IHG Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the launch of a new mobile product feature for members: IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect. This feature is now available exclusively in the IHG One Rewards mobile app for both iOS and Android users and will automatically connect IHG One Rewards members to WiFi upon arrival at more than 5,000 IHG hotels worldwide — no separate passwords or log-ins needed. This is in addition to the exciting benefits of being an IHG Business Edge member. IHG Business Edge provides small- and medium-sized businesses access to a user-friendly portal that displays comprehensive spending and savings data while providing the convenience of direct booking with a guaranteed discount.

IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect is a first-of-its-kind innovation enabled by the newly redesigned IHG app and IHG’s proprietary internet solution, IHG One Rewards Wi-Fi. Globally, the company logs more than 5.3 million monthly WiFi logins. With this new solution, guests who opt-in via their mobile devices will connect to the internet upon entering a hotel without having to worry about separate log-in codes or passwords, saving time and enjoying a better user experience. A one-time set-up is required via the app where the member user can enable auto connection via settings. The functionality empowers guests visiting a hotel for a meeting or event, overnight stay or dining at a restaurant in a hotel.

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“We know that our guests expect seamless instant connectivity and convenience, especially when it comes to Wi-Fi. At IHG, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance the guest experience, and IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect is just one example of how we’re doing that,” said Brian McGuinness, senior vice president, Global Guest Experience, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The solution will deliver IHG One Rewards members with even better connectivity and a seamless experience across 5,000+ hotels around the world.”

Motivated to improve the guest experience for guests and partners, IHG continues to innovate and prioritize technology, comfort and convenience. In addition to the improved WiFi experience, the IHG One Rewards app has new enhancements designed for speed and convenience, including a new lock screen widget feature on iOS. Widgets allow guests to see their points balance and upcoming stays from the lock screen of their device, and to quickly launch the app.

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IHG Business Edge offers members a guaranteed discount at more than 5,800 hotels and resorts, in more 100 countries. In 2022, Global Traveler readers voted IHG Business Edge Best Small- to Mid-Sized Business Program for the fourth consecutive year.

To sign up for IHG Business Edge, visit businessedge.ihg.com. For IHG Business Edge members, visit businessedge.ihg.com to log into your portal.