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Old May 12, 2016 | 8:16 am
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scubaccr
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Originally Posted by TravelTheWorld66
The only way to reach Spire Elite is by staying 75 qualifying nights or earning 75k elite qualifying points.

Maybe you're thinking of Ambassador status which can be renewed using points?
Not quite as both Platinum and Spire qualifier nights counts needed (40/75) include award nights (both standard an PB awards).

So yes your IHG points can be used to reach status by converting into actual points stays.
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