IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Salesforce to elevate guest loyalty and meet the evolving expectations of customers. Through its One Rewards program, IHG aims to foster guest loyalty by enhancing efficiency and delivering personalized experiences across its expansive network of over 6,000 hotels spanning 19 IHG brands. Salesforce to Power Loyalty and Personalization for IHG
Research indicates that 65% of consumers express a preference for brands that prioritize personalized experiences. In response to these consumer preferences, IHG is embarking on a journey to standardize its CRM infrastructure using the Einstein 1 Platform. This platform seamlessly integrates CRM and data to create comprehensive customer profiles and tailor guest experiences, thereby driving loyalty. Leveraging generative AI, Salesforce and its technology partners are also assisting IHG in guest management endeavors.
Heather Balsley, Global Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts, emphasized, “As we strive to enhance the IHG One Rewards loyalty program, our foremost goal is to provide guests with booking and stay experiences that are customized to their unique travel requirements. Our partnership with Salesforce will empower us to further refine the technology, tools, teams, and solutions underpinning our loyalty program, enabling us to offer personalized content and services that forge deeper connections with our most valued guests.”
Salesforce to Power Loyalty and Personalization for IHG
By harnessing the capabilities of Service Cloud, IHG gains a comprehensive 360-degree view of guests, enabling prompt and accurate resolution of guest inquiries and thereby elevating overall guest satisfaction. Additionally, IHG’s adoption of Marketing Cloud facilitates targeted customer engagement through preferred communication channels, including email, SMS, and push notifications.
IHG One Rewards members exhibit a strong inclination to book directly through IHG websites and its One Rewards mobile app, demonstrating a significant increase in spending compared to non-members. Through the predictive AI technology offered by the Einstein 1 Platform, IHG aims to expand its loyalty membership base and further enhance guest engagement.
For more information about the Einstein 1 Platform, visit: Salesforce – Einstein 1 Platform