USCAA Announces Partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) has announced that the National Association and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have agreed to a partnership deal for 2024.

IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 global brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Express, and more. IHG’s partnership with the USCAA gives a discount to member institutions that decide to stay at an IHG property during their respected seasons.  "We are excited to enter into this type of partnership for the benefit of our member institutions", says USCAA Chief Operating Officer, BJ Bertges.  "While our office negotiates competative rates for our National Championship host hotels, our teams are also traveling throughout the regular season and this provides them an opportunity to save on those travel expenses as well". 

USCAA member institutions can also benefit from the IHG One Rewards program, offering added value for every stay. Whether booking individually or managing group accommodations, IHG One Rewards enhances the experience with seamless rewards.

Key benefits include:

• Earn Points: Collect points on every stay, redeemable for free nights, travel perks, and more.
• Milestone Rewards: Choose rewards like free nights or bonus points after every 10 nights.
• Elite Status: Unlock perks like complimentary upgrades and priority reservations with higher tiers.

About the USCAA

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) is a national organization that exists to provide quality athletic competition on a national level. The USCAA focuses specifically on smaller institutions of higher learning and their student-athletes. The association believes that all athletes and programs deserve the same national opportunities as larger institutions. We are the organization that provides those opportunities.