Member Benefits

Being part of the Association gives you a voice with IHG, a wealth of educational resources and an active engagement within the industry—all geared to help you maximize your investment.

Free Nights Program
This unique Association benefit saves you money when you travel. Each member receives a member benefits card that provides thirty-five (35) free room nights in 2021 to use at other member hotels. (Restrictions apply. See Program Requirements for details.)

IHG Rewards Club Platinum Elite Status
As an Association member, you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to IHG Rewards Club Platinum Elite status, which includes benefits like free internet, priority check-in and late check-out.

Allied Member Program
Get discounts and special offers on the items you need to run your hotel successfully, such as furnishings, fixtures, telecom equipment, linens and bedding. Our Allied Members are leading industry suppliers. View our current list of partners.

Complimentary Hertz #1 Club Gold Membership
Enjoy expedited service at more than 1,000 locations worldwide, plus benefits such as a car upgrade with each reservation (subject to availability), guaranteed discounts off best available rates worldwide for online and offline bookings and free one-way rentals.

Expert Sessions
Our Expert Sessions help members learn, grow and advance their business through educational webinars with industry thought leaders that explore a variety of hospitality-related topics and issues. 

Member Communications
Get the inside story on the Association, IHG and the industry through our member publications, including the quarterly OWNER magazine, weekly myConnect online newsletter and more.

Strategic Partners
The Association's Strategic Partnerships expand the number and variety of valuable member benefits we offer, all meant to empower owners to make decisions and grow their business.

Online Video Library
Get complete details and how-to information about Association programs and benefits through an exclusive online video library.

IHG Invoice Resource
Don't understand your IHG Invoice? We can help! The IHG Invoice Resource is an easy-to-use online tool designed by the IHG Owners Association to help members understand the different charges on their IHG invoice. To access this exclusive benefit, available in both English and Spanish, visit our members-only Online Community.  

Formula Blue Guide
We created a comprehensive guide to IHG's Formula Blue standards to help Holiday Inn Express hotels undergoing a Formula Blue PIP and to provide members with general best practice recommendations.

Working Groups
The Association Working Groups are comprised of owner volunteers who represent your interests and provide advice and counsel to IHG on a wide variety of topics critical to your business. Working Groups include brand standards, technology, procurement, IHG Rewards Club and many more.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Share your experiences with other owners and learn from each other at our exclusive member events, such as special conference activities, regional owner meetings and owner summits. While COVID-19 has temporarily limited the Association's in-person networking events, Owner Summits and Regional Meetings are in the works for Spring of 2021. 

Global Text Messaging Program
Share your feedback on the hottest topics via our Global Text Messaging Program. Your opinion matters, and results of these periodic surveys are shared with IHG to present owners’ views on critical subjects.

Legislative Action
Have a direct impact on your business by advocating for legislation favorable to the hospitality community.

Emerging Leaders Network
The Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) connects a diverse and passionate group of IHG-branded hotel owners under the age of 40. Through active engagement, ELN helps the Association own the present and empower the future.