Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) to work together on developing programs that meet the travel needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across global markets.
The signing ceremony was attended by Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management at Emirates; Matthew Jones, VP-USA at Emirates; Ashraf Baytam, Senior Manager Global Business Travel at Emirates; and Ryan Plemmons, Vice President, Global Sales Strategy at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
The partnership aims to explore ways to reach and engage with SMEs through value-added benefits and exclusive rewards to facilitate business travel. The hotel group will offer enhanced travel incentives and smooth integration with its extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts around the globe.
Nabil Sultan Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management – Emirates
“With the SME segment playing a crucial role in fostering economic growth and creating jobs, Emirates is committed to supporting them with solutions and value-added propositions to meet their travel needs. We are pleased to collaborate with the leading hotel group, IHG Hotels & Resorts, to explore programs that will be mutually beneficial to our valued customers. Together we aim to extend valuable benefits to our customers in the SME sector, while expanding our customer base in this very important segment.”
Mark Sergot, SVP, Global Sales at IHG Hotels & Resorts, added that, “We are thrilled to partner with Emirates to redefine business travel for Small and Medium Enterprises worldwide. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to delivering exceptional value, seamless experiences, and exclusive rewards tailored to the unique needs of SMEs. By combining IHG’s hospitality expertise with Emirate’s global connectivity, we are unlocking new possibilities to empower businesses and drive growth across international markets.”
