*** IC Master Promo Thread 2009 ***
May 17, 2009, 7:49 am
#1516
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: RA
Posts: 286
I stay 4
I have received 5000 points
Thanks
I have received 5000 points
Thanks
Last edited by Abdulmalik100; Jun 20, 2009 at 8:15 am
May 17, 2009, 8:23 am
#1517
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 138
I am on the road about 100 stays a year which translates into 110 nights based on my travel pattern. I keep top tier in three programs and make my choices based on the promos available. In April everything went to Hilton, In May and June IC will get eight nights, the rest will go to Starwood and this will certainly continue until the end of the year. Its great to have a choice.
May 17, 2009, 8:32 am
#1518
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Capetown
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG and Hilton Diamond, LH SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 10,170
This promo is nothing but a poor and sloppy drafted copy of the SPG promotion. These guys had to do something but the outcome was somegthing with plenty "buts" and restrictions.....
May 17, 2009, 9:17 am
#1519
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glasgow, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Priority Club RA, Lots of other cards
Posts: 3,099
You have asked this sort of question a number of times. Once the 1st 1/4 is over you then register for the 2nd 1/4. We are currently in the 2nd 1/4 and you can only receive the promotion ONCE during any 1/4.
J
May 17, 2009, 9:57 am
#1520
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
That's why it was a strategic mistake (in my opinion a very serious mistake). I've gotten emails about the promo from PCR, the phone messages when you call in mention it, it is plastered all over the website, it was announced on PC Connect, etc. They are also trying to get new customers, but they are not ignoring marketing this promo to their existing members (including elites).
I would argue that four free nights is as attractive (if not more attractive) to FTers as it is to new PCR members. FTers like award nights.
The confusing web of terms, seemingly inconsistent/unpredictable IT, and the zero point earnings after eight nights is a serious misstep in my opinion. The
I would argue that four free nights is as attractive (if not more attractive) to FTers as it is to new PCR members. FTers like award nights.
The confusing web of terms, seemingly inconsistent/unpredictable IT, and the zero point earnings after eight nights is a serious misstep in my opinion. The
May 17, 2009, 11:58 am
#1521
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: RA
Posts: 286
But
When starting
Registration next?
Last edited by Abdulmalik100; Jun 20, 2009 at 8:16 am
May 17, 2009, 1:38 pm
#1522
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,710
May 18, 2009, 12:17 pm
#1523
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Newburgh, NY
Posts: 129
Is there any way to register for the double points on the second stay promo so it's certain you get that promotion? From the posts I've been reading, it seems like you could go through the free nights promo and maybe get the option of the double points or get signed up on the free nights promo and miss out on the double points.
May 18, 2009, 12:21 pm
#1524
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Is there any way to register for the double points on the second stay promo so it's certain you get that promotion? From the posts I've been reading, it seems like you could go through the free nights promo and maybe get the option of the double points or get signed up on the free nights promo and miss out on the double points.
The page looks like this: http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/289...enightreg1.jpg
DO NOT just enter the promo code on the ordinary registration page.
May 18, 2009, 3:35 pm
#1525
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: UA MM, AA almost MM
Posts: 1,164
What is promotion 4370??
Just checked into a Holiday Inn Express in Wichita KS. The hotel website invited me to register for a chance to earn up to 30,000 points. When I click on the learn more link, the resultant page has no additional information except the promotion code of 4370.
May 18, 2009, 6:40 pm
#1526
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
Programs: Delta 1MM/SM, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Choice Hotels Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 67
Stay 8 nights. Score 2 MLB tickets.
May 18, 2009, 9:48 pm
#1527
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA S
Posts: 1,335
I registered for it and its "Q4 DOUBLE POINTS/MILES '06" Seems unlikely to give bonus
May 18, 2009, 10:16 pm
#1528
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: AA Exp, Starwood Platinum, Priority Club Platinum RA, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 318
I disagree. This promo works better for me simply because SPG free nights have a very short redemption period. Summer is my busy season and I can't get weekends off to use the free nights. I can use the PC nights later in the year when my season slows down.
May 19, 2009, 11:55 am
#1529
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
However, in general, this promo from IHG is POORLY designed for the majority of folks - it essentially drives people to other chains once they earn their 4 free nights because if they dont, all their remaining stays will earn Ziltch.
To exclude Japan is also bad, but I can understand it probably has a lot to do with their partner ANA who probably does not agree on the promo terms.
May 19, 2009, 1:50 pm
#1530
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,624
This promo is like any other promos, there are people benefit from it and there are not.
However, in general, this promo from IHG is POORLY designed for the majority of folks - it essentially drives people to other chains once they earn their 4 free nights because if they dont, all their remaining stays will earn Ziltch.
To exclude Japan is also bad, but I can understand it probably has a lot to do with their partner ANA who probably does not agree on the promo terms.
However, in general, this promo from IHG is POORLY designed for the majority of folks - it essentially drives people to other chains once they earn their 4 free nights because if they dont, all their remaining stays will earn Ziltch.
To exclude Japan is also bad, but I can understand it probably has a lot to do with their partner ANA who probably does not agree on the promo terms.
Dave