Qatar Airways has signed agreements with several hotel companies, giving members of its loyalty programme the chance to earn Qmiles at more than 3,700 properties worldwide.
Marriott International, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have signed up with the Doha-based carrier's frequent flyer programme, enabling members to earn Qmiles when they stay at participating properties, the airline said.
The deals give Privilege Club members a wide range of hotels to choose from during their business or leisure trips across the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific and America, it added.
The news comes after the recent official opening of Oryx Galleria - a new Doha-based boutique - designed exclusively for Privilege Club, where members can redeem their Qmiles for a variety of luxury products.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker announced the hotel partnerships during ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel show, which took place last month in the German capital.
"Privilege Club is our way of saying thank you to our customers for choosing to fly with us, as earning Qmiles gives our passengers the opportunity to enjoy more benefits and earn greater awards," he said.
Marriott Rewards offers members the opportunity to earn Qmiles for stays at more than 3,600 hotels around the world, including leading brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Vacation Club.
In Doha alone, there are six Marriott brand hotels.
Fairmont, with more than 60 luxury hotels around the world, is offering Privilege Club members the opportunity to earn Qmiles at landmark locations, including London's The Savoy, The Plaza in New York and the Fairmont Dubai.
Dubai-based hospitality company Jumeirah Group allows Privilege Club members to accumulate Qmiles when staying or dining at any of the company's 16 luxury hotels and resorts in destinations including Dubai, London, New York, Rome, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and the Maldives.
Privilege Club members can also earn Qmiles at more than eight properties that belong to Raffles Hotels & Resorts in Singapore, Cambodia, China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles and Paris.
Hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, which has 29 properties across Europe, Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, is also now linked to Privilege Club.
© The Gulf 2012
