Get instantly upgraded to IHG Diamond status
Nov 30, 22, 12:14 am
#256
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 780
What is currently the most optimal method? I have NOT signed up for any promotion or anything. Did not use any of the links. Never been Ambassador.
Nov 30, 22, 12:35 am
#257
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 156
I just stayed in a huge IHG resort in SEA. It had around 400 rooms and was fully booked. Management created an event for status members and invited me as diamond. During the event which had 8 people attending, i learned that in this massive fully booked property there were 22 people that had SOME status in IHG, including just being a new member. And 3 diamonds, including me.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
Nov 30, 22, 12:37 am
#258
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 156
You did not sign up for the instant diamond promotion or you mean you did it and didn't sign up for anything else after?
Nov 30, 22, 6:13 am
#259
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: MH Enrich, Accor Plus Platinum
Posts: 651
I just stayed in a huge IHG resort in SEA. It had around 400 rooms and was fully booked. Management created an event for status members and invited me as diamond. During the event which had 8 people attending, i learned that in this massive fully booked property there were 22 people that had SOME status in IHG, including just being a new member. And 3 diamonds, including me.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
Many instant diamond may already have top status at other brands, mostly won't focus in IHG because diamond has no automatic lounge loungeThey likely to keep this diamond as alternative, some maybe using it to experience IHG hotel and services before they decide whether to maintain it.
Nov 30, 22, 7:46 am
#260
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 156
I stayed at IC hotel last week, hotel was fully booked that time, and I asked club manager how much diamond elite per day, she didn't disclose actual number but number was not significant (judging from total number of club guest)
Many instant diamond may already have top status at other brands, mostly won't focus in IHG because diamond has no automatic lounge loungeThey likely to keep this diamond as alternative, some maybe using it to experience IHG hotel and services before they decide whether to maintain it.
Many instant diamond may already have top status at other brands, mostly won't focus in IHG because diamond has no automatic lounge loungeThey likely to keep this diamond as alternative, some maybe using it to experience IHG hotel and services before they decide whether to maintain it.
Nov 30, 22, 9:01 am
#261
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,478
I just stayed in a huge IHG resort in SEA. It had around 400 rooms and was fully booked. Management created an event for status members and invited me as diamond. During the event which had 8 people attending, i learned that in this massive fully booked property there were 22 people that had SOME status in IHG, including just being a new member. And 3 diamonds, including me.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
That definitely ruins everything for the guys that got it the hard way, yep.
The above elite percentage seems very atypical. Only 5% of a sold-out hotel had IHG status? Maybe it was a huge tour group from some other country.
Nov 30, 22, 9:52 am
#262
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: MH Enrich, Accor Plus Platinum
Posts: 651
Can't blame people who hit the nights or points requirements for being annoyed, but, unfortunately, that's the game these days.
The above elite percentage seems very atypical. Only 5% of a sold-out hotel had IHG status? Maybe it was a huge tour group from some other country.
The above elite percentage seems very atypical. Only 5% of a sold-out hotel had IHG status? Maybe it was a huge tour group from some other country.
Nov 30, 22, 10:05 am
#263
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 780
Nov 30, 22, 10:10 am
#264
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,478
Nov 30, 22, 10:14 am
#265
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 780
So currently there is a link/offer where you enroll, then get Diamond after hitting 10 nights?
Nov 30, 22, 10:20 am
#266
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,478
Nov 30, 22, 12:35 pm
#269
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 780
Sorry, I should clarify that the company I am internal to still has Straight to Diamond promo active. I just haven't registered for it. This being said, what is the most optimal way to do it?
Wait until end of Dec 2022, then enroll. Get Diamond Elite for 90 days, and then at the end of those 90 days enroll in Amb? Then this will give me Diamond + Amb to the end of Dec 2023?
Is there any way to keep Diamond to the end of Dec 2024?
Wait until end of Dec 2022, then enroll. Get Diamond Elite for 90 days, and then at the end of those 90 days enroll in Amb? Then this will give me Diamond + Amb to the end of Dec 2023?
Is there any way to keep Diamond to the end of Dec 2024?
Nov 30, 22, 2:14 pm
#270
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,478
Enroll in Straight to Diamond ASAP and then pay for Ambassador before Dec. 31 so you're guaranteed to be able to renew Ambassador in late 2023, which might, if the trick still works, extend Diamond through 2024.
Right now, Ambassador can be renewed up to 90 days before expiration, but if you buy Amb in Q1 2023 and the 90-day rule changes, your Diamond would expire before you could renew.
Right now, Ambassador can be renewed up to 90 days before expiration, but if you buy Amb in Q1 2023 and the 90-day rule changes, your Diamond would expire before you could renew.
