IHG Hotels and Resorts and All Nippon Airways announce milestone loyalty partnership

IHG Hotels & Resorts and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have elevated their 20‑year collaboration into a comprehensive loyalty partnership, creating one of the most integrated hotel–airline loyalty ecosystems in the industry.

Status Recognition for AMC Members
- AMC Diamond + More → IHG Diamond Elite
- AMC Diamond → IHG Platinum Elite
- AMC Platinum → IHG Gold Elite
- AMC Bronze → IHG Silver Elite
- Benefits include room upgrades, late checkout, and elite recognition across 7,000+ IHG hotels worldwide.

Double Dip Points Earning
- On select ANA international flights, members earn both ANA miles and IHG One Rewards points.
- IHG points are awarded based on flight distance and fare class, adding seamless value for travelers flying to Japan.

Two‑Way Points Exchange
- Members can now convert ANA miles into IHG points, in addition to the existing option of converting IHG points into ANA miles.
- This flexibility allows travelers to optimize rewards across hotel stays and flights.

Strategic Impact
- Strengthens ANA’s international passenger growth strategy.
- Expands IHG’s reach in Japan, where half of its open estate is co‑branded with ANA.
- Creates a mutual loyalty ecosystem that enhances direct bookings, customer preference, and long‑term owner value.

Heather Balsley (IHG) emphasized that this partnership unlocks greater value for loyalty members while reinforcing IHG’s growth in Japan. Keiji Omae (ANA) highlighted that it transcends boundaries between aviation and hospitality, aligning with ANA’s vision of “Uniting the World in Wonder.”