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Tourism Breaking News
3 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Emirates Skywards enhances partnership with Marriott Bonvoy to offer members more rewards
Post Views: 28 Emirates Skywards has enhanced its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy to offer members the opportunity to convert Miles to Points, and Points to Miles. The strategic partnership will unlock even more rewards for 35 million members worldwide, who can now enjoy seamless conversions. The new benefit further enhances the already strong collaboration between both loyalty programmes, which currently offers Members the chance to earn twice the rewards on both flights and hotel stays. Members can earn Skywards Miles in addition to Marriott Bonvoy points for stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels, and Marriott Bonvoy points in addition to Skywards Miles when flying with Emirates. Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said: 'Marriott Bonvoy offers one of the most fantastic hotel portfolios in the industry, and as one of the most valued and recognised loyalty programmes in the world – we're thrilled to take our partnership to the next level. Our 35 million members have benefitted from this strategic partnership for more than 10 years – earning twice the rewards on flights and hotel stays. And we've now opened a world of new rewards with the option to convert Miles to Points. This means members can redeem Points towards stays at more than 30 hotel brands and over 10,000 destinations across 144 countries and territories. At the same time, Marriott Bonvoy members can still enjoy converting Points to Miles to 'fly better' with Emirates to more than 140 destinations across the airline's extensive network. We're proud of our long-standing partnership and as two global brand leaders – we look forward to delivering more benefits, value, and the very best travel experiences for our members worldwide.' Philip Andreopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer – EMEA, Marriott International commented: 'It is great to see our strong partnership with Emirates Skywards expand, to be able to offer our Marriott Bonvoy members more unique and diverse travel experiences, along with personalised benefits that they can access across the globe. The addition of this new benefit reflects the shared vision and collaboration between the two programmes and brings a more holistic travel experience for all of our loyal members.' Here's how it works Enjoy earning twice the rewards on flights and hotel stays, including: 1 Skywards Mile for every USD 1 spent on eligible stays at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy (in addition to Marriott Bonvoy points); and 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points for every USD 1 spent when travelling with Emirates (in addition to earning Skywards Miles). Convert 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points equivalent to 1 Skywards Mile, and as a bonus, enjoy 5,000 Skywards Miles for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points converted. And starting from today, members can: Convert 3 Skywards Miles to 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points, with a minimum requirement of 3,000 Miles. To convert Skywards Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points, simply visit log in using your Skywards credentials; enter your Marriott Bonvoy membership details; and simply, convert. Award-winning loyalty programme With 35 million members worldwide, Emirates Skywards continues to offer its members unmatched rewards and benefits. The loyalty programme was crowned 'Best Global Airline Loyalty Program' at the International Loyalty Awards 2025; 'Platinum: Global Loyalty Programme' and 'Silver: Customer Experience Strategy' at the Loyalty 360 Awards; and 'World's Leading Airline – Rewards Programme' at the World Travel Awards 2024 – recognised for its extensive brand partnership portfolio and innovative offerings that enable members to 'earn better' and 'spend better.'
Time Out Dubai
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates Skywards miles can now pay for Coca-Cola Arena tickets
Frequent flyers with Emirates already have it good. That's a given. And now their loyalty is giving them even more. As of Monday May 26, those who are signed up to the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme can use their points to pay for live concerts, comedy shows and sporting events at Coca-Cola Arena. Emirates' loyalty scheme already includes amazing experiences across the globe but this now means that travellers are able to spend their miles on top Dubai events. With a capacity of 17,000, the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk plays host to the city's biggest live events every year. Many of the Dubai Comedy Festival line-up will perform at the arena, as well as pop stars, Bollywood icons and even the Dubai Basketball team. Starting from 5,000 miles, Emirates Skywards members can now bid or redeem miles for a pair of hospitality tickets with premium seats and the best panoramic views of the stage. The Emirates A350 (Credit: Emirates) Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said that the partnership means that residents and tourists will be rewarded. He said: 'Skywards Exclusives continues to be a very popular offering, and we're thrilled to expand our portfolio to include hospitality tickets at Coca Cola Arena. 'Members can now redeem Miles and enjoy watching unforgettable experiences across comedy, sports, and all the excitement you'd expect at a premier entertainment venue. 'We look forward to this exciting partnership and to offering our members worldwide – whether residents of Dubai or visitors to the vibrant city – the best loyalty experiences on-ground.' (Credit: Coca-Cola Arena) Mark Jan Kar, SVP, Entertainment & Content Development, MENA, ASM Global & General Manager of Coca-Cola Arena, said that fans of live events can look forward to an even better experience. He said: 'As a world-class venue in the heart of Dubai, this partnership unites two iconic brands with a shared passion for excellence. 'Together, we're committed to offering both residents and visitors the very best in hospitality and live entertainment, from concerts and sports to comedy and family shows. 'With the added value of Emirates Skywards, fans can look forward to even more rewarding and elevated moments at the Arena with unbeatable live entertainment.' Looking to save? 31 fully redeemable pool passes in Dubai Get your money's worth at these Dubai spots The best dining deals and offers in Dubai to snap up Don't miss these incredible discounts across the city today 50 free things to do in Dubai in 2025 No money? No problem
Al Bawaba
05-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits
Emirates and AEGEAN Group have enhanced their partnership to offer frequent flyer members reciprocal loyalty benefits. Starting from today, Emirates Skywards members can earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN and its subsidiary, Olympic Air, to 162 destinations across Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Starting from 21 May,* Miles+Bonus members can also earn and redeem Miles on all Emirates' flights to more than 140 destinations across six continents, via the airline's extensive network.* The partnership was celebrated last week at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Elias Mandroukas, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Digital and Marketing at AEGEAN. Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards: 'We're pleased to enhance our partnership with AEGEAN to provide members with reciprocal loyalty benefits. This strategic collaboration will offer more than 38 million frequent flyer members a chance to earn and redeem Miles while exploring more than 200 destinations across our joint network. We look forward to opening new opportunities for Skywards members, and welcoming Miles+Bonus members onboard Emirates to experience our world-class products and renowned 'fly better' promise.' Elias Mandroukas, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Digital and Marketing AEGEAN, said: 'We are delighted to take our partnership with Emirates to the next level, creating new opportunities for our Miles+Bonus members to travel even further and enjoy seamless experiences across a truly global network. This collaboration not only enhances the value of our loyalty program but also reinforces our commitment to offering meaningful benefits and greater flexibility to our customers. We look forward to welcoming Emirates Skywards members onboard and providing them with the high-quality service AEGEAN is known for.' Explore more routes and earn more rewards Emirates' codeshare agreement with AEGEAN offers customers seamless connectivity to 14 Greek cities, four cities across Europe, and Dubai via Athens. The partnership also offers AEGEAN travellers access to Emirates' flights from Athens to Newark, as well as from Athens to Dubai. Through this enhanced partnership, Emirates Skywards members can now: Earn up to 1.25 Miles per mile flown depending on class of travel and fare type, on all AEGEAN flights. Redeem Miles for tickets with the two carriers starting from 8,000 Miles for a one-way reward ticket in Economy Class, and 17,500 Miles for a one-way reward ticket in Business Class. Miles+Bonus members will also be able to: Earn award Miles on all eligible flights operated by Emirates based on the fare type award Miles for Emirates Economy Class and Business Class tickets to more than 140 destinations worldwide. 35 million members and counting Emirates Skywards has 35 million members worldwide. The loyalty programme offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges. Members can earn Skywards Miles with partners ranging from airlines, hotels and car rentals to financial, leisure and lifestyle brands. Skywards Miles can be spent on an extensive range of rewards, including flight tickets with Emirates, partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel stays, gift cards, tickets for sporting and cultural events, tours, and money can't buy experiences. The loyalty programme was crowned as 'World's Leading Airline - Rewards Programme' at the World Travel Awards 2024 - recognised for its extensive brand partnership portfolio and innovative offerings that enable members to 'earn better' and 'spend better.' For more information, visit Miles+Bonus, AEGEAN's leading loyalty program Miles+Bonus is AEGEAN's loyalty program boasting over 4 million members and more than 200 partners in Greece and globally. It delivers value to all passengers travelling on AEGEAN and Olympic Air extensive network, which includes 250 direct domestic and international routes, connecting Greece with 162 destinations in 47 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Miles+Bonus rewards its members with exclusive travel privileges and services, based on their tier (Blue, Silver, Gold), turning every journey into a truly exceptional experience. More information about Miles+Bonus here.*Terms and conditions apply * Starting from 21 May, and subject to any technical or operational updates. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Emirates Skywards introduces classic rewards on flydubai
Emirates Skywards has introduced Classic Rewards for members to redeem Skywards Miles for full flight tickets on all flydubai flights, starting from 5,000 Miles. This expansion follows the partnership between Emirates and flydubai since 2018, offering customers one loyalty currency and benefits. The agreement was signed in the presence of Emirates Group Chairman and Chairman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and senior executives from both airlines. Classic Rewards allow members to redeem Miles for a full flight ticket and enjoy the flexibility of paying for a ticket with a combination of Skywards Miles and cash. Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said: 'We're very pleased to announce this exciting enhancement to our loyalty programme with flydubai. Starting today, members can use their Skywards Miles for Classic Rewards on all flydubai flights, accessing a network of more than 130 destinations served by the carrier.* We look forward to enhancing our member proposition, and together, taking the loyalty experience to even greater heights.' Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations & E-commerce at flydubai, said: 'The introduction of Classic Rewards marks a significant milestone in enhancing the Skywards experience for flydubai customers. Alongside our existing Cash+Miles offering, it gives our passengers greater flexibility and value when redeeming their Miles. Our strong partnership with Emirates through the codeshare agreement and combined network unlocks even more possibilities, making it easier than ever for customers to access a seamless travel experience across both airlines.' -TradeArabia News Service
Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Emirates wins four Business Traveller Mideast awards
Emirates won four awards at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the 12th year in a row, as well as 'Best First Class', 'Best Premium Economy Class', and 'Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East'. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre, and Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President, Skywards, received the awards on Emirates' behalf. The awards honour excellence across the business travel ecosystem, underpinned by a transparent public voting process to recognise top-level work and innovations helping to shape the future of the travel industry. The wins represent the airline's continuous investment to evolve what is already an exceptional experience onboard and on the ground across all classes. Since 2022, Emirates' retrofit programme, which will see 219 aircraft completely receive a nose-to-tail refresh has picked up its momentum, and today, 51 aircraft have been fully upgraded. The airline also took delivery of its first A350, equipped with its next generation products and latest technologies. Existing upgraded aircraft and new A350s continue to be deployed to new cities, offering customers more opportunities to enjoy a seamless and consistent experience, whether they are travelling to or through Dubai. By the end of this year, the airline will serve over 70 cities worldwide with refurbished Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, and new A350s. The airline's First-Class experience continues to be the gold standard for luxury commercial travel, and customers can look forward to the ultimate in comfort with fully enclosed private suites, unlimited caviar and Dom Pérignon champagne, luxurious hydra-active pyjamas, Byredo skincare and sustainable Voya shower products, as well as Bulgari amenity kits to stay refreshed throughout long haul flights. Emirates Premium Economy Class has been widely hailed, already winning multiple awards worldwide since its introduction in 2022. Along with 219 Boeing 777s and A380s, 65 Emirates A350s feature Premium Economy Class, making luxury travel more accessible to a wider audience. Premium Economy offers a travel experience similar to Business Class on many airlines, with spacious leather reclining seats, complimentary amenity kits on select flights and premium culinary experiences, finished off by its exclusive sparkling wine - Chandon Vintage Brut 2017.
