Originally Posted by
stimpy
A couple hundred dollars is its own form of exclusivity. But as I said, less so.
People have been saying RA would be axed for years, but it's been going on for what, 20 years or more even back to the old Six Continents days. I think there are enough serious business travelers that IC enjoys and they won't get rid of the program.
I agree the rest of IHG rewards is poor and benefits are uncertain on a property by property basis. I only stay at IHG properties for RA, take that away and I take away my 100+ nights.
If anything IHG should extend RA recognition with clearer tangible upgrade benefits at non IC properties (this already happens at selected CP's)