Emirates Airlines and IHG Hotels and Resorts have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at developing tailored travel programs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various global markets.
The signing of the memorandum was witnessed by several key executives, including Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and International Affairs at Emirates; Matthew Jones, Vice President of Emirates for the USA; Ashraf Beitam, Senior Manager for Global Business Travel at Emirates; and Ryan Plymoun, Vice President for Global Sales Strategy at IHG.
Emirates will work alongside IHG to find ways to engage and cater to SMEs through added benefits and exclusive rewards that facilitate business travel. In return, IHG will deliver enhanced travel incentives and seamless integration with its extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide.
Nabil Sultan expressed, “Small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in driving economic growth and job creation. Emirates is committed to supporting this segment by providing valuable solutions and offerings that address their travel needs. We are excited to partner with the leading hotel group, IHG, to explore programs that will benefit our SME clients and broaden our customer base within this vital sector.”
Mark Sergot, Senior Vice President for Global Sales at IHG, added, “We are thrilled to team up with Emirates to redefine the business travel experience for SMEs around the globe. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional value, seamless experiences, and exclusive rewards designed to meet the needs of this critical sector. By combining IHG’s hospitality expertise with Emirates’ extensive network, we are opening new avenues for empowering businesses and fostering their growth in international markets.