IHG promotion: double points and accelerator (Sep 16 - Dec 31 [extended from Dec 16])
#167
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 102
This "promotion" was last straw for me. I have one more cash stay this weekend and then I am done. All business will be moved to Hyatt and I will be Globalist by the end of the year. The only thing I will miss with IHG is their large footprint, but I will deal with it. I have plenty of points to burn over the next couple years while I built up World of Hyatt
#168
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,699
Did my first of two stays yesterday and have a really cheap HI booked for next Sunday to complete my tasks. Cost me around 110 for 2 nights i needed and earn nearly 19000 points. They'll go towards some overpriced Boston, San Francisco or New York stay.
The double points one I'm not going to go out of my way for, but if I'm staying in IHG hotels, 500+ extra points here and there all add up on top of 200 points welcome bonuses etc.
The double points one I'm not going to go out of my way for, but if I'm staying in IHG hotels, 500+ extra points here and there all add up on top of 200 points welcome bonuses etc.
#170
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: IHG - spire amb, Marriot - tit, Radisson - plat, Hilton - gold, Accor -gold, GHA - plat
Posts: 282
#171
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,021
While I think this is probably correct based on what is said above; I am waiting to see how it actually plays out. Someone will have probably had two stays very soon here. Hopefully they will report back if it triggered the accomplishment.
#172
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cheshire
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Am Elite, Best Western Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 1,704
Anyone completed any stays and seen anything yet?
in the previous promotions you got a % indicator that showed progress so far.
Had an Holiday Inn stay 8th September but dont see anything yet. I have a target of stay in 3 Holiday Inns
in the previous promotions you got a % indicator that showed progress so far.
Had an Holiday Inn stay 8th September but dont see anything yet. I have a target of stay in 3 Holiday Inns
#173
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Bregenz, Austria
Programs: AA, BAEC, Alaska, Flying Blue, United, IHG, Hilton
Posts: 2,950
The promotion period begins 16th September, so your stay will not count.
#176
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,699
I've got 50% showing after a stay on the 16th Sept for both my "stay at two brands" and "book through the app". Hopefully the 11200 + 2200 bonus points will post Tues/Wed after my second stay on Sunday. Will see if anything happens double points wise then as well.
Last edited by xenole; Sep 20, 2018 at 4:24 am
#177
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cheshire
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Am Elite, Best Western Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 1,704
One night stay on Monday night showing as part of my discover our brands challenge.
interesting to note the speed to post, hopefully this will continue!
interesting to note the speed to post, hopefully this will continue!
#178
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
i have similar promos every time - but I am not on a corporate rate. The mystery was finally solved for me this year when I had a Virtuoso stay post as a corporate rate. My first Virtuoso stay was back in May of 2017 and every promo since then has given me a corporate rate task.
#179
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cheshire
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Am Elite, Best Western Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 1,704
i have similar promos every time - but I am not on a corporate rate. The mystery was finally solved for me this year when I had a Virtuoso stay post as a corporate rate. My first Virtuoso stay was back in May of 2017 and every promo since then has given me a corporate rate task.
#180
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
Virtuoso is a luxury hotel provider. You still get points and stay credits and ambassador benefits while booking through (Virtuoso). It is similar to AMEX FHR. You do have to have a virtuoso agent (mine is Travel-K), but there are several on FT.