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Qatar Airways and IHG launch corporate rewards partnership

by Denis Stackeusky

November 20, 2025 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News,

Qatar Airways and IHG Hotels & Resorts have entered a partnership that connects their corporate travel programs, creating a set of shared rewards for business travelers seeking combined airline and hotel rewards within a single framework.

The collaboration aligns Beyond Business from Qatar Airways with IHG Business Edge, enabling members of both programs to access integrated loyalty benefits and allowing eligible members to earn and redeem points across IHG’s global portfolio.

Beyond Business includes Qrewards earning and redemption, Privilege Club tier offers, priority baggage and an option to offset carbon emissions through the airline’s voluntary program. It also provides solutions for companies looking to manage and reduce travel spending.

Corporate travelers enrolling in IHG Business Edge at no cost will receive benefits after their first qualifying stay. Members will gain an upgrade to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status, access to discounts across IHG properties worldwide, and expanded point earning. In addition, IHG Business Edge members joining Beyond Business will receive 50,000 bonus Qrewards after their first flight with Qatar Airways.

“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,” said Thierry Antinori, CCO at Qatar Airways. “Qatar Airways delivers a seamless passenger experience to business travellers at each touchpoint – from bookings to efficient transfers to offering Starlink, the world’s fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, for free onboard over 100 widebody aircraft. Through the partnership between our corporate travel programme, Beyond Business, and IHG Business Edge, organisations can now benefit from increased flexibility, exclusive savings, and value, maximising their travel benefits and rewards for greater returns.”

“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. By leveraging our combined networks and expertise, we aim to provide exceptional value and convenience, supporting the evolving needs of our customers and making their journeys as seamless and rewarding as possible,” said Mark Sergot, SVP global sales at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

IHG Business Edge has operated since 2018 and is used by business accounts seeking consolidated hotel booking, dedicated rates and loyalty advantages. The addition of the Qatar Airways program expands the ways members can access combined travel benefits through both companies.

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