Starting 2013.1.1, only qualifying points count towards elite status
Dec 12, 2012, 3:11 pm
#152
Join Date: Aug 2006
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With all the PCR points that IHG gave away with promotions such as 'Crack the Case', various other promotions and credit card bonuses, the number of platinum members exploded.
I suspect that many of the franchise holders pushed back at IHG to lower the number of platinum members.
mxm135
I suspect that many of the franchise holders pushed back at IHG to lower the number of platinum members.
mxm135
Dec 13, 2012, 4:36 am
#153
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Plus you don't entitle to any perk if you are staying on points.
Dec 13, 2012, 4:51 am
#154
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England, North
Programs: ihg plat, hh gold, hertz 5*
Posts: 634
Before this change, I bought extra points with my Ambassador renewal because they would qualify for next year's status.
I wonder what the chance of getting a refund on them is!
I wonder what the chance of getting a refund on them is!
Dec 13, 2012, 5:27 am
#155
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PC Plat isn't that great for me, so I wouldn't really miss it anyway given the meager and inconsistent nature of benefits delivery to me as a Platinum. PC Gold will remain available on the relative cheap, not that I see it doing me much of any good.
I am content enough with the point earning and point redemption situation with PC that the PC Plat status earning changes won't make a difference in what I do with ICHG.
I am content enough with the point earning and point redemption situation with PC that the PC Plat status earning changes won't make a difference in what I do with ICHG.
Dec 13, 2012, 7:58 am
#156
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Dec 13, 2012, 4:17 pm
#157
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: SPG Plat,MR Plat Spire Plat/IC Amb, Choice Plat, BW Plat
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I recall reading a marketing report from PCR where they were delighted at how a handful of codes leaked into the public domain found their way to 1000's of users globally as they mapped who registered. So PCR was crazy like a fox trying to manage revenue with points incentives. Guess it was too successful if they are trying to weed out points earned Plats.
Dec 13, 2012, 4:46 pm
#158
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Dec 15, 2012, 7:05 pm
#159
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Plat; CC Gold
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Details of what is a qualifying point has now been put up
http://www.priorityclub.com/hotels/u...er-terms#elite
Looks like base points only, and no changes (positive or negative) to the program
http://www.priorityclub.com/hotels/u...er-terms#elite
Looks like base points only, and no changes (positive or negative) to the program
Dec 16, 2012, 4:02 am
#161
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Ironically, had a very good Plat stay at CP Festival City in Dubai this week - free internet, late check-out (was told 6pm would be OK!), 4 free drinks vouchers (my kids got one each as well as the parents). Genuine enthusiastic welcome as a Plat. Couldn't upgrade as already booked a suite due to kids.
When it works, it works well. Perhaps everywhere will be like this when the benefits get adjusted.
When it works, it works well. Perhaps everywhere will be like this when the benefits get adjusted.
Dec 16, 2012, 5:23 am
#163
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