I think it is refreshing to go back to as 2yearsc agp, no preview OR early full list

1200 NYC/EST is when IHG start updating systems, but it takes an hour or more before all hotels are at the PB rates. Once all adjusted then no doubt IHG will update link to full list

I know with full list before update day, hotels actually soldout before link updated if aspirational (eg a nice IC) as bloggers/spivs preprogrammed their bots

Now not knowing which hotels are included, some bookers may be pleasantly suprised and get in before the spivs, maybe when not even trying to book a PB but genuinely wanting a hotel that goes live on PB at that same date/time

Great post The_Bouncer! Correct on every count.

Probably not. Sooner or later, I'll stop bothering to look at them.

It must be "free psychoanalysis with any negative PB post" day.

When do the reduced rates from the list populate into the reservations area? I can save a bit on an Ohio hotel (20,000 to 10,000 during promo) so I'll take it, it's not something I'm salivating over though.

PBs from the new list at the reduced rates were available to book about 10 minutes before noon last time, for me, in USA eastern. But, in the past the list has gone live at different times so don't count on that to repeat.

Any heads up if you see some activity would be highly appreciated. I was counting on the PB for the whole summer in a nice place in US. That was before IHG devalued.

The_Bouncer is reflecting the views of countless IHG'ers. Thank you for your dedication uncovering corporate attempts to make more money.

I'm sure someone at IHG monitors this forum. I think it's important that they see that some of us are very unhappy with this decision. Others are happy or neutral, and I think they should post their opinions as well, but I want to make it clear that the new PB set up has led some of us away from IHG. I'm only here because I have IHG points that I am trying to liquidate as best I can.

I have not had a paid stay at an IHG hotel since they changed the program, and I doubt I ever will again.

I think I'm mostly out of the loop this time, although I got hooked few years ago on a perfect IC location. Seattle area hotels are ridiculously priced, and there have been none on the list lately. Better just to stay home, and do the day exploring or camping trips I've ignored for too long.

Internationally, I think I'll be where no one else is going, so my picks will stay live for a few days. Probably right country, wrong city, though. And some of them are 10s anyway.

Ever watch a thousand people spending their cash in the casino? It's entertainment, at low or moderate cost. Same here; the big discounts are gone. But it's still fun to play. Combine with our addiction to travel and exploration, it's irresistible to play.

Good luck, all!

Folks, please stay on topic and do not become personal in your posts. The change in Pointsbreak did not please everybody. But we all have different opinions. Please accept that there are different points of views.

So far, I have not deleted any post.

FLYGVA
co-moderator IHG Forum

I didn't see an Ohio hotel on the (very small) 10K preview list. Maybe you're looking at the current promo list (which ends today)?

If you haven't earned enough points to make the new regime interesting to you, I doubt that IHG is going to be too concerned about you.

Yes, started at the preview list which then clicks to the expiring list. Dumb.