IHG Program Update March 2022
Jan 19, 2022, 7:33 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
I'm also pretty surprised that they are going to be changing up the elite levels, yet still aren't doing anything about Amb/Inner Circle. What IHG really needs to do is merge the programs and make the benefits consistent across Regent/Intercontinental/Kimpton.
Jan 19, 2022, 8:30 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Delta, IHG
Posts: 69
I wonder if credit card holders will retain Platinum or be demoted to Gold or Silver. Glad I’m working on Hyatt status this year just in case IHG screws it’s program up even more with this.
Jan 19, 2022, 8:39 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
This subject is no longer a rumor: IHG has confirmed the changes in a new preview page accessible at this link.
So far and pending further details, this looks like another endlessly lazy rebrand that devalues the program further by making elite status harder to reach while not offering anything new or exciting. The fact that Ambassador/Royal Ambassador and Inner Circle are still sticking around does not make this appealing or easier to comprehend either.
Oy...
khabah
So far and pending further details, this looks like another endlessly lazy rebrand that devalues the program further by making elite status harder to reach while not offering anything new or exciting. The fact that Ambassador/Royal Ambassador and Inner Circle are still sticking around does not make this appealing or easier to comprehend either.
Oy...
khabah
Jan 19, 2022, 8:42 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
TPG reports that the US Chase Premier card (the $89 one) will retain Platinum status. Of course, the only differentiator for that tier seems to be slightly more bonus points.
Jan 19, 2022, 8:44 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
This subject is no longer a rumor: IHG has confirmed the changes in a new preview page accessible at this link.
"And when it comes to picking perks, the choice is all yours."
Of course, that could just be referring to something that's substantially similar to the Spire Choice Rewards. The optimist in me would hope this could refer to some more substantial on property benefits.
Jan 19, 2022, 8:47 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Spire Ambassdor
Posts: 173
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Jan 19, 2022, 9:11 am
#22
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: United 1K, Frontier 100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond/ Ambassador/ Milestoner
Posts: 569
They might be rolling out a new high end credit card, and somehow this is part of that. “Only $450 annual fee, and you too can be an IHG diamond”.
Jan 19, 2022, 9:38 am
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,963
IHG Hotels & Resorts Unveils a New Vision for Loyalty
- Introducing a new Gold Elite tier starting at 20 nights, with an industry-leading 40% bonus point structure
- Renaming of the ‘Spire Elite’ tier to ‘Diamond Elite’ to simplify member recognition and understanding of our highest tier, which will retain our best-in-class 100% bonus point structure
- Improving bonus point earn levels across all other Elite tiers
https://www.ihgplc.com/-/media/ihg/i...mp4?autoplay=0
Jan 19, 2022, 10:05 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
I wouldn't exactly call this a "reveal" since we really don't know anything about benefits and also if redemption costs will change.
Jan 19, 2022, 10:08 am
#25
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
I am waiting for the bad part of the relaunch when they announce increased redemption costs for award rooms.
Jan 19, 2022, 10:18 am
#26
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Jan 19, 2022, 10:27 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Brighton, UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 510
I’m a Spire who mostly gets there by credit card spend, little chance of making the Diamond points requirement. What happens to current Spires after March?
Jan 19, 2022, 10:31 am
#28
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Plat, M&M FTL, BA Blue, QR Gold
Posts: 3,735
Jan 19, 2022, 10:32 am
#29
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Plat, M&M FTL, BA Blue, QR Gold
Posts: 3,735
Seems official nw - I just got an email announcing the changes ("We can't share all the details right now, but here's what we can share: [see this thread]"
Jan 19, 2022, 10:32 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
"Perfect time" to renew a program by adding a Diamond in a time where people hardly travel and staying in hotel, both Business and Pleasure.