IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines Launch Partnership to support SMEs with Business Travel Across Asia-Pacific

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today a partnership to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand, innovate and grow.

The partnership brings together IHG’s Business Edge and SIA’s HighFlyer business travel programmes which are both designed to suit the travel needs of SMEs, which make up 90 per cent of businesses worldwide.

From 1 May 2025, eligible SIA HighFlyer members who register for IHG Business Edge will receive a complimentary Gold Elite upgrade, within the IHG One Rewards programme, after the first qualifying stay. This upgrade opens access to a suite of travel benefits including guaranteed discounts, late check-out, flexible cancellation, and exclusive partner offers across IHG’s global portfolio.

Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said “Working with globally renowned partners such as Singapore Airlines is an important part of continuously developing our offer and providing more value across a range of travel segments.

“These strategic partnerships enable us to reach a wider group of travellers, create differentiated experiences and ensure IHG and our brands stand out as the preferred choice. We are delighted to be working alongside Singapore Airlines to support the growing number of SMEs across the region to achieve their business goals and ambitions.”

IHG Business Edge was launched in 2018 and was created to provide SMEs with a tailored hotel booking solution which includes a one-stop-shop portal, flexible bookings, guaranteed discounts and loyalty upgrades. SIA’s HighFlyer programme is a corporate travel rewards scheme that offers businesses preferential airfares and allows them to earn HighFlyer points when employees travel for business. These points can be used to offset future travel costs or redeemed for rewards. As businesses progress through the HighFlyer tiers, the rewards become more valuable — from bonus points and milestone benefits to premium travel services such as priority waitlists, standby, and upgrades — all designed to enhance the corporate travel experience and deliver greater value with every flight.

This partnership announcement follows the successful 12-month partnership between IHG and Virgin Australia, demonstrating IHG’s commitment to expanding its IHG Business Edge programme and offering best-in-class travel solutions to SMEs.

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About IHG Business Edge

IHG Business Edge is an award-winning portal for businesses to manage their travel, allowing SMEs to track their data, book travel, enjoy discounts, and more. Members also benefit from exclusive access to partners such as Dell, Hertz, and other leading service providers, extending value beyond accommodation.

The programme gives discounted rates across IHG’s portfolio of more than 6,600 properties worldwide. Participating travellers will also enjoy the benefits of IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status after completing their first stay and access other leading service providers.

IHG Business Edge has seen strong growth in recent years, with a 29% increase in enrolment and a more than 10% increase in revenue from 2023 to 2024. IHG expect to see continued growth in the platform this year globally supported by partnerships such as this one with Singapore Airlines.

To qualify as an IHG Business Edge member, travel administrators can apply at businessedge.ihg.com.