Worldwide: Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now available to book under IHG as the first phase of the joint loyalty programme is rolled out. Over 400 handpicked Mr & Mrs Smith hotels are now available to book by IHG Rewards members through IHG’s direct channels. The full selection of

UK: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Mr & Mrs Smith have announced an exclusive loyalty partnership. From early next year, IHG Rewards Club members will be able to earn and redeem points at more than 500 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels when booking through IHG’s direct channels (including IHG.com and

UK: Boutique hotel website Mr & Mrs Smith has announced the winners of its first hotel awards. The Post Ranch Inn, in Big Sur, California took the Best Smith Hotel 2013 prize. The judges said: “Clinging to a cliff top along California’s wild west coast, this big-name Big Sur sanctuary

UK: Mr & Mrs Smith is marking its 10th anniversary by launching an award scheme for boutique hotels around the world. The awards will consist of 12 categories, including Greatest Outdoors, Above and Beyond service, and the Sexiest Bedroom in the World. From now until October 9, boutique hotel fans

UK: Mantis, a collection of privately-owned, five-star boutique hotels, has formed a partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith. The partnership will see Mantis’ new booking engine channel being powered by Mr & Mrs Smith’s proprietary technology, which will “offer hotel members increased sales capability, and consumers, an improved user experience”.

UK online hotel guide and travel club Mr & Mrs Smith is launching its first retail bond. The four-year Smith bond will pay a fixed rate of 7.5 per cent twice yearly with an option for bondholders to receive their interest in “loyalty money”, which can be used toward bookings