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2018 Master Promo Wiki
Introduction & Disclaimer
This thread is supposed to focuse on those promotions, which are not general quartely promotions, but e.g. run by individual hotel, chains or regions. The promotion thread for 2017 could be found here
We want to highlight, that you can only register for the promotion which you are targeted for. For further reference we would like to draw your attention to this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ion-codes.html
Big Promotions
IHG Accelerate Promotion (January 01 - April 30)
This promotion is discussed in this thread
Special Promotions
List of hotel offering bonus points
http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/glob...X-MHR-BPP.html
Not always worth the extra money. But usually thise bonus points count as "qualification points".
Introduction & Disclaimer
This thread is supposed to focuse on those promotions, which are not general quartely promotions, but e.g. run by individual hotel, chains or regions. The promotion thread for 2017 could be found here
We want to highlight, that you can only register for the promotion which you are targeted for. For further reference we would like to draw your attention to this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ion-codes.html
Big Promotions
IHG Accelerate Promotion (January 01 - April 30)
This promotion is discussed in this thread
Special Promotions
List of hotel offering bonus points
http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/glob...X-MHR-BPP.html
Not always worth the extra money. But usually thise bonus points count as "qualification points".
Promotion Discussion Thread 2018
Jun 17, 2018, 10:30 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,622
Until 15 June, there's a 100% bonus when buying IHG points. That makes them 0.5c/pt so long as you buy 26k+. (i.e. 52k+ after bonus)
Until 30 June, there's a 50% bonus when transferring IHG points to United miles. You earn 3k UA miles per 10k IHG, instead of the usual 2k. That makes them 1.67c/mile.
If you have a bonus for buying points in the current quarter's Accelerate, then it's even a tiny bit cheaper.
Until 30 June, there's a 50% bonus when transferring IHG points to United miles. You earn 3k UA miles per 10k IHG, instead of the usual 2k. That makes them 1.67c/mile.
If you have a bonus for buying points in the current quarter's Accelerate, then it's even a tiny bit cheaper.
It seems they are making this far more complicated than they need to.
Jun 18, 2018, 8:39 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HKG YYZ SYD
Programs: oneworld *A,Nexus/GE
Posts: 134
Hi all, not sure the right place to express my concern and feel free to move, recently took the 100% bonus points purchase promotion . However got the e-mail receipt and credit card charged and they decide not to honour my bonus points. Try to escalate to Rewards Club Manager. She said the problem was my credit not go through and only compensation is 10,000 points but no bonus. Is this company trustworthy , never again. I think they like to bully non-status member. Hope anyone experience this and give me some insight. Now I will move on and try to stay away their program even though the hotel is fit my travel need. 
Jun 21, 2018, 2:18 am
#33
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Asia
Programs: IHG Spire, Accor Gold
Posts: 311
Worldwide as far I can tell. Typing in the location box gives 3 options for various international locations. It may be that if there are more than 3 possible options the one you are looking for does not show.
Jun 21, 2018, 12:34 pm
#34
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HKG YYZ SYD
Programs: oneworld *A,Nexus/GE
Posts: 134
Hi all, not sure the right place to express my concern and feel free to move, recently took the 100% bonus points purchase promotion . However got the e-mail receipt and credit card charged and they decide not to honour my bonus points. Try to escalate to Rewards Club Manager. She said the problem was my credit not go through and only compensation is 10,000 points but no bonus. Is this company trustworthy , never again. I think they like to bully non-status member. Hope anyone experience this and give me some insight. Now I will move on and try to stay away their program even though the hotel is fit my travel need.
Jun 26, 2018, 8:17 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 69
Is there a legit reason why transfer to United takes 4-6 weeks when it should take a few minutes? I realize its part of the offer terms but still.....why so long? Has anyone had luck getting the transfer expedited?
Until 15 June, there's a 100% bonus when buying IHG points. That makes them 0.5c/pt so long as you buy 26k+. (i.e. 52k+ after bonus)
Until 30 June, there's a 50% bonus when transferring IHG points to United miles. You earn 3k UA miles per 10k IHG, instead of the usual 2k. That makes them 1.67c/mile.
If you have a bonus for buying points in the current quarter's Accelerate, then it's even a tiny bit cheaper.
Until 30 June, there's a 50% bonus when transferring IHG points to United miles. You earn 3k UA miles per 10k IHG, instead of the usual 2k. That makes them 1.67c/mile.
If you have a bonus for buying points in the current quarter's Accelerate, then it's even a tiny bit cheaper.
Jul 18, 2018, 7:25 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
I purchased 18k points (9k + 9k bonus) to top off my account, but only the 9k have appeared in my account! How long does it take for the bonus 9k to show up? A little surprised it's not immediate (my first time buying points from ihg).
Aug 2, 2018, 8:52 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: LHR / BHX / MAN / ATL
Programs: DL DM 2MM - IHG Diamond
Posts: 4,053
Is this a poorly designed IHG promo....or just marketing gibberish?
Earn 10,000 bonus points at a new hotel
Dear XXX
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious escape, affordable getaway, or simply taking a business trip, IHG® has a place for you.
With a variety of new and featured IHG® properties all across North America, you have even more hotels to choose from. And now you can earn up to 10,000 bonus points when you book from 7/11-9/30 and stay through 7/11-10/31.
What will be your next destination?
Dear XXX
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious escape, affordable getaway, or simply taking a business trip, IHG® has a place for you.
With a variety of new and featured IHG® properties all across North America, you have even more hotels to choose from. And now you can earn up to 10,000 bonus points when you book from 7/11-9/30 and stay through 7/11-10/31.
What will be your next destination?
Aug 2, 2018, 9:27 am
#42
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
I got the same email, and also can't quite figure it out. But when I click the "book now" button in the email, it takes me to a page listing "New Hotels" and "Featured Hotels" (9 of each), which makes me think that maybe the offer is only for stays at the listed hotels.
Aug 2, 2018, 10:03 am
#43
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
Like swag, I get taken to a page with new hotels and featured hotels, and like ecaarch, there are no terms and conditions. In particular, I wonder if there is a time limit. But read on—I wonder if there is even an offer.
Just before the booking line of the web page is the sentence "Use the search bar below to plan your trip and add up to 10,000 points to your stay." This sounds suspiciously similar to other offers I've received from IHG to get bonus points, but which turn out to be offers for me to buy a rate that includes extra points. However...
When I start to make a dummy booking, I do have a special rate ("IHG® Rewards Club – 10,000 Bonus Points") selected. But, when I go to the next step in the booking process, the page says no dates with that rate are available. When I click the Show Available Dates link, I find that no dates are available from now through the end of November.
I have no reason to believe I saw a customized list, but here are the hotels that were presented to me.
New Hotels
EVEN Hotel/Staybridge Suites Seattle (apparently both)
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham
Holiday Inn Orlando - International Airport
Staybridge Suites Lake Jackson
EVEN Hotel Eugene
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta N - Woodstock
Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport
Staybridge Suites Niagara-On-The-Lake
Featured hotels
InterContinental New York Times Square
Staybridge Suites Naples - Gulf Coast
Candlewood Suites Jersey City
Staybridge Suits Times Square - New York
EVEN Hotel Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty
Crowne Plaza Barranquilla
Just before the booking line of the web page is the sentence "Use the search bar below to plan your trip and add up to 10,000 points to your stay." This sounds suspiciously similar to other offers I've received from IHG to get bonus points, but which turn out to be offers for me to buy a rate that includes extra points. However...
When I start to make a dummy booking, I do have a special rate ("IHG® Rewards Club – 10,000 Bonus Points") selected. But, when I go to the next step in the booking process, the page says no dates with that rate are available. When I click the Show Available Dates link, I find that no dates are available from now through the end of November.
I have no reason to believe I saw a customized list, but here are the hotels that were presented to me.
New Hotels
EVEN Hotel/Staybridge Suites Seattle (apparently both)
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham
Holiday Inn Orlando - International Airport
Staybridge Suites Lake Jackson
EVEN Hotel Eugene
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta N - Woodstock
Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport
Staybridge Suites Niagara-On-The-Lake
Featured hotels
InterContinental New York Times Square
Staybridge Suites Naples - Gulf Coast
Candlewood Suites Jersey City
Staybridge Suits Times Square - New York
EVEN Hotel Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty
Crowne Plaza Barranquilla
Aug 2, 2018, 11:31 am
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518