IHG and Amex partner on status match in mainland China

On October 22, 2026, IHG Hotels & Resorts and American Express reached a partnership in mainland China. According to information published by IHG Newsroom, eligible American Express Platinum cardmembers can match to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status for free, with the benefit covering more than 7,000 IHG hotels worldwide. This is the only development on the matter in current reporting; there is no further information on the detailed match conditions, validity period, or arrangements for subsequent phases.