InterContinental Hotel Group joins China Southern Airlines' FFP

InterContinental Hotels Group and China Southern Airlines have created a new partnership which will allow members of their respective frequent travel programs - Priority Club® Rewards and The Sky Pearl Club - to earn and redeem airline miles or reward points when flying with over 40 airline partners or staying at any of the 3,500 InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites hotels worldwide.

Commenting on the new partnership, Mr. Li Kun, Vice President, China Southern Airlines said, “We are delighted to team up with the InterContinental Hotels Group because of its extensive properties worldwide as well as its reputation of service excellence. We look forward to sharing mutual program benefits and leveraging product strengths through this partnership to bring greater value and enhanced travel experiences to both of our members.”

InterContinental Hotels Group currently manages more than 40 hotels in Greater China in key major Chinese metropolitian markets, including: Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Wuhan and Zhengzhou, which is part of a portfolio of more than 150 hotels in Asia Pacific.

“The addition of China Southern Airlines further extends Priority Club Rewards’ global reach, demonstrating our strategy to continue to build local relationships which is key to our growth in China. This alliance marks the synergy between two well-reputed brands bringing added value to our frequent travellers and giving greater benefits to our loyal members in Priority Club Rewards,” said Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli, Managing Director, InterContinental Hotels Group, Asia Pacific.