Summary:
- IHCL collaborated on its loyalty program with Shangri-La Circle and MyMillennium.
- Members of the three programs will receive reciprocal benefits.
- IHCL signed a Taj hotel in Cairo, marking its entry into Egypt.
INDIAN HOTELS CO. Ltd. entered marketing collaborations for its loyalty program, Taj InnerCircle–NeuPass, with Shangri-La Circle of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and MyMillennium of Millennium Hotels & Resorts. Separately, the company signed a Taj hotel in Cairo, marking its entry into Egypt.
Under the collaborations, members of the three programs will access global hotel portfolios and receive reciprocal benefits, including preferred rates, through authenticated journeys across brand platforms, Taj said in a statement. The alliances will provide travel and stay benefits across participating hotels worldwide.
“IHCL’s brand Taj joining with Shangri-La and Millennium unlocks synergies within a global loyalty network,” said Puneet Chhatwal, IHCL’s managing director and CEO. “The addition of two partners to Taj InnerCircle will create a seamless experience and extend reciprocal member benefits. Our focus remains on shaping the future of travel through alliances like these that deliver value for our guests and partners.”
Shangri-La offers more than 40,000 rooms across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Oceania. Established in 1971, the Hong Kong–based Shangri-La Group, a subsidiary of Kerry Properties, operates 105 hotels across 78 destinations. Shangri-La Circle is a travel and lifestyle platform offering benefits beyond traditional hotel loyalty programs.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts was named Singapore’s Most Valuable Hotel Brand by Brand Finance in 2025 for the second consecutive year. MyMillennium is the brand’s loyalty program. Headquartered in Singapore, Millennium Hotels & Resorts operates hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the UK, the U.S. and the Middle East. The announcement coincides with the company marking 30 years of operations.
IHCL enters Cairo
The 300-key Taj Cairo will be located at Opera Square, overlooking Azbakeya Garden. Within Cairo’s heritage zone, the hotel will retain architectural elements of the Grand Continental Hotel while adding modern amenities. The property will include dining venues, wellness facilities and banqueting spaces for business and social events.
IHCL reported 46 new signings and 26 hotel openings across domestic and international locations between April and October, including 14 properties acquired through partnerships with Brij Hospitality and Clarks Group.
