50 years here inspires us to reimagine hospitality. Our enhanced partnership with Hainan Airlines brings hotel‑level comfort to every stage of travel. Together, we’re crafting journeys that delight and inspire.”
Echoing this sentiment, Zhu Tao, Vice President of HNA Aviation Group and Chairman of Hainan Airlines, added, “With nearly 3,000 routes and over 22 million domestic flight hours, our five‑star service excellence continues to evolve. This upgraded collaboration bridges sky and stay, offering an integrated, premium experience from check‑in to check‑out.”
Looking ahead, IHG and Hainan Airlines will expand this end‑to‑end offering, championing “True Hospitality for Good” and setting new benchmarks in global travel.
For further information please contact:
张丹青 Dora Zhang
Dora.Zhang@ihg.com
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