Researched supplier
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Global hotel group / travel-agent & affiliate distribution
B+
- Global rank
- 38 of 130
- Primary category
- Direct Hotels / Resorts
- Role class
- Destination / operating supply
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (IHG group); worldwide properties
- Timing
- Hotel channel strategy
- Outreach
- Not contacted
Not on the executive shortlist
It was not selected for the 28-company executive shortlist.
Why it matters
Scoring rationale
Very useful direct-chain relationship rather than a bedbank substitute. IHG publishes a 10% standard travel-agent commission on eligible rates and a global affiliate/API route via PartnerConnect/RoomService, but Shahraah's exact accreditation eligibility must be checked.
Opportunity for Shahraah (provisional)
Direct agent commission opportunities once recognized accreditation is obtained; potential hotel supply via existing Expedia Rapid route; separate group contracting where beneficial.
Risks and blockers
Main blocker
Need Pakistan agency eligibility, IATA/TCID requirements, PartnerConnect API access, direct group/allotment contracting for Umrah/leisure markets, commission processing fees and whether direct rates beat wholesale channels.
Capability and supply
What they offer
IHG hotel group operates multiple worldwide hotel brands. Official agent portal covers accredited travel agents and client bookings; Expedia Group is stated preferred distributor for qualified wholesale access to IHG hotel rates.
API, from public information
Agent portal/GDS supported. NO assumption of freely available direct IHG reseller API; qualified wholesale rates may be accessed via Expedia Group.
Products and services researched
IHG hotel accommodation, agent-commission bookings and qualified wholesale channel
- API
- Agent portal and GDS support; no freely available direct third-party reseller API confirmed
- Coverage
- IHG worldwide portfolio; Expedia preferred wholesale distributor advertises access to 6,000+ branded hotels
- Integration notes
- Agency accreditation required for standard agent portal; wholesale eligibility varies
Commercial and onboarding
What is known
Public research only; no Shahraah commercial agreement
Open questions
Which accreditations can Shahraah use? Eligible commissionable rates for Pakistan agency? Access via Expedia Rapid, direct agent account or separate hotel contracts?