Originally Posted by
Mauibaby2008
oh my god that is terrible
Well, we've had a good (but bumpy!) ride.
This will be far easier for IHG to run, and might create an easier and more relaxed process: though it's unlikely to be popular.
For an extra few thousand bonus-only points it's really not worth the faff. Depending on the price difference, it could be more sensible simply to book through the cheaper channel.