Marriott Bonvoy, the travel programme of Marriott International, has announced a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, to offer enhanced travel benefits to their loyalty programme members. Starting today, members of Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines’ ShebaMiles can convert points and miles between the two programmes, providing greater flexibility for hotel stays and flight bookings.

The collaboration connects Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive network of over 145 destinations with Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands across 10,000 destinations. This partnership reflects Marriott Bonvoy’s commitment to delivering rewarding travel experiences, particularly in Africa, one of the fastest-growing regions for travel.

Andrew Watson, Chief Commercial Officer for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Marriott International, stated, “Through our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the freedom to enjoy the benefits of loyalty in ways that are most meaningful to them.”

Rahel Assefa, Ethiopian Airlines Group Vice President of Marketing, highlighted the partnership’s role in enhancing the ShebaMiles member experience, offering more opportunities to earn and redeem miles globally.

Members can convert ShebaMiles to Marriott Bonvoy points at a 2:1 ratio and vice versa at a 3:1 ratio, with bonus miles for larger transfers. This initiative requires members to be enrolled in both programmes but does not necessitate account linking, simplifying access to these benefits.