IHG Program Update March 2022
Mar 20, 2022, 11:52 am
#286
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100k, UA Silver, AC P25k, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 863
It was extremely easy to get spire requalified. A simple 3k per night package which is 25 dollars more per night racks up the eqp. Let alone the doubling of points on spend.
they will have a flood of diamond members this and next year.
interesting to see what this program will actually look like. If it’s meaningful. You may see me go away from Marriott for more of my spend.
iHG is typically used when I have a specific hotel in my travels I like. In fact HI express has a ton of new hotels. So I like them better than old Hiltons and even Marriott needs a refresh at the lower service properties these days.
they will have a flood of diamond members this and next year.
interesting to see what this program will actually look like. If it’s meaningful. You may see me go away from Marriott for more of my spend.
iHG is typically used when I have a specific hotel in my travels I like. In fact HI express has a ton of new hotels. So I like them better than old Hiltons and even Marriott needs a refresh at the lower service properties these days.
Mar 20, 2022, 2:27 pm
#287
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 102
It was extremely easy to get spire requalified. A simple 3k per night package which is 25 dollars more per night racks up the eqp. Let alone the doubling of points on spend.
they will have a flood of diamond members this and next year.
interesting to see what this program will actually look like. If it’s meaningful. You may see me go away from Marriott for more of my spend.
iHG is typically used when I have a specific hotel in my travels I like. In fact HI express has a ton of new hotels. So I like them better than old Hiltons and even Marriott needs a refresh at the lower service properties these days.
they will have a flood of diamond members this and next year.
interesting to see what this program will actually look like. If it’s meaningful. You may see me go away from Marriott for more of my spend.
iHG is typically used when I have a specific hotel in my travels I like. In fact HI express has a ton of new hotels. So I like them better than old Hiltons and even Marriott needs a refresh at the lower service properties these days.
Mar 20, 2022, 3:41 pm
#288
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,619
Really? Did you do it by mostly buying points packages?
Mar 20, 2022, 4:56 pm
#289
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
After all the false promises of future benefits to be introduced when they launched Spire status, the cynical part of me is thinking there won’t be benefits substantial enough to really matter how many Diamond members there are
Mar 21, 2022, 1:00 am
#290
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Berlin
Programs: BA Gold; Accor Plat; IHG Diamond-Amb; Meliá & HH & Marriott Gold
Posts: 5,450
You might well be right -- with the 2x offer and the lower threshold probably being the biggest drivers. Back in January I wasn't aware of either and had seen very few hotels from the inside since March 2020. This weekend I crossed the 55,000 mark. (I made a small transfer from Chase to make sure I got over the line before the end of March, but it turns out I didn't need it. I didn't buy any points packages.)
Mar 21, 2022, 1:22 am
#291
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seoul / Korea
Programs: PC Plat IC RA / SPG GOLD
Posts: 19
It will vary by region, I spent about 1200 USD to achieve the IHG Spire and earned points worth 500 USD.
It wasn't easy to achieve the IHG Spire because I stayed 13 nights using the 3,000 point package.
A similar cost is required to achieve Marriott Platinum (Double QN) or Accor Platinum (Accor Plus Fast Track).
It wasn't easy to achieve the IHG Spire because I stayed 13 nights using the 3,000 point package.
A similar cost is required to achieve Marriott Platinum (Double QN) or Accor Platinum (Accor Plus Fast Track).
Mar 21, 2022, 1:18 pm
#292
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
IHG email: Your new IHG Rewards tier and card benefits are coming!
Email just arrived from IHG.
We're excited to remind you that your newly enhanced IHG® Rewards Premier Card benefits begin on March 24!
The week of April 11 our new IHG® Rewards status tiers and enhanced bonus earn will go live. As a benefit of your Card, you will continue to enjoy automatic Platinum Elite status*. With Platinum Elite status you'll earn a 60% bonus (formerly 50%) for qualifying stays. For qualifying stays between March 24 and the week of April 11, you will also receive that extra 10% bonus, which will post to your account by the end of May.
In April we'll also share even more details about the new program and the perks that come with your Platinum Elite status. We can't wait to share the new IHG Rewards with you!
The week of April 11 our new IHG® Rewards status tiers and enhanced bonus earn will go live. As a benefit of your Card, you will continue to enjoy automatic Platinum Elite status*. With Platinum Elite status you'll earn a 60% bonus (formerly 50%) for qualifying stays. For qualifying stays between March 24 and the week of April 11, you will also receive that extra 10% bonus, which will post to your account by the end of May.
In April we'll also share even more details about the new program and the perks that come with your Platinum Elite status. We can't wait to share the new IHG Rewards with you!
Mar 21, 2022, 1:35 pm
#293
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Vermont
Posts: 432
I'm Spire, been that way for years.
I just got some strange email from their rewards desk saying that I am Platinum after the switch? This makes no sense to me as it would appear I would be diamond. My only possible thought is if they sent it to all their credit card holders or something instead of filtering out people already higher than platinum, or something. Super weird.
I just got some strange email from their rewards desk saying that I am Platinum after the switch? This makes no sense to me as it would appear I would be diamond. My only possible thought is if they sent it to all their credit card holders or something instead of filtering out people already higher than platinum, or something. Super weird.
Mar 21, 2022, 1:37 pm
#294
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: BAEC, Flying Club, HHonors, Gold Passport, IHG Rewards, Le Club Accor, Club Carlson
Posts: 323
Data point.
I have a stay in early April. It was showing prior to today that I would earn 12500 points (approx), it is now saying that I will earn 28900 points. I am Spire AMS currently.
I have a stay in early April. It was showing prior to today that I would earn 12500 points (approx), it is now saying that I will earn 28900 points. I am Spire AMS currently.
Mar 21, 2022, 1:37 pm
#295
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
I'm Spire, been that way for years.
I just got some strange email from their rewards desk saying that I am Platinum after the switch? This makes no sense to me as it would appear I would be diamond. My only possible thought is if they sent it to all their credit card holders or something instead of filtering out people already higher than platinum, or something. Super weird.
I just got some strange email from their rewards desk saying that I am Platinum after the switch? This makes no sense to me as it would appear I would be diamond. My only possible thought is if they sent it to all their credit card holders or something instead of filtering out people already higher than platinum, or something. Super weird.
Mar 21, 2022, 1:56 pm
#296
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Yeah that email from IHG Rewards to IHG credit card holders is hilariously incompetent. That must have resulted in a few face palms at IHG HQ for the blanket Plat status plus the March 24th date which is now, supposedly, not going to happen.
Mar 21, 2022, 2:25 pm
#297
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,191
Email re status for non credit card holder
Basically says
"Your *ALL NEW IHG Rewards status is coming in April"
And that my status will be updated in April but no specific date or what my current Spire AMB wil become are given.
I'm assuming an existing spire will become diamond but who knows.
I'm only 1500 points of requalifying for Spire so am tempted to do a matress run to get me over the 55k threshold whcihw ould get me Diamond for next year?
I've not had any of my existing bookings revalued like TheWiseOne seems to have.
"Your *ALL NEW IHG Rewards status is coming in April"
And that my status will be updated in April but no specific date or what my current Spire AMB wil become are given.
I'm assuming an existing spire will become diamond but who knows.
I'm only 1500 points of requalifying for Spire so am tempted to do a matress run to get me over the 55k threshold whcihw ould get me Diamond for next year?
I've not had any of my existing bookings revalued like TheWiseOne seems to have.
Mar 21, 2022, 2:37 pm
#298
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: BAEC, Flying Club, HHonors, Gold Passport, IHG Rewards, Le Club Accor, Club Carlson
Posts: 323
Basically says
"Your *ALL NEW IHG Rewards status is coming in April"
And that my status will be updated in April but no specific date or what my current Spire AMB wil become are given.
I'm assuming an existing spire will become diamond but who knows.
I'm only 1500 points of requalifying for Spire so am tempted to do a matress run to get me over the 55k threshold whcihw ould get me Diamond for next year?
I've not had any of my existing bookings revalued like TheWiseOne seems to have.
"Your *ALL NEW IHG Rewards status is coming in April"
And that my status will be updated in April but no specific date or what my current Spire AMB wil become are given.
I'm assuming an existing spire will become diamond but who knows.
I'm only 1500 points of requalifying for Spire so am tempted to do a matress run to get me over the 55k threshold whcihw ould get me Diamond for next year?
I've not had any of my existing bookings revalued like TheWiseOne seems to have.
Mar 21, 2022, 2:39 pm
#299
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 102
I've already qualified for spire this year and none of my 7 future bookings for April onwards have changed their points estimates
Mar 21, 2022, 2:44 pm
#300
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,846
LOL