Airline, hotel link up to reward loyalty

Customers of Qatar Airway and AccorHotels might find it even easier to take a flight or book a room thanks to a reciprocal benefits partnership finalized recently.

Members of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club can now convert Qmiles into Le Club AccorHotels points, and AccorHotels customers can do the reverse. Through this platform, customers will have access to the more than 3,400 hotels and resorts in AccorsHotels’ global network and the 150 places Qatar Airways flies.

“This partnership heralds the beginning of an exciting partnership with the AccorHotels Group as we continue our commitment to provide the very best rewards programme for our most valued guests," Ian Di Tullio, vice president of Customer Loyalty and Relationship Management at Qatar Airways, said. “I’m confident our new partnership with AccorHotels will be a greatly appreciated addition to our program, enjoyed by many of our discerning Privilege Club members as we go places together.”

Emanuel Baudart, chief customer officer at AccorHotels, said the agreement is another way of enriching customer experience.

“That’s why we are delighted to have this partnership with Qatar Airways, which reflects the dynamic momentum of our burgeoning program and allows us to supplement the already wide range of benefits and rewards we reserve for the group’s loyal guests,” he said.