Quick Wins

Does your company qualify for specialized supplier programs for small and midsize business travel volumes? Check out some options below, and remember that suppliers are actively revising and upgrading options for this market segment, so keep an eye out for new developments that may benefit your travel budget and access to amenities.

Accor Group, Accor Business

Accor Business is designed for SME firms without requiring a contract with Accor. Members get discounts between 5 percent and 9 percent on business travel. Participating brands include All Seasons, Fairmont, Grand Mercure, Ibis, Mama Shelter, MGallery, Novotel, Pullman, Raffles, Sofitel, Tribe and others.

• Free to join
• Valid in more than 4,100 hotels worldwide
• Discount applied to best-available rate

American Airlines, Business Extra

Business Extra is a travel loyalty program offering rewards to organizations with a minimum of three employees who travel on American and partner airlines British Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, and flights marketed and sold by AA, including Finnair and Qantas.

Free to join
Award redemption beginning at 100 points
Member companies earn 1 point for every $5 spent, depending on country and region
AAdvantage status members can earn even more miles

Avis Budget Group, Avis for Business

Avis for Business program offers rewards for small and midsize enterprises and discounts on qualifying fleets. Reward Days discounts based on completing qualifying rental day.

Reward Days require an Avis Worldwide Discount number and redemption fee may apply
Reward Day redemption varies by location and is excluded for Economy and Premium in some countries

Best Western, Business Advantage

Best Western’s Business Advantage program offers a North American membership and an international membership, but points and perks are earned globally.

Exclusive discounted rates for qualified businesses
Account owners are elevated to diamond status, employees elevated to gold status
Rewards range from 10 percent to 30 percent bonus points per night, depending on status

Choice Hotels International, Business Essentials

Choice’s business travel program for small and midsize enterprises extends to 12 brands and more than 7,000 hotels globally. Qualifying business’ employees earn rewards on business and leisure stays.

Guaranteed discounts
Direct line to dedicated account manager

Delta Air Lines, SkyBonus

Delta’s revamped small and midsize enterprise loyalty program SkyMiles rolls out in October. Any company may sign up, no minimum travelers or spend. Benefits accrue to businesses with at least five employees and annual travel spend of $5,000.

Companies can earn and redeem miles at Plus status
Elite level requires five employee travelers and $300,000 in annual travel spend
Plus- and Elite-tier companies rewards include the ability to earn and transfer miles, eCredits, one-year Delta Sky Club individual memberships and SkyMiles Silver Medallion status valid for 12 months

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Business Rental

Enterprise’s Business Rental program extends loyalty discounts to members for both National and Enterprise car rentals. Discounts include up to 5 percent off base rate, on standard published undiscounted daily, weekly and monthly driven rates, in the U.S. and Canada.

Contracted rates honored at all Enterprise and National locations
Access to fleet in more than 90 countries and territories
Dedicated account manager for business program

Hyatt Hotels Corp., Hyatt Leverage

For companies of “all sizes,” Hyatt Leverage offers members up to 15 percent off standard rates at participating hotels worldwide. The program includes direct-booking capabilities.

Users must first have a World of Hyatt account
Includes tracking tool within the administrator portal

InterContinental Hotels Group, Business Edge

Built for small and midsize enterprise travel managers, IHG’s Business Edge offers discounts across 6,000 participating hotels, peer-to-peer network, loyalty upgrades and guaranteed discounts. Members can also submit one request-for-proposals to up to 10 best-fit properties.

Free to join and requires no minimum annual spend
Members may book via web portal, phone, on IHG app or IHG.com
Users upgraded to IHG One Rewards Silver Elite status after first IHG Business Edge stay

Sonesta, Business Pass

Sonesta’s Business Pass offers discounts on best-available rates, meeting spaces and group block between 10 to 20 rooms, depending on dates and locations. The program also supplies a rate code and loyalty upgrade link unique to the organization.

Members upgraded to Sonesta Travel Pass Elite Status upon enrollment
Includes $15 food and beverage credit at check-in
On-demand meeting rooms, depending on date and location

Southwest Airlines, Swabiz

Southwest Airlines’ self-service SME program is a free booking platform and offers members access to the airline’s GDS content and direct connect/API.

Dedicated account management team
Upgraded benefits for group travel of 25 travelers or more
Referral program can earn members up to 125,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points

United Airlines, UA Simple

For business travel on United to North America, members get upfront discounts applied to every eligible employees’ travel on United. Companies earn select United amenities based on flown revenue in the first year, including United Club one-time passes, MileagePlus Premier memberships and Global Premier upgrades.

Upfront discounts eligible employees travel on United
No commitment on travel spend
Included on connections to more than 227 destinations in the U.S. and Canada

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