Originally Posted by
bladerunner6
We in the States are fortunate with the credit cards and the various advantages they give us. I definitely understand completely how people in other territories have a different attitude towards IHG’s reward program.
Thank you for being so succinct and hopefully ending this protracted and sometimes heated exchange!
Fact is that in UK (especially) and Europe points purchase is not viable and redemption rates have changed negatively. Same probably applies to Australia where I also purchase nights each year.
In North America thanks to credit card promos including 4th night free - anywhere in the world - points puchase is mostly viable. And local redemption rates if viewed dynamically look relatively unchanged.