Jan 2, 2015, 2:28 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
2015 Master Promo Wiki
Introduction & Disclaimer
This thread is supposed to focuse on those promotions, which are not general quartely promotions, but e.g. run by indivual hotel, chains or regions.
We want to highlight, that you can only register for the promotion which you are targeted for. For further reference we would like to draw your attention to this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ion-codes.html
Special Promotions
List of hotel offering bonus points
http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/global/offers/packages/pcr_package?cm_sp=OSMAM-6C-GL-EN-ROF-AIX-MHR-BPP.html
Not always worth the extra money. But usually thise bonus points count as "qualification points".
1000 Bonus poits at Indigo Hotels
http://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/global/offers/packages/its_not_all_business?cm_sp=OSMAM-6C-US-EN-ROF-AIX-MHR-INNotAllBusiness.html
Get 1000 bonus points, a free breakfast and a free drink at particpating Indigo hotel. Not always worth the extra money, so do the math. Bonus points count as "qualification points".
Regular Promotions
Q1 Promotion
Set your sights promotion
Discussion and master thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1637199-next-big-ihg-promo-q1-50k-pts-more.html
Introduction & Disclaimer
This thread is supposed to focuse on those promotions, which are not general quartely promotions, but e.g. run by indivual hotel, chains or regions.
We want to highlight, that you can only register for the promotion which you are targeted for. For further reference we would like to draw your attention to this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ion-codes.html
Special Promotions
List of hotel offering bonus points
http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/global/offers/packages/pcr_package?cm_sp=OSMAM-6C-GL-EN-ROF-AIX-MHR-BPP.html
Not always worth the extra money. But usually thise bonus points count as "qualification points".
1000 Bonus poits at Indigo Hotels
http://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/global/offers/packages/its_not_all_business?cm_sp=OSMAM-6C-US-EN-ROF-AIX-MHR-INNotAllBusiness.html
Get 1000 bonus points, a free breakfast and a free drink at particpating Indigo hotel. Not always worth the extra money, so do the math. Bonus points count as "qualification points".
Regular Promotions
Q1 Promotion
Set your sights promotion
Discussion and master thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1637199-next-big-ihg-promo-q1-50k-pts-more.html
Promotion Discussion Thread 2015
May 4, 2015, 3:42 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
in addition to chunky649's good advice, another way of looking at it, may be to consider say a two night reward stay, at a expensive 50K reward night IC, such as Paris, London, etc, if the base room is more than USD282.50 net inc taxes, then acquiring the points @.565 cents a good deal^
May 5, 2015, 2:41 pm
#62
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands
Programs: SQ S, IHG Diamond/Amb, Accor S
Posts: 703
in addition to chunky649's good advice, another way of looking at it, may be to consider say a two night reward stay, at a expensive 50K reward night IC, such as Paris, London, etc, if the base room is more than USD282.50 net inc taxes, then acquiring the points @.565 cents a good deal^
( 50,000 + 308.66 * 15 ) * 0.00565 = 308.66.
Another thing you may want to add to the equation is that upgrades are often not given on award stays.
May 5, 2015, 4:53 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
That's basically correct, however on a paid stay you will earn points. If you value these at .565 cents then for a platinum member the break even is at USD 308.66:
( 50,000 + 308.66 * 15 ) * 0.00565 = 308.66.
Another thing you may want to add to the equation is that upgrades are often not given on award stays.
( 50,000 + 308.66 * 15 ) * 0.00565 = 308.66.
Another thing you may want to add to the equation is that upgrades are often not given on award stays.
May 5, 2015, 7:38 pm
#64
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 550
Got this via email today (based in SIN):
Dear demue,
For a limited time, we’re making your stays at InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts twice as rewarding. From 15 April to 31 August 2015, enjoy double IHG® Rewards Club points on restaurant dining, drinks and in-room services charged to your room. Register, stay with us and enjoy the culinary experience that has been meticulously prepared for you with the finest ingredients and flavours in exquisite settings. You will be within reach of Reward Nights even sooner than you think.
• What: Earn 2X points on room service, food and beverages, In-room movies, telephone and laundry services charged to your room.
• When: 15 April – 31 August 2015
• Where: InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific (excluding China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), the Middle East and Africa
Code is 2126, but of course when trying to register as a targeted recipient it says that it is not a valid code. IHG Marketing & IT at their best.
It can also be found here: http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/...AMEN-_-HEROIMG
Dear demue,
For a limited time, we’re making your stays at InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts twice as rewarding. From 15 April to 31 August 2015, enjoy double IHG® Rewards Club points on restaurant dining, drinks and in-room services charged to your room. Register, stay with us and enjoy the culinary experience that has been meticulously prepared for you with the finest ingredients and flavours in exquisite settings. You will be within reach of Reward Nights even sooner than you think.
• What: Earn 2X points on room service, food and beverages, In-room movies, telephone and laundry services charged to your room.
• When: 15 April – 31 August 2015
• Where: InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific (excluding China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), the Middle East and Africa
Code is 2126, but of course when trying to register as a targeted recipient it says that it is not a valid code. IHG Marketing & IT at their best.
It can also be found here: http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/...AMEN-_-HEROIMG
May 5, 2015, 8:08 pm
#65
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
delivered on their IT problem for the latest promo
May 2, 2015 | Other | Goodwill code
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500 pts.
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May 2, 2015 | Other | Goodwill code
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500 pts.
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May 7, 2015, 2:22 am
#66
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,671
in addition to chunky649's good advice, another way of looking at it, may be to consider say a two night reward stay, at a expensive 50K reward night IC, such as Paris, London, etc, if the base room is more than USD282.50 net inc taxes, then acquiring the points @.565 cents a good deal^
HTB.
May 7, 2015, 11:51 am
#68
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
we went on to augment that equation to include the respective property inclusion or not of benefits on reward stays, whether or not a RA or A, and the respective upgrade factor, ie if the property offered those on redemption stays, i don't disagree, staying in a base room with no benefits on reward stays is so ridiculous, it totally decimates any good points to the program, and i've never understood IHG's philosophy on that issue, when they implement benefits on reward stays, and lifetime RA, it will be the program worth driving business to.
May 7, 2015, 5:53 pm
#69
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,265
I do eat breakfast, but it's pretty much caffeinated beverage plus toast, bagel, or croissant. And the smell of other people's cooked eggs at breakfast has given me a queasy stomach since childhood.
So put me in the group that just doesn't find 'breakfast included' to be terribly useful. I'm more likely to pick up something from a corner bakery, even if breakfast is part of the room rate, if only to keep away from the egg smell.
So put me in the group that just doesn't find 'breakfast included' to be terribly useful. I'm more likely to pick up something from a corner bakery, even if breakfast is part of the room rate, if only to keep away from the egg smell.
May 8, 2015, 9:44 am
#70
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,738
Yes I got the same invite. Comes in handy as I got 4 nights (3 paid, 1 on FWNC) coming up at IC Bali which will generate an extra 10k++ points or so for something I was going to spend anyways.
May 8, 2015, 3:13 pm
#71
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
May 9, 2015, 12:05 am
#72
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,738
I have to admit I didn't check the URL when I signed up and can't seem to locate the invite now. All I have is the confirmation and it does not mention the code. I did try to sign up my GF though and it did not work saying something along the lines that she does not qualify.
Also funnily, I checked under "My Offers" and while before I had like 5-6 different promos show under that section, now there is absolutely nothing, nada, zilch even though I'm signed up for 2-3 eligible, targeted promotions. Go figure.
Also funnily, I checked under "My Offers" and while before I had like 5-6 different promos show under that section, now there is absolutely nothing, nada, zilch even though I'm signed up for 2-3 eligible, targeted promotions. Go figure.
May 10, 2015, 5:49 am
#73
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
I am very disappointed at the lack of a Q2 promotion for Europe and the ROTW, as Share Forever is restricted to the Americas. In addition I did not receive a stay x bonus email either therefore I can only assume that IHG don't want my business. I have now cancelled my stays for May. I don't remember a time when there wasn't a promo of some sort for a whole quarter?
The only reason to stay at an IHG hotel is if the price is much lower than
competitor's.
May 10, 2015, 7:03 am
#74
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
I am very disappointed at the lack of a Q2 promotion for Europe and the ROTW, as Share Forever is restricted to the Americas. In addition I did not receive a stay x bonus email either therefore I can only assume that IHG don't want my business. I have now cancelled my stays for May. I don't remember a time when there wasn't a promo of some sort for a whole quarter?
Last years summer promo emails (Stay x, get x) were sent out on May 1st last year but the actual window for stays didn't start until May 15th so I guess there is time yet for something. I'm sure historically there was also a short gap between one promo finishing and the other starting.
I'm not sure why they just didn't do share forever for everyone.
May 10, 2015, 7:13 am
#75
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
+1, it's difficult to understand their management strategy, given they're selling points for .0565, at this junction, their old gaming, and bonus incentives, making it fun, has gone out the window, along with an officious culture shift, that is bound to continue to turn customers away, i dropped from consecutive years of nights in the 200's at IC's exclusively, 408 paid suite nights in '13 incl an employee, to three paid, and 30 redemption nights last year, and just four paid nights this year, two free, just burning the points these days. IHG is disingenuous, not loyal to it's most loyal customers, and cannot be trusted. In the early days, when i voiced my disappointment, there were some that were defending IHG, i've noticed those guys are now of the same view. IHG is doing a wonderful job for their competitors.