Let me be the first to comment.....

Wow! Didn't see this coming.....

Will read through the article again because it complete changes the outlook.


First WoW: diamonds getting lounge access across all IHG hotels (even IC!)
[EDIT] : i see after fullfilling 40 nights requirement
and chosing it as milestone benefit (still pretty nifty!)


[EDIT2] : I have this notion that in the near future the ambassador programme will cease to exist and in due time be folded into the new IHG one rewards programme, judging by the benefits being offered by the new relaunched diamond status. So finally 1 complete loyalty programme for the whole IHG-family.

[EDIT3] :
Diamond & Royal Ambassador benefits really seem to overlap under the new relaunch.

So i think this is THE step of IHG finally getting one complete loyaltyprogramme for all brands in the complete IHG family.

Could be maybe that next year:
all existing Royal Ambassadors will be transfered to Diamond status
all existing Ambassadors will be transfered to platinum status

Ending finally the confusing IHG approach of hosting 3 different loyaltyschemes at the same time.



The app had been updated with a new section:
- extra benefits - (could be the placeholder for the milestone choice benefits)


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