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IHG Hotels & Resorts: The Complete Corporate Travel Solution for Global Businesses

For corporate travel managers and TMCs, access to global consistency, negotiated savings, and dedicated support isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Through the Hickory Global Corporate Travel Program, your organization unlocks exclusive IHG Hotels & Resorts rates across 6,760+ properties in 100+ countries, plus the advantages of IHG Business Rewards, Delta SkyMiles partnerships, and 24/7 advisor support.

Together, IHG and Hickory deliver Fortune 500–level benefits without the enterprise-level spend, helping you scale loyalty, savings, and traveler satisfaction across your entire program.

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Why Corporate Travel Leaders Choose IHG Hotels & Resorts

  • Global Reach: 6,000+ hotels across 100+ countries with full GDS integration
  • Brand Diversity: 20 brands across luxury, premium, midscale, and extended-stay segments
  • Traveler Satisfaction: Consistent standards plus loyalty perks through IHG One Rewards
  • Advisor Rewards: Earn with IHG Business Rewards on meetings, events, and bookings
  • Airline Partnership: Delta SkyMiles partnership extends benefits across air and hotel
  • Guaranteed ROI: Hickory’s aggregated buying power and analytics protect your margins

Brand Portfolio for Every Traveler

IHG’s tiered portfolio helps align travel policies with traveler preferences:

  • Luxury & Premium: InterContinental, Kimpton, Regent – ideal for C-suite and executive travel
  • Midscale & Lifestyle: Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo – balance comfort and cost
  • Economy & Extended Stay: Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites – affordable and long-term solutions

IHG Business Rewards: Beyond Traditional Corporate Rates

Corporate & Loyalty Programs

IHG Hotels & Resorts builds more than just stays—it creates long-term value for organizations and travelers alike. Its corporate and loyalty programs are designed to reward bookings, strengthen policy compliance, and deliver measurable ROI.

  • IHG One Rewards: A global guest loyalty program that turns every stay into points, perks, and upgrades—enhancing traveler satisfaction and policy compliance.
  • IHG Business Rewards: Designed for corporate bookers and TMCs, this program rewards meetings, events, and group bookings with points that directly benefit your organization.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Partnership: Extend your program value by pairing hotel stays with Delta flights, creating integrated savings and loyalty across two essential travel categories.

Advisor & TMC Support

IHG goes beyond competitive rates by equipping travel advisors and TMCs with the tools, rewards, and support that strengthen client relationships and protect margins.

  • IHG Travel Agent Portal: Centralized access to rates, commissions, property details, and booking resources—streamlining daily operations.
  • Enhanced Commissions: Reliable commission structures that protect agency revenue.
  • Training & Recognition: Ongoing education, sales tools, and rewards programs that build expertise and incentivize performance.
  • Dedicated Support: Global call centers and helpdesks offering direct access to IHG specialists for booking, commission, and traveler support.

Travel Agent Discount Program Excellence

IHG gives travel professionals more than competitive rates—it delivers discounts and benefits that outperform major hotel groups while keeping loyalty fully intact.

Program Advantages

  • 9%–40% discounts depending on property and availability
  • Higher savings than comparable programs at Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton
  • Unique among global brands: full IHG One Rewards points earning and elite benefits eligibility
  • Valid on up to 2 rooms per stay with advanced booking

Commission & Affiliate Support

  • 7% commission on U.S./Canada group bookings (10% honored for pre-2019 contracts)
  • Varied commission structures internationally
  • PartnerConnect affiliate program: top earnings-per-click among global hotel affiliate programs

Optimize Your Travel Program with Hickory

Most mid-market travel programs can’t meet the spend thresholds major hotel groups require for best rates. Hickory closes that gap.

By combining IHG’s global portfolio with Hickory’s revenue optimization and buying power, you unlock enterprise-level savings without enterprise-level volume.

Ready to maximize your program’s ROI? Contact Hickory Global Partners to access exclusive IHG rates and benefits today.

About Hickory Global Partners: Hickory Global Partners is an industry-leading global alliance for corporate travel agencies, travel management companies, and corporations, delivering unparalleled negotiated hotel rates, airline discounts, and comprehensive travel solutions across 50,000+ hotels in 8,057+ cities and 184 countries. Through our visionary hotel program, robust air partnerships, ground transportation solutions, and cutting-edge technology platform, we transform corporate travel programs from cost centers into competitive advantages while providing 24/7/365 support through our award-winning Hickory Solutions365 fulfillment center. 

Whether you manage travel for a TMC, corporate travel department, or growing business, Hickory's alliance approach delivers measurable savings, streamlined operations, and strategic value that elevates your entire travel program through negotiated corporate rates, preferred supplier access, and comprehensive reporting tools backed by industry expertise. Become a member today.

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