Accor and H World Group Expand Partnership to Bookings and Loyalty Programs


Accor et H World Group étendent leur partenariat aux réservations et à la fidélité

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Accor et H World Group ouvrent un nouveau chapitre de leur alliance initiée en 2014. Ce partenariat étendu vise à élargir le choix d’hôtels et à croiser les avantages de fidélité pour les membres des programmes ALL Accor et H Rewards directement depuis leurs plateformes de réservation respectives.

Les deux programmes continueront toutefois, de fonctionner de manière indépendante, préservant leur propre identité.

Sébastien Bazin, Président-Directeur Général de Accor, a souligné qu’après leur accord de Master Franchise en 2014, ce nouvel accord représente une autre étape majeure visant à abolir les barrières géographiques, à améliorer la distribution et à enrichir leur écosystème de fidélité.

De son côté, Ji Qi, Président de H World Group, a qualifié ce partenariat d’évolution naturelle après plus d’une décennie de confiance mutuelle, ajoutant qu’en unissant leurs forces complémentaires, les deux groupes allaient créer plus de valeur pour les voyageurs, les propriétaires d’hôtels et les partenaires.


A phased rollout throughout 2026

The agreement rests on the complementarity of the two organizations: Accor’s global brand portfolio and international distribution network join forces with the direct-channel strength and H World’s extensive customer base in China.

H Rewards counts more than 310 million members, while ALL Accor totals nearly 120 million worldwide.

The rollout of this synergy will occur in successive phases during 2026. H World International hotels located in Europe and the Middle East will progressively become accessible to ALL Accor on the French group’s direct channels.

Conversely, the premium and luxury brands of Accor operating in mainland China will be integrated into H World’s platforms for H Rewards members. Travelers of both programs will thus begin benefiting from preferential rates, privileged status recognition and the accumulation of points during their stays at participating partner properties.

Carbon Emissions: S4BT and SQUAKE Seal a Partnership


Emissions carbone : S4BT et SQUAKE scellent un partenariat stratégique - Photo S4BT

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S4BT and SQUAKE announce the signing of a strategic partnership aimed at helping companies manage, report on, and reduce CO₂ emissions tied to their business travel programs.

Thanks to this collaboration, S4BT clients will now have access to a comprehensive solution that enables calculating, visualizing, and leveraging carbon emission data across all major travel categories: accommodation, air travel, rail, and ground transportation.

In a climate of tightening regulatory requirements and CSR commitments, the Purchasing, Travel and CSR divisions must now have a consolidated and operational view of their carbon footprint, according to a press release.


The integration of SQUAKE’s services into the S4BT environment notably enables:

  • automatically centralizing data arising from travel programs,

  • accessing CO₂ dashboards tailored to different lines of business,

  • producing reports, both internal and external,

  • identifying concrete levers to reduce emissions and costs.


Better Steering of Travel Policies

For Ziad Minkara, President and Group CEO of S4BT, this partnership addresses a profound shift in market expectations: “We believe that the performance of business travel can no longer be judged solely on economic terms: it must be holistic, responsible, and measurable. By structuring a strategic partnership with SQUAKE, we are taking a decisive step. We empower our clients to manage their travel policies with a complete view, actionable data, and a real impact, both financially, operationally and environmentally. »

The same assessment comes from SQUAKE. Its cofounder, Dan Kreibich, underscores the importance of integrated tools: “Companies need tangible and integrated solutions to turn their sustainability commitments into measurable actions. With S4BT, we enable decision-makers to manage their travel policies with transparency, consistency, and real impact. »


eSIM: Orange Travel and Trip.com Announce Global Partnership


Orange Travel et Trip.com annonce partenariat mondial, Despositphotos.com, Photo by lma_dp

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Orange Travel rolls out its eSIM offering with the announcement of a major new partnership. The company will collaborate with Trip.com.

For its launch, this collaboration targets five major European destinations: France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Priced from €8.99, these tailor-made offers include calls, texts, and data (available in 20 GB, 50 GB, and 100 GB plans) for stays of 7, 10, 15, or 30 days. In a few clicks on the Trip.com platform, users can select their plan, pay in their local currency, and activate their eSIM upon arrival at their destination, ensuring a smooth, seamless user experience.

From May 2026 onward, travelers will be able to manage their connectivity in a few clicks, directly from their usual booking interface.

Frédéric Bléhaut, CEO of Orange Travel, emphasizes the importance of this agreement: “ This partnership with Trip.com illustrates our intention to accelerate our development in Asia and internationally through strategic partnerships. By combining our expertise with a platform that serves millions of travelers, we affirm our position as the leading eSIM partner for global tourism.


A Benchmark Connectivity Backed by Orange Group’s Expertise

This partnership enables Trip.com to enrich its catalog of services. Orange Travel offers coverage in more than 200 destinations, thanks to the group’s 700 roaming agreements.

Chase Liu, General Manager of Trip.com Group’s International Attractions and Tours division, is also enthusiastic about this synergy: “We are delighted to partner with Orange Travel, which further strengthens our eSIM solutions in Europe and beyond. With tailor-made offers that are easily accessible, our customers can benefit from improved connectivity and greater comfort when they travel.