IHG Program Update March 2022
Jan 19, 2022, 10:58 am
#31
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,599
Holding my breath waiting when they announce officially what me and most think in silence:
”drag uour aasses to other chains, this change is a quantum leap for the illiterate sheep”
”drag uour aasses to other chains, this change is a quantum leap for the illiterate sheep”
Jan 19, 2022, 11:00 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
Jan 19, 2022, 11:03 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,506
I don't know what is worse with this announcement: The fact that they are not doing anything to merge Inner Circle/Ambassador (could at least put it into one program with different benefits for different chains, like how Bonvoy does it) or that they are materially raising the threshold for existing levels without specifying any tangible benefit additions beyond point bonus changes for Gold/Plat that could make someone say "oh, that seems worth it". Absolutely bonkers to me.
Dynamic award rates yet not directly based on cash rates mean they don't need to announce anything, they just update the algorithm that calculates award rates.
Dynamic award rates yet not directly based on cash rates mean they don't need to announce anything, they just update the algorithm that calculates award rates.
Jan 19, 2022, 11:18 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Global Entry
Posts: 2,862
Stay tuned for the official launch of the new IHG Rewards program in a few months. You’ll hear more about our new benefits and all the updated ways to earn and redeem. And when it comes to picking perks, the choice is all yours.
Get ready for a loyalty program that rewards you for being you.
Get ready for a loyalty program that rewards you for being you.
I know the past has told me not to get excited about loyalty changes, but I want to stay optimistic. If they made Diamond Elite exciting, that could be a big deal for IHG.
Jan 19, 2022, 11:20 am
#36
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in a cabin
Posts: 6,522
I don't know what is worse with this announcement: The fact that they are not doing anything to merge Inner Circle/Ambassador (could at least put it into one program with different benefits for different chains, like how Bonvoy does it) or that they are materially raising the threshold for existing levels without specifying any tangible benefit additions beyond point bonus changes for Gold/Plat that could make someone say "oh, that seems worth it". Absolutely bonkers to me.
Dynamic award rates yet not directly based on cash rates mean they don't need to announce anything, they just update the algorithm that calculates award rates.
Dynamic award rates yet not directly based on cash rates mean they don't need to announce anything, they just update the algorithm that calculates award rates.
precisely. It is surge pricing a la Uber. Quite brilliant actually, but mostly sucks bĺlls for the customer.
Jan 19, 2022, 11:29 am
#37
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Gary Leff has posted about an interview with an IHG executive and it's clear from their conversation that they are sensitive about the impact of increasing loyalty program costs on property owners. (No surprise-- look at what Hilton has been doing with breakfast and housekeeping.)
In my opinion, the best case scenario is the new Diamond level gets a choice of amenities, which I'd wager would be extra points or breakfast (or maybe a F&B credit). I wouldn't expect anything groundbreaking or more generous than what other programs are offering.
In my opinion, the best case scenario is the new Diamond level gets a choice of amenities, which I'd wager would be extra points or breakfast (or maybe a F&B credit). I wouldn't expect anything groundbreaking or more generous than what other programs are offering.
Jan 19, 2022, 11:47 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,539
So what will the status from the credit card be? This is making me rethink. Right now I'm just using 100% of my IHG points to pay for my brother and his wife's many stays next to the hospital as he undergoes his cancer treatments and (fingers crossed) a liver transplant later this year.
Jan 19, 2022, 12:04 pm
#39
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: UA 1K 1MM (finally!), IHG AMB-Spire, HH Diamond
Posts: 60,174
Jan 19, 2022, 12:08 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,324
Does anyone remember why they called the new level above Platinum Spire?? For the new Diamond level they will probably offer a choice between breakfast or bonus points. I am recommending they offer a new version of the old Point Breaks whereby properties on the list are 50% off their dynamic points price.
Jan 19, 2022, 12:15 pm
#41
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,917
Gary Leff has posted about an interview with an IHG executive and it's clear from their conversation that they are sensitive about the impact of increasing loyalty program costs on property owners. (No surprise-- look at what Hilton has been doing with breakfast and housekeeping.)
In my opinion, the best case scenario is the new Diamond level gets a choice of amenities, which I'd wager would be extra points or breakfast (or maybe a F&B credit). I wouldn't expect anything groundbreaking or more generous than what other programs are offering.
In my opinion, the best case scenario is the new Diamond level gets a choice of amenities, which I'd wager would be extra points or breakfast (or maybe a F&B credit). I wouldn't expect anything groundbreaking or more generous than what other programs are offering.
Jan 19, 2022, 12:24 pm
#42
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
Jan 19, 2022, 12:26 pm
#43
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Mucci, BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,038
It would be nice if the previously offered room upgrade was ever given. Or even acknowledgement of its unavailability with some points given instead.
Jan 19, 2022, 12:37 pm
#44
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,399
When other programs devalue they at least pretend to offer some kind of carrot.... Whats the carrot here? TBA based on how upset people get with this announcement?
Jan 19, 2022, 12:39 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,917
Everything else aside, I can't believe programs (AA, now IHG) are raising requirements at a time when business travel remains a fraction of what it was in 2019.
IHG just extended everyone's status for precisely that reason, but now some genius believes it's time to raise the Spire/Diamond threshold by 15 nights?
IHG just extended everyone's status for precisely that reason, but now some genius believes it's time to raise the Spire/Diamond threshold by 15 nights?