Last edit by: FLYGVA
Wiki was copied from 2018 thread
Created WIKI Mar2017 purely to add the "new" IHG PB List URL as I can't find by screen navigation since IHG changed the reservation screens etc, and the old url if saved no longer works either.
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
2018 discussion thread
Created WIKI Mar2017 purely to add the "new" IHG PB List URL as I can't find by screen navigation since IHG changed the reservation screens etc, and the old url if saved no longer works either.
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
2018 discussion thread
2019 Pointbreaks Discussion Thread
#17
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The World!!!
Programs: Some of them not all ...
Posts: 1,532
Good thing you brought this thread back to the top. I was just thinking about that, as February has fewer days than other months. Hopping for something good on this next Pointbreaks release. For sure, a preview on Friday will make it easier to plan for Monday.
#18
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: IHG spire ambassador, SPG/Marriott Gold(new plat), Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 150
In the past consistently the bookings would go live on a Monday, and a preview of the list by Friday of prior week. But recently it seems like very little publicity for this - almost no advertising last few cycles - and the only info is when the actual list comes open and bookings go live... probably IHG realizes that the change from just 5k to 5/10/15 is a screaming example of how much IHG points have become devalued over last couple of years so they're not exactly wanting to advertise???
#19
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
In the past consistently the bookings would go live on a Monday, and a preview of the list by Friday of prior week. But recently it seems like very little publicity for this - almost no advertising last few cycles - and the only info is when the actual list comes open and bookings go live... probably IHG realizes that the change from just 5k to 5/10/15 is a screaming example of how much IHG points have become devalued over last couple of years so they're not exactly wanting to advertise???
#20
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA/AA
Posts: 1,741
On Monday February 25th, 2019 IHG will release a new PointsBreaks list.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/new-i...onday-2-25-19/
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/new-i...onday-2-25-19/
#22
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,620
I just hope Pointbreaks keep going, good or bad, despite the threat of changes to the programme. Mention is that variable point pricing will be used, which doesn't sound good.
#23
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 394
Getting an IC for 10k, with credit card makes 7500. No complaints here. Can I hope for two good scores in a year?
I actually had a CP pop up across town last April 30 as I was about to check into an Ibis. PB -- when it's good, it's bery bery good...
I actually had a CP pop up across town last April 30 as I was about to check into an Ibis. PB -- when it's good, it's bery bery good...
#24
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Usually in SAN or Central Europe.
Programs: AA:EXP/1MM. Accor/Radisson:Silver; HH:Gold; ICH:Plt Amb.
Posts: 22,307
People can rag on the "new" PB program all they want. But it still has a great value to me. What I have noticed is that hotels will stay on the PB listing for several weeks, and not be gone after a day or two. This helps a great deal if you need to change a reservation's date. In the past, you were SOL because the hotel no longer had PB inventory. So you had to either cancel the reservation, or pay the regular points rate.
#26
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 91
Loyalty Lobby reports that IHG has released a preview list of four hotels which will be on the next Pointbreaks list. They are:
- InterContinental Pattaya (Thailand) – 15,000 points
- Hotel Indigo Mt. Pleasant (South Carolina) – 15,000 points
- InterContinental Sofia (Bulgaria) – 15,000 points
- Crowne Plaza Oxford-Manchester Road (United Kingdom) – 15,000 points
#27
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: IHG spire ambassador, SPG/Marriott Gold(new plat), Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 150
yes, the preview thing was recent few years and I think they were using it as big marketing push when was 5k but not so much as of recently with new??? And, I agree it kinda took the fun out of it as I personally enjoy the suprise of Monday 12 noon... knowing that if something comes then with dates available which work for me then book it then why not! Encourages spontaneity mini staycation : ))
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#28
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hilton Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Tit, Accor Plat
Posts: 246
Crowne Plaza Oxford-Manchester Road (United Kingdom) – 15,000 points