Dec 9, 2016, 9:04 am
Last edit by: username
Copying over the usual promotion info to the new thread:
For newcomers to IHG promotions, note that Holiday Inn Express and Holiday Inn (including Holiday Inn Resorts) are two different brand categories for these things. If your dashboard says 'stay at a Holiday Inn Express' as one of the tasks and you stay at a Holiday Inn, it will NOT credit for the Holiday Inn Express task. (and vice versa)
At IHG, points + cash stays are simply points stays where you bought some of the points at the time of the reservation. Once you finish the reservation, a points + cash stay shows as a points stay. Thus points + cash stays only count for tasks where they are specified, and not other tasks.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/offers/q1accelerate2017/dashboard
Some offers require booking within the promotion period in addition to staying during the promotion period.
For newcomers to IHG promotions, note that Holiday Inn Express and Holiday Inn (including Holiday Inn Resorts) are two different brand categories for these things. If your dashboard says 'stay at a Holiday Inn Express' as one of the tasks and you stay at a Holiday Inn, it will NOT credit for the Holiday Inn Express task. (and vice versa)
At IHG, points + cash stays are simply points stays where you bought some of the points at the time of the reservation. Once you finish the reservation, a points + cash stay shows as a points stay. Thus points + cash stays only count for tasks where they are specified, and not other tasks.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/offers/q1accelerate2017/dashboard
Some offers require booking within the promotion period in addition to staying during the promotion period.
IHG Accelerate 1Q 2017 (1st JAN to 15th APR)
Dec 12, 2016, 10:47 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,470
Did you try following the link in the OP again?
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/of...2017/dashboard
That prompted me to log in and then showed me the dashboard for the 2017 promo with the details.
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/of...2017/dashboard
That prompted me to log in and then showed me the dashboard for the 2017 promo with the details.
Dec 13, 2016, 12:57 pm
#92
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 416
I got a 2,000 Apply for the IHG® Rewards Club Select Credit Card
5,000 Renew your Ambassador Membership
I already already renewed the Ambassador last week
As someone not living in the USA, I am not eligible to have a Rewards Club Select Credit Card
Can't even figure the thought process of management
5,000 Renew your Ambassador Membership
I already already renewed the Ambassador last week
As someone not living in the USA, I am not eligible to have a Rewards Club Select Credit Card
Can't even figure the thought process of management
Dec 13, 2016, 6:59 pm
#93
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
Dec 14, 2016, 6:44 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond, IHG Spire, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond, Caesar's Diamond
Posts: 536
Will stays I've already booked qualify for this? Can't seem to find it in the T&Cs. I have 2 stays booked for January already, so just wondering if they'll count.
If you click through to the T&C you should find that the challenges that say "book and stay" require that they be booked during the promotion period. For example, the terms for "book and stay once get 3,000" will say "must be booked and completed between 1st January and 15th April."
If you click through to the T&C you should find that the challenges that say "book and stay" require that they be booked during the promotion period. For example, the terms for "book and stay once get 3,000" will say "must be booked and completed between 1st January and 15th April."
Dec 14, 2016, 1:47 pm
#96
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 442
Will stays I've already booked qualify for this? Can't seem to find it in the T&Cs. I have 2 stays booked for January already, so just wondering if they'll count.
If you click through to the T&C you should find that the challenges that say "book and stay" require that they be booked during the promotion period. For example, the terms for "book and stay once get 3,000" will say "must be booked and completed between 1st January and 15th April."
If you click through to the T&C you should find that the challenges that say "book and stay" require that they be booked during the promotion period. For example, the terms for "book and stay once get 3,000" will say "must be booked and completed between 1st January and 15th April."
People are assuming yes, but by rights if it says 'book and stay' between 1 Jan to xx April and u book before ihg could refuse points.
I know one of my tasks for the current promo says 'stay between xx Sept and 15 Dec, I have the same task next time round and it now says 'book and stay between 1 Jan and xx April
Dec 14, 2016, 2:19 pm
#97
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Does the January stay qualify for the "Achievement Bonus: Complete X out of the X offer". I only ask this because I read elsewhere that it did not qualify.
Dec 14, 2016, 2:53 pm
#99
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 442
If you mean the January Bonus Offer, my T and C's for it state 'The number of bonus points listed above will not count toward “Your Achievement Bonus offer” so no it doesn't count...in my case anyway, have a read of your terms for the offer
Dec 14, 2016, 5:28 pm
#100
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 905
People are assuming yes, but by rights if it says 'book and stay' between 1 Jan to xx April and u book before ihg could refuse points.
I know one of my tasks for the current promo says 'stay between xx Sept and 15 Dec, I have the same task next time round and it now says 'book and stay between 1 Jan and xx April
I know one of my tasks for the current promo says 'stay between xx Sept and 15 Dec, I have the same task next time round and it now says 'book and stay between 1 Jan and xx April
On the other hand, as everyone knows, what is said isn't always what happens and pre Jan 01 bookings might end up getting credit for the promo but I wouldn't rely on it.
But what a bizarre way to run a business: wait another 3 weeks before you buy my product otherwise you will get penalised.
One suspects this has something to do with the fact that Accelerate is a separate company.
Dec 14, 2016, 5:42 pm
#101
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 416
ryth
I think I will sit this one out, at least on paid stays. It will be interesting to see what the algorithm offers me after for the first time I fail to complete one. They do seem to be getting less qualitative after I hit them.
Dec 15, 2016, 12:38 am
#102
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Miles and More, IHG, ANA Mileage Club, Hilton Honors
Posts: 118
Dec 15, 2016, 3:19 am
#103
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FRA
Programs: MileagePlus Premier Silver, IHG Spire Elite, HHonors Silver, RapidRewards
Posts: 382
Hmmm, another "easy" one for me, it seems. The offers are almost identical to the one ending soon. Based on my calcs, I can knock this out with 3 nights over 2 stays at HIXes in Europe, with one in Jan. Looks like it's time for a spa weekend at Baden-Baden...
5,000 Book and stay Once Get 5,000
12,000 Stay More, Earn More
Get closer to the rewards you want when you stay 6 night(s)
5,600 Stay Smart®
Stay Smart® by staying at 2 Holiday Inn Express® hotel(s)
4,000 A Bonus Weekend Stay
8,000 Explore with Confidence
Stay in any country in Europe, Greater China (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa and earn 8,000 bonus points Terms
1,500 Spend on your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card
1,000 Earn When You Redeem
13,000 Your Achievement Bonus
Complete 6 of the 7 offers and earn (an additional) 13,000 bonus points.
500 Registration Bonus
1,000 January Bonus Offer
5,000 Book and stay Once Get 5,000
12,000 Stay More, Earn More
Get closer to the rewards you want when you stay 6 night(s)
5,600 Stay Smart®
Stay Smart® by staying at 2 Holiday Inn Express® hotel(s)
4,000 A Bonus Weekend Stay
8,000 Explore with Confidence
Stay in any country in Europe, Greater China (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa and earn 8,000 bonus points Terms
1,500 Spend on your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card
1,000 Earn When You Redeem
13,000 Your Achievement Bonus
Complete 6 of the 7 offers and earn (an additional) 13,000 bonus points.
500 Registration Bonus
1,000 January Bonus Offer
Dec 15, 2016, 1:23 pm
#104
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
*** My Spire Elite Ambassador tasks for Accelerate Q1 2017 ***
Earn 50,800 total bonus points.
Book and stay Once Get 5,000 - YES
Thank you for being a loyal IHG® Rewards Club member. Book and stay once and earn 5,000 bonus points.
Stay More, Earn More - YES
Get closer to the rewards you want when you stay 8 night(s) and earn 16,000 bonus points.
Stay Smart - YES
Stay Smart® by staying at 3 Holiday Inn Express® hotel(s) and earn 10,800 bonus points.
Stay for Less and Earn - MAYBE
Earn 4,500 bonus points when you book 1 stay(s) using Points and Cash. We’ll reward you with more Bonus Points when you use a combination of points and cash.
Spend on your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card - YES
Book and pay for one stay with your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card and earn bonus points.
Earn When You Redeem - YES
You earned your points, now use them! Redeem your points for anything, from a digital download to a Reward Night, and you’ll earn 1,000 bonus points.
Your Achievement Bonus - BINGO :-:
Complete 5 of the 6 offers and earn (an additional) 11,000 bonus points.
January Bonus Offer - NO, Hilton's Triple Points App Booking deal is worth WAY MORE than 1,000 IHG points.
Book and stay once in January and get 1,000 bonus points.
Earn 50,800 total bonus points.
Book and stay Once Get 5,000 - YES
Thank you for being a loyal IHG® Rewards Club member. Book and stay once and earn 5,000 bonus points.
Stay More, Earn More - YES
Get closer to the rewards you want when you stay 8 night(s) and earn 16,000 bonus points.
Stay Smart - YES
Stay Smart® by staying at 3 Holiday Inn Express® hotel(s) and earn 10,800 bonus points.
Stay for Less and Earn - MAYBE
Earn 4,500 bonus points when you book 1 stay(s) using Points and Cash. We’ll reward you with more Bonus Points when you use a combination of points and cash.
Spend on your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card - YES
Book and pay for one stay with your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card and earn bonus points.
Earn When You Redeem - YES
You earned your points, now use them! Redeem your points for anything, from a digital download to a Reward Night, and you’ll earn 1,000 bonus points.
Your Achievement Bonus - BINGO :-:
Complete 5 of the 6 offers and earn (an additional) 11,000 bonus points.
January Bonus Offer - NO, Hilton's Triple Points App Booking deal is worth WAY MORE than 1,000 IHG points.
Book and stay once in January and get 1,000 bonus points.
Dec 15, 2016, 2:12 pm
#105
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Thank you very much!
Do I have to be the one checking in? For example, if I am in Tel Aviv, and I find a cheap Holiday inn with bonus points package in Warsaw, or other random place can i ask a FTer near to check-in for me? Or i can make the booking for him? or second guest name?
Do I have to be the one checking in? For example, if I am in Tel Aviv, and I find a cheap Holiday inn with bonus points package in Warsaw, or other random place can i ask a FTer near to check-in for me? Or i can make the booking for him? or second guest name?
But I'm confused: Your FT profile says your location is "MAN,TLV". You won't be near MAN during this promo?
Brexit is going slowly, so MAN will still be in Europe throughout this promo.
