Restaurant India News: Qatar Airways, IHG Hotels & Resorts Partner to Boost Corporate Travel Rewards

Qatar Airways and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing benefits for corporate travellers through their respective programmes, Qatar Airways’ Beyond Business and IHG Business Edge.

The collaboration will allow members to earn and redeem points across both ecosystems, bringing together Qatar Airways’ global network and IHG’s portfolio of more than 6,800 hotels worldwide. The move is positioned to offer greater value, flexibility, and rewards for small and medium-sized enterprises that rely heavily on corporate travel.

Through Beyond Business, companies can already access a range of perks such as Qrewards, Privilege Club tier offers, priority baggage, and carbon-offsetting options. With this partnership, members can now enroll in IHG Business Edge at no cost and enjoy an instant upgrade to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status after their first qualifying stay, along with guaranteed discounts and 40 per cent more points on eligible bookings.

Similarly, IHG Business Edge members who sign up for Beyond Business will receive 50,000 bonus Qrewards on their first Qatar Airways flight, which can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and other benefits.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said, “Recognised as the World’s Best Business Class by Skytrax in 2025 for the 12th time, Qatar Airways continually seeks to enhance its corporate travel experience and rewards. We are proud to facilitate businesses and corporate entities through our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and their IHG Business Edge programme to deliver greater convenience and elevated experiences to both our members.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President Global Sales, Mark Sergot, added, “This collaboration brings together the strengths of Qatar Airways Beyond Business and IHG Business Edge to offer exclusive benefits, enhanced loyalty rewards, and seamless travel experiences.”

The partnership is expected to make corporate travel easier to manage while maximising value for businesses globally.