Oct 25, 2023, 1:22 pm
Last edit by: lowkeyflyer
The purpose of this thread was to discuss a corporate offer that was leaked to the public by blogs.
The offer was to instantly upgrade your account to Diamond Elite regardless of current status and stays.
This offer is now dead and the thread has deviated from its original topic.
Suggest mods to lock
The offer was to instantly upgrade your account to Diamond Elite regardless of current status and stays.
This offer is now dead and the thread has deviated from its original topic.
Suggest mods to lock
Get instantly upgraded to IHG Diamond status
Oct 26, 2022, 8:44 am
#166
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Accor Platinum, IHG DA
Posts: 664
Oct 27, 2022, 4:23 am
#167
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 79
I renewed my Ambassador about a month ago (was expiring at end of October), I then signed up for the instant Diamond Promo and It reflects a Diamond status till end of the year.
Are there any Data points on the 10 nights that are required to keep it? Also is there anyway to cancel Ambassador renewal and purchase again later?
Are there any Data points on the 10 nights that are required to keep it? Also is there anyway to cancel Ambassador renewal and purchase again later?
Oct 27, 2022, 6:17 am
#168
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Brighton, UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 510
Oct 27, 2022, 6:35 pm
#171
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: BNA
Programs: HH Silver IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,733
Oct 28, 2022, 2:17 am
#172
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: The Blackwater Valley (Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey border area)
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Diamond, etc etc
Posts: 199
At the last of my recent series of UK HI/HIX stays, on check-in it was acknowledged with the usual "I see that you was an IHG member and thank you for your loyalty!"
And after a short pause "You are the only non-Diamond IHG member here tonight - so we've upgraded you to the top floor river view" :-)
I thanked the receptionist, but didn't have the heart to tell her that after that stay I *would* be Diamond (albeit not via the Instant method)!
But I smiled at the irony that I got a better upgrade because I WASN'T Diamond.
And after a short pause "You are the only non-Diamond IHG member here tonight - so we've upgraded you to the top floor river view" :-)
I thanked the receptionist, but didn't have the heart to tell her that after that stay I *would* be Diamond (albeit not via the Instant method)!
But I smiled at the irony that I got a better upgrade because I WASN'T Diamond.
Oct 28, 2022, 9:02 am
#173
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,195
at the moment there is a 20k bonus for staying 2 nights in an IC/Kimpton and Regent - it’s been mentioned a few times already but it’s only - IIRC - for renewals before the end of rhe year
Oct 28, 2022, 11:54 am
#174
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 222
Just tried signing up and got the message Your promo code is invalid. Anyone still able to signup?
Oct 28, 2022, 2:19 pm
#176
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
Signed up yesterday, it’s for new enrolments, so essentially everyone as of present.
Oct 28, 2022, 8:11 pm
#177
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
Hi there,
I managed to cancel my Amb renewal, I now have no Ambassador status but only Diamond.
How long should wait to repurchase Ambassador and extend my Diamond status into 2023.
I managed to cancel my Amb renewal, I now have no Ambassador status but only Diamond.
How long should wait to repurchase Ambassador and extend my Diamond status into 2023.
Oct 29, 2022, 4:50 am
#178
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
IHG Diamond + ambassador enrollement
Data points: straight to diamond + Ambassador expiry addition + 10k/4 night promo:
Recently finished a 6-night stay at Beppu.
Previously registered under the 10k for each 4 nights - immediately got the 10k bonus.
Additionally, that 10k promo on my account states "2 more night(s) until next Reward."more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward.2 more night(s) until next a
As I previously registered in the 'straight to diamond' promo and paid for ambassador with points (not a renewal - but had it in 2015), I immediately got the 20k points back as well.
The Ambassador $20 coupon was applied to the folio at check out. The child got a free breakfast coupon for each day. Upgrade given was a clubroom (with balcony onsen) without access to club lounge. Bottom suites of that property were blocked by trees. We ended up looking at 5 different rooms in that resort.
Recently finished a 6-night stay at Beppu.
Previously registered under the 10k for each 4 nights - immediately got the 10k bonus.
Additionally, that 10k promo on my account states "2 more night(s) until next Reward."more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward.2 more night(s) until next a
As I previously registered in the 'straight to diamond' promo and paid for ambassador with points (not a renewal - but had it in 2015), I immediately got the 20k points back as well.
The Ambassador $20 coupon was applied to the folio at check out. The child got a free breakfast coupon for each day. Upgrade given was a clubroom (with balcony onsen) without access to club lounge. Bottom suites of that property were blocked by trees. We ended up looking at 5 different rooms in that resort.
Last edited by scwam; Oct 29, 2022 at 4:58 am
Oct 29, 2022, 5:09 am
#179
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 75
Data points: straight to diamond + Ambassador expiry addition + 10k/4 night promo:
Recently finished a 6-night stay at Beppu.
Previously registered under the 10k for each 4 nights - immediately got the 10k bonus.
Additionally, that 10k promo on my account states "2 more night(s) until next Reward."more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward.2 more night(s) until next a
As I previously registered in the 'straight to diamond' promo and paid for ambassador with points (not a renewal - but had it in 2015), I immediately got the 20k points back as well.
The Ambassador $20 coupon was applied to the folio at check out. The child got a free breakfast coupon for each day. Upgrade given was a clubroom (with balcony onsen) without access to club lounge. Bottom suites of that property were blocked by trees. We ended up looking at 5 different rooms in that resort.
Recently finished a 6-night stay at Beppu.
Previously registered under the 10k for each 4 nights - immediately got the 10k bonus.
Additionally, that 10k promo on my account states "2 more night(s) until next Reward."more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward. 2 more night(s) until next Reward.2 more night(s) until next a
As I previously registered in the 'straight to diamond' promo and paid for ambassador with points (not a renewal - but had it in 2015), I immediately got the 20k points back as well.
The Ambassador $20 coupon was applied to the folio at check out. The child got a free breakfast coupon for each day. Upgrade given was a clubroom (with balcony onsen) without access to club lounge. Bottom suites of that property were blocked by trees. We ended up looking at 5 different rooms in that resort.
Oct 31, 2022, 3:24 am
#180
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 204
I used this offer to get Diamond status with IHG until 12/2022. I would like to have the status until the end of 2023 - I never bought the Ambassador membership. If I buy the Ambassador membership now, should my diamond status be extended through 12/2023? Thanks.