Marriott International and Cathay deepen strategic partnership to offer enriched travel benefits

04.03.2024 - 08:07 / traveldailynews.com / Cathay Pacific / Marriott International / Theodore Koumelis

Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay members can enjoy a wealth of benefits and privileges, such as hotel stay redemptions, two-way points transfer, and enhanced flight and travel package experiences.

Marriott International, Inc. announced the expansion of travel benefits in its award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, through collaborating with Cathay Membership program, loyalty program of Cathay. Eligible members will gain exclusive access to both programs’ membership benefits through limited status match offer, and accelerated points earning via seamless two-way conversion between Miles and Points.

The strengthened partnership provides Marriott International with access to Cathay’s extensive membership base. 11 million Cathay members globally will be connected with an unparalleled portfolio of nearly 8,800 hotels and resorts globally, which span over 30 leading brands from Marriott Bonvoy.

“As the travel industry continues to transform, we are committed to curating and delivering the best experiences to connect our members through the power of travel,” said Alison Yang, Vice President, Revenue Strategy, Loyalty & Partnerships, Distribution, Greater China, Marriott International. “Together with Cathay, the expansion of our global airline partnership program presents an opportunity to engage more members in the region as they go even further and explore new destinations around the world. By unlocking a new wealth of rewards and privileges with both loyalty programs, members are encouraged to partake in a broader variety of experiences and benefits, while forging genuine connections with people and places as they learn more and feel more deeply in their next adventures.”

“Strengthening our partnership with Marriott allows Cathay members to unlock benefits even when they’re not flying. Members can enjoy more ways to earn and redeem their points and miles, providing greater value add to the program. This enhancement reaffirms our commitment to building our Travel Lifestyle brand and exemplifies our approach to delivering a connected customer journey.” said Paul Smitton, Director Customer Lifestyle, Cathay.

New reciprocal benefits of the partnership include:

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