Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
Even when it had that value given it also stated that it reserves the right to change these criteria at any time and without prior notification .
Well you can question the enforceability of such "we can do anything we like" clauses especially in Europe but fundamentally these schemes exist to encourage customer loyalty and repeat purchases. So it would be a very stupid organisation which made huge changes to the scheme without giving reasonable notice considering the potential legal and commercial downsides.
Now as others have said IHG may well be that stupid but time will tell.