Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a new partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty program of Etihad Airways.
Etihad Guest members can now earn miles when staying at a Mandarin Oriental hotel (500 miles for a room stay and 800 miles for a Club room or suite). In addition, Etihad Guest Gold and Gold Elite members can enjoy special benefits at the group’s hotels, such as upgrades and more flexible check-in and check-out.
To celebrate the launch of this new partnership, from January 15 to April 15, 2013, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Etihad Guest will double miles for Etihad Guest members who book a Luxury Breaks offer at a Mandarin Oriental hotel, when staying in a room, and triple miles for travelers for any stay in a suite.
Alison Styles, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa said: « We are delighted to be partnering with Etihad Airways. The airline offers direct services to many of Mandarin Oriental’s key destinations, and this partnership will benefit all our customers, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This affiliation clearly reflects the hotel group’s commitment to this region, which represents both an important overseas market and allows Mandarin Oriental to position itself ahead of the launch of our brand in the Middle East. »
Barry Green, Vice President Customer Relationship Management and Loyalty at Etihad Airways, said: « This partnership brings together two leading luxury hospitality and travel brands, offering real added value and benefits to our respective guests. We are delighted that Etihad Airways is Mandarin Oriental’s first airline partner in the Middle East and look forward to building on this relationship in the future, especially as the group will soon be opening hotels in this region. »
