Ambassador Programme Information
Nov 25, 2018, 2:40 pm
#346
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
I thought that at first too about the BOGO. The trick is to use it where the second night costs equal or more. It rarely ends up being an actual "BOGO" of the best rates, but when used right, it presents a good discount. If the second night is the cheaper, it's a waste.
For my upcoming trip, I have a stay that is $335 with the BOGO cert or $478 for the best rate right now. That definitely helps offset the cost a lot. Not to mention the room upgrade I will get, late checkout, 15k points, and points rebate. The 10% back is huge. I'll easily get 20-40k points rebated to me this year. Easily exceeds the $200 monetary value. The other perks are just icing.
For my upcoming trip, I have a stay that is $335 with the BOGO cert or $478 for the best rate right now. That definitely helps offset the cost a lot. Not to mention the room upgrade I will get, late checkout, 15k points, and points rebate. The 10% back is huge. I'll easily get 20-40k points rebated to me this year. Easily exceeds the $200 monetary value. The other perks are just icing.
Dec 10, 2018, 1:23 pm
#347
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, BA Executive Blue, IHG Platinum Elite,Kimpton.
Posts: 739
Thinking of rejoining, if I do, I know welcome kit does not arrive for 6-8 weeks, does this mean I have to wait until then to use the weekend night certificate?
Dec 10, 2018, 5:05 pm
#348
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
Dec 11, 2018, 4:14 pm
#350
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 181
Feb 13, 2019, 7:42 am
#351
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
There's a 10k bonus right now for signing up for IC Ambassador. Does the "enroll" language indicate that it wouldn't apply to renewals (which are cheaper): " Earn 10K bonus points when you enroll in the Ambassador Program to enjoy room upgrades "?
My renewal offer says $200 plus 15k points plus 10% back on points redemptions. That 10% could be highly valuable. Might be worth 10k to 20k for me, depending on my luck with point breaks.
Meanwhile, I didn't find that the "free weekend night" was all that valuable. When I searched, it just didn't save me a whole lot compared to a prepaid booking without the certificate. I gather others have had better luck.
My renewal offer says $200 plus 15k points plus 10% back on points redemptions. That 10% could be highly valuable. Might be worth 10k to 20k for me, depending on my luck with point breaks.
Meanwhile, I didn't find that the "free weekend night" was all that valuable. When I searched, it just didn't save me a whole lot compared to a prepaid booking without the certificate. I gather others have had better luck.
4th Night Free = 70k Points (Premier card) / 10% Points Rebate = 42K Points (Select Card) / 10% Points Rebate = 42K Points (IC AMB Perk) so with this combo I saved 154K IHG points in one trip!!! ^
The 8th night would have been free as well but it just didn't work out with my flights. Next time
Apr 1, 2019, 5:33 pm
#355
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Looking for some strategic advice on (a) renewing and (b) tracking points rebates.
I get the same $200 for 15K points and a 10% rebate, which I'm planning to grab. I expire May 31. My hesitation is that if I renew early, I might prevent an offer to renew on the next accelerate promo. OTOH, they might devalue the renewal offer between now and then too. I don't recall when the last time they devalued was...any informed thoughts?
As for tracking, I find it very difficult to figure out whether I'm getting all the rebated points I'm entitled to. Someone above mentioned having to request manually that this be done every time. Are there any tactics that have worked well for other ambassadors to easily track this, or to get them awarded timely?
TIA for any help!
I get the same $200 for 15K points and a 10% rebate, which I'm planning to grab. I expire May 31. My hesitation is that if I renew early, I might prevent an offer to renew on the next accelerate promo. OTOH, they might devalue the renewal offer between now and then too. I don't recall when the last time they devalued was...any informed thoughts?
As for tracking, I find it very difficult to figure out whether I'm getting all the rebated points I'm entitled to. Someone above mentioned having to request manually that this be done every time. Are there any tactics that have worked well for other ambassadors to easily track this, or to get them awarded timely?
TIA for any help!
Apr 1, 2019, 7:12 pm
#356
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 181
As for tracking, I find it very difficult to figure out whether I'm getting all the rebated points I'm entitled to. Someone above mentioned having to request manually that this be done every time. Are there any tactics that have worked well for other ambassadors to easily track this, or to get them awarded timely?
TIA for any help!
Last edited by Deez Nutz; Apr 1, 2019 at 7:13 pm Reason: Typo
Apr 5, 2019, 9:07 pm
#357
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 16
how long before you get the BOGO cert when enrolled?
anyone can give me a timeline how long from enrolling to getting the BOGO cert?? i'm planning on booking at June 20.. but if I enroll at may or begining on June.. will I be too late to wait for the certificate to mail to me? i'm los angeles.
Last edited by freeblue; Apr 5, 2019 at 9:13 pm
Apr 6, 2019, 11:01 am
#358
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
It should be issued electronically now - haven't heard how long they're taking to issue them but should hopefully be quicker than the old system!
Apr 7, 2019, 9:52 pm
#359
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 324
See the posts just above yours. There are reports that paper certs are still being issued. Personally, I've not gotten an electronic cert, but if you enroll sometime in May, you should have the certificate in time.
Apr 10, 2019, 1:11 pm
#360
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
Looking for some strategic advice on (a) renewing.....
I get the same $200 for 15K points and a 10% rebate, which I'm planning to grab. I expire May 31. My hesitation is that if I renew early, I might prevent an offer to renew on the next accelerate promo.
TIA for any help!
I get the same $200 for 15K points and a 10% rebate, which I'm planning to grab. I expire May 31. My hesitation is that if I renew early, I might prevent an offer to renew on the next accelerate promo.
TIA for any help!
It might be something triggered if you let it lapse for an extended period of time but I wouldn't count on IHG adding it in to your tasks ahead of expiration, they just aren't that proactive and their task are often super random IMO haha.