Points Scrounger

Perhaps they are going for a "keep it quiet for now and throw a big 'It's Here!' campaign on the first?

bello

same here, at 75+ for over a week. nothing unusual in account status

rumbataz

It's not even splashed across the IHG website at the moment - in fact I couldn't even find a mention of it when I had a quick look for this programme change. Very quiet indeed. Only a few more days to go so we'll know soon enough.

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Not necessarily July 1. The website states the month of July.

chrism20

In a PM I had with IHGSteve July 1st is specifically mentioned as the start date.

usually sat at the back

I am close to the new tier but have no intention of switching some stays this weekend to IHG or any other stays in future where those hotels are more convenient - until I actually see what the new benefits are. I am expecting little to be given on July 1st due to the "more coming in 2016" statements on the website.

I'll probably get there anyway around mid August, but see no point in artificially accelerating this in the last few days until know if it's worth it eg. free breakfast which for our leisure bookings would be quite worthwhile.

One benefit i'd love that I don't feel would ever happen commercially due to property ownership would be free access of the gym/pool at my nearest IHG so can use when not staying the night and drive up brand loyalty both locally and when not looking for a hotel. eg. drive up footfall of higher elites in IHG properties when not staying over.

scubaccr

The purported only real benefit us 100% bonus up from 50% bonus, which will also for us RA's replace the scenario for IC's where RA's receive 50% plat bonus ++ 50% RA bonus
So for non RAs member gets extra points at all brands, whereas an RA just get extra pints at on-IC brands

Seems everyone is booking hotels for wrong reasons !! I book my hotels based on convenience of location to where I need to be after leaving hotel each morning. I can easily cope without a inclusive breakfast for having a more convenient location

Remember IHG historically has used points as the carrot to boost stays not guaranteed room upgrades, breakfast and that is unlikely to change

hhoope01

I might rephrase your statement to say others might be booking hotels for "different" reasons that you do. Whether those are good or not so good reasons would be up to each individual to decide for themselves.

Jages

I agree. I was staying at a Four Points well within my company limit as most of the other company guys stay there (Comradery).But as the hotel is well below what I would expect from an SPG hotel, I've decided to move to the IC. Its above my company rate but a heaps better hotel, and only 10 mins further away from my office. Well worth it as an RA

Dark Blue

Hit 77,000 for about 2 weeks, no change so far.

rumbataz

Even IHGSteve is quiet these days!

If he's 'listening', is it all still on for July?

yoong

Hey So far I already done over 110k point this year and just chat with a RA customer relationship the name of new tier is call "Black" and will start on 1st July US Eastern time, will keep everyone posted...

FlyerTalker688786

Intercontinental hotel lobby.

Front Desk Trainee: Oh gees Maria. The Royal Ambassador just checked-in was really demanding! He wants upgrade he wants this and that. Too much for me!

Supervisor: Shhhh! Here comes the man in Black! Even worse battle ahead!

TravelTheWorld66

As an Irish white guy, I anticipate it being a bit awkward to be called a Black Ambassador at check-in.

Land-of-Miles

Black Royal Ambassador surely