Travellers can look forward to greater savings and perks starting January 2025, thanks to a new partnership announced by The Travel Alliance. Comprising Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel, the Alliance is collaborating with leading brands Grab and Trip.com to offer exclusive rewards to nearly 300 million customers across Asia Pacific.
The partnership will bring benefits such as discounts on accommodations, flights, rides, and food deliveries—providing enhanced value for travellers heading to markets where these telcos operate.
A New Era of Cross-Border Rewards
The Travel Alliance, established in February 2024, aims to revolutionize travel experiences by creating a seamless rewards ecosystem for its customers. According to Anna Yip, CEO of International Digital Services (Designate) at Singtel: “Digital tools and services have become an integral part of our lives and play a greater role when we travel as we rely so heavily on them to help us navigate new spaces and access experiences like tours, dining and more. We’re proud to have Grab and Trip.com join us as we build the programme to enhance our customers’ experiences and provide more value beyond connectivity.”
Exclusive Deals with Trip.com
As part of the partnership, Trip.com will offer:
- 10% off hotel bookings and 6% off flight bookings for eligible customers.
- Instant upgrades to Trip.com Diamond status, which includes perks like free access to airport VIP lounges and car model upgrades for airport transfers.
Ms Han Feng, Head of Marketing at Trip.com, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership: “This collaboration reflects our commitment to making travel more accessible and rewarding by leveraging innovative partnerships. By combining the convenience of our platform with exclusive discounts for the telco customers, we aim to inspire more people to plan the perfect trip for a better world.”
Grab will also be a key partner, offering a special Grab Tourist Pack with exclusive discounts for Alliance customers. From ride-hailing to food delivery, Grab’s extensive network across 700 cities in 8 countries ensures travellers can navigate the region with ease.
Chuck Kim, Managing Director of Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Grab, said: “We are pleased to partner the Travel Alliance to support the travel needs of their vast combined customer base.”
With the Alliance planning to onboard more partners in the future, customers can expect even more savings and rewards to suit their travel and lifestyle needs.
