Feb 3, 2024, 7:55 am
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
Instead (or in advance) of an annual renewal, Ambassador members who meet the criteria can ask for a one time extension (avail once per life of the member)
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...rms-conditions
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...rms-conditions
- An InterContinental Ambassador Membership Extension may be awarded to select Ambassadors who meet the criteria below.
- To be eligible for a two (2) month extension, individuals must have an active Ambassador membership and must not have redeemed a two-month extension in the past. Ambassador members whose membership has expired are not eligible for this extension. Eligible Ambassador members may request this benefit once per lifetime. If a member elects to use this offer, their Ambassador membership will extend for an additional two months beyond when it would have otherwise expired. This is a one-time offer per member and once the extension is applied to their account, this action is considered final and is not reversible.
- To be eligible for a six (6) month extension, individuals must have an active Ambassador membership that is in its second or greater consecutive membership year, and must not have redeemed a six-month extension in the past. Ambassador members whose membership has expired are not eligible for this extension. Eligible Ambassador members may request this benefit once per lifetime. If a member elects to use this offer, their Ambassador membership will extend for an additional six months beyond when it would have otherwise expired. This is a one-time offer per member and once the extension is applied to their account, this action is considered final and is not reversible.
- Membership Extensions are granted at the discretion of IHG® and may be denied, ended, or amended with or without notice or compensation, at IHG’s sole discretion. Any extension granted excludes the extension or issuance of any Complimentary Weekend Night certificates.
- Extensions for Royal Ambassadors are not available.
- The two (2) and six (6) month membership extensions cannot be combined into a combined eight (8) month extension. The two different extension periods must be applied in two (2) separate membership years.
Renew IHG Ambassador
Feb 6, 2022, 1:50 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
I just renewed Amb, using the 200USD option, and immediately after my phone app says my spire élite membership is good till 31DEC2023. I have not had any stays this year nor do I have any nights carried over from 2021. Hope it means I will have diamond for the entire year of 2023.
Feb 6, 2022, 1:53 pm
#62
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,917
Was your prior expiration 12/31/22? Feb. 1 is a weird expiration date, as it fits neither the old nor new programs, and 2/1/23 isn't much of an extension from 12/31/22 (both of which I'm sure you know).
Feb 6, 2022, 2:15 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
The in-app "Ambassador membership card", with a silver backdrop, says 2/1/23, for "Spire Elite." But come to think of it, I'm pretty sure that's just 12 months after my last Ambassador membership expired.
If I click on the area that says "2022 Track to Elite Status" in the android app, then it pulls up an "Earnings Summary" page. At the bottom, in a red box, is "You are Spire Elite", with an expiry of 12/31/23.
So, it looks like my date was extended just like ernestnywang's was after all--confirming his data point.
Mar 1, 2022, 9:48 pm
#66
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 343
The BOGO cert excludes "Resort, Destination, or Amenity fees" so the way I'm reading it is a stay at a property where you are charged a $30+ resort fee on the free night should count. I haven't tried it myself yet.
Mar 4, 2022, 4:30 pm
#70
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
I tried renewing online and received an error to Call Customer Care. I called their customer care and I enrolled but she said there are no more cards or Vouchers sent out. You will get a digital voucher only. She said no voucher is sent out.
So where do I see my digital voucher?
By the way she gave me 20, 000 points in my account.
=I am confused, I thought you get the 20, 000 points after a 2 night stay.
So where do I see my digital voucher?
By the way she gave me 20, 000 points in my account.
=I am confused, I thought you get the 20, 000 points after a 2 night stay.
Mar 5, 2022, 11:41 am
#72
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
You are supposed to get 15000 points for renewal (if by credit card) and another 20000 points if you completed the 2 nights needed for this promo. If you got 20000 points just for renewal, maybe the agent was nice and gave you extra.
Mar 5, 2022, 3:41 pm
#73
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
Agreed, but I received 20000 for joining. Im not complaining.
Mar 7, 2022, 11:32 am
#74
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: UA1k3.00mm;AAex-EXP;Hy Glob;Acc Plt;HH Dia;Onyx Plt;Mar LT Tit;IHG DiAm;RR P;RRA G;BW D;Hcom G
Posts: 2,760