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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a tailored offering combining IHG’s Business Edge and SIA’s HighFlyer programs. Starting May 2025, eligible HighFlyer members who register for IHG Business Edge will receive a Gold Elite upgrade in the IHG One Rewards program, unlocking valuable travel benefits. This collaboration underscores IHG’s commitment to supporting SMEs with flexible, cost-effective travel solutions and premium services.
(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 2025-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an exciting partnership designed to elevate business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they continue to grow, innovate, and expand. This collaboration brings together IHG’s Business Edge and SIA’s HighFlyer business travel programs, both tailored to meet the specific travel needs of SMEs, which account for 90% of businesses globally.
Starting 1 May 2025, eligible SIA HighFlyer members who register for IHG Business Edge will receive a complimentary Gold Elite upgrade within the IHG One Rewards program after their first qualifying stay. This valuable upgrade grants access to a range of premium travel benefits, including guaranteed discounts, late check-out, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive partner offers across IHG’s global portfolio, enhancing the travel experience for SMEs.
“We are excited to partner with a globally renowned leader like Singapore Airlines to deliver even more value to the growing SME segment,” said Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Collaborations like this help us reach a wider audience, create differentiated offerings, and ensure that IHG and our brands continue to be the preferred choice for business travelers. We are thrilled to support SMEs as they pursue their business goals and ambitions.”
IHG Business Edge, launched in 2018, is a tailored hotel booking solution designed specifically for SMEs. It provides a comprehensive one-stop portal, flexible booking options, guaranteed discounts, and loyalty upgrades, simplifying the travel experience for small businesses. SIA’s HighFlyer program, on the other hand, is a corporate travel rewards scheme that offers SMEs preferential airfares and the opportunity to earn HighFlyer points when employees travel for business. These points can be redeemed for rewards or offset future travel costs. As businesses progress through the HighFlyer tiers, they unlock additional perks such as bonus points, priority waitlists, upgrades, and other premium services that enhance the overall corporate travel experience.
This announcement follows the success of a 12-month partnership between IHG and Virgin Australia, highlighting IHG’s commitment to expanding the IHG Business Edge program and providing SMEs with comprehensive travel solutions that deliver exceptional value.
For further information please contact:
Christopher Dancer
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SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group
