Wifi Auto Connect IHG Programme

IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect ensures seamless, secure Wi-Fi access for IHG One Rewards members at 5,000+ hotels, enabling effortless connectivity via the mobile app for enhanced guest satisfaction.
Edition
2024
Competition
Corporate awards
Type
Candidate
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Applied to:

Best Innovative Guest Experience

This award recognizes the most outstanding individual or loyalty programme guest experience in the hospitality sector that has created unforgettable memories.  The winning experience will have successfully engaged and retained customers by offering innovative and relevant benefits. The award honors experiences that exceed expectations by creating an unforgettable experience for recipients. This prize is not reserved for experiences designed exclusively as part of a loyalty programme.

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The project:

IHG’s Wi-Fi Auto Connect, launched in 2023, is a pioneering feature aimed at enhancing convenience, security, and guest satisfaction for IHG One Rewards members. Available through the IHG One Rewards mobile app, this innovative technology allows members to automatically connect to Wi-Fi at over 5,000 IHG hotels worldwide without additional logins or passwords.

The initiative leverages Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint) technology, which ensures secure and seamless connections through WPA2 encryption. Members activate the feature by installing a Wi-Fi profile on their mobile devices via the app. Once enabled, the device automatically connects to the IHG Connect network at any participating hotel, offering a hassle-free and consistent experience.

The program targets IHG One Rewards members and frequent travelers, aiming to improve their connectivity experience while driving app adoption and boosting brand loyalty. By simplifying the connection process, IHG enhances the value of its loyalty program and positions itself as a leader in hospitality technology.

Key objectives include:

  1. Seamless Connectivity: Eliminating friction in Wi-Fi usage for loyalty members.
  2. Enhanced Guest Experience: Providing an effortless and secure connection during stays, meetings, or dining.
  3. Increased Engagement: Encouraging app downloads and usage to enhance overall interaction with the brand.
  4. Strengthened Loyalty: Reinforcing relationships with members through innovative, user-friendly solutions.

With over 3.4 million members already using the feature and 70,000 connecting daily, the impact has been significant. Guests benefit from uninterrupted connectivity, while the feature promotes app engagement and loyalty program participation.

Future plans include personalized push notifications for guests entering IHG hotels, offering tailored information about amenities and services. This initiative underscores IHG’s commitment to leveraging technology for superior guest experiences, setting a new standard in hospitality innovation.