"New" RA qualifiying limits as of June 1st, 2009
Sep 2, 2009, 7:08 am
#271
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: SPG Plat, PC Plat, AA ExPlat, LT Gold
Posts: 1,898
Not sure what you are confused about? I had my first stay in Feb and but didnt join the Ambassador program until May, I only started staying at IC's in May, before that my stays were at HI and CP, make sense?
Sep 2, 2009, 4:07 pm
#272
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: JAL JGC Diamond, OW Emerald, Marriot Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 303
Another sample email from the ambassador service
Dear Mr. Comet21,
Thank you for your e-mail.
We would like to inform you that Royal Ambassador status is extended by invitation only to the top one percent tier of InterContinental Ambassador members based on their recorded hotel nights during their Ambassador membership term. May we take this opportunity to explain that at this time, there is no exact number of qualifying nights or InterContinental stays that a member must complete in order to achieve the Royal Ambassador status. The stays of each member is relative to the highest number of stays of a certain Ambassador member.
Thank you, Mr. Comet21, for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you. Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly.
Either way, there seems to be no real guide as to what their criterias are.
Dear Mr. Comet21,
Thank you for your e-mail.
We would like to inform you that Royal Ambassador status is extended by invitation only to the top one percent tier of InterContinental Ambassador members based on their recorded hotel nights during their Ambassador membership term. May we take this opportunity to explain that at this time, there is no exact number of qualifying nights or InterContinental stays that a member must complete in order to achieve the Royal Ambassador status. The stays of each member is relative to the highest number of stays of a certain Ambassador member.
Thank you, Mr. Comet21, for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you. Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly.
Either way, there seems to be no real guide as to what their criterias are.
Sep 2, 2009, 4:33 pm
#273
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ottawa
Programs: IC/AMB - Diamond Elite, AC E50K, AA, AM-Onyx, HH-Diamond, BW, Choice - Gold
Posts: 1,736
Based on your stated stay counts relative to other reports, you should have qualified, unless the IC stays are near the lower end of the total, and, if so, might that be the problem.
mxm135
Sep 5, 2009, 8:29 am
#274
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 323
Just logged into my PC account and saw the "5 Sep 2009 Royal Ambassador Renewal"
My RA was to expire on Nov 31, so the automatic renewal was in line with what has been discussed in this thread.
In terms of numbers, I've done 56 nights in my current ambassador year, with 35 of those nights at ICs (7 or 8 different ICs). I've also spent about 15 reward nights at ICs.
My RA was to expire on Nov 31, so the automatic renewal was in line with what has been discussed in this thread.
In terms of numbers, I've done 56 nights in my current ambassador year, with 35 of those nights at ICs (7 or 8 different ICs). I've also spent about 15 reward nights at ICs.
Sep 6, 2009, 1:41 am
#275
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH HON, PC RA
Posts: 148
Just logged into my PC account and saw the "5 Sep 2009 Royal Ambassador Renewal"
My RA was to expire on Nov 31, so the automatic renewal was in line with what has been discussed in this thread.
In terms of numbers, I've done 56 nights in my current ambassador year, with 35 of those nights at ICs (7 or 8 different ICs). I've also spent about 15 reward nights at ICs.
My RA was to expire on Nov 31, so the automatic renewal was in line with what has been discussed in this thread.
In terms of numbers, I've done 56 nights in my current ambassador year, with 35 of those nights at ICs (7 or 8 different ICs). I've also spent about 15 reward nights at ICs.
Where do you logg-in to see that? When I logg-in I see this:
Welcome, travelben
Priority Club #: 232XXXX
Current Points Balance: XXXXXX
Qualifying Nights Towards Elite Status in 2009: 57
Points Earned in 2009: XXXXXX
Membership Level: Platinum Royal Ambassador Member
Earnings Preference: Priority Club Points
I have almost the same no of nights (total & IC) an no renewal up to now. RA is expiring Nov09
Last edited by szg; Sep 6, 2009 at 5:13 am Reason: edited number of points earned.
Sep 6, 2009, 2:36 am
#276
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 323
Where do you logg-in to see that? When I logg-in I see this:
Welcome, travelben
Priority Club #: 232XXXX
Current Points Balance: XXXXXX
Qualifying Nights Towards Elite Status in 2009: 57
Points Earned in 2009: XXXXXX
Membership Level: Platinum Royal Ambassador Member
Earnings Preference: Priority Club Points
I have almost the same no of nights (total & IC) an no renewal up to now. RA is expiring Nov09
Welcome, travelben
Priority Club #: 232XXXX
Current Points Balance: XXXXXX
Qualifying Nights Towards Elite Status in 2009: 57
Points Earned in 2009: XXXXXX
Membership Level: Platinum Royal Ambassador Member
Earnings Preference: Priority Club Points
I have almost the same no of nights (total & IC) an no renewal up to now. RA is expiring Nov09
Last edited by szg; Sep 6, 2009 at 5:14 am Reason: edited number of points earned
Sep 6, 2009, 6:13 am
#277
Join Date: Jun 2002
Programs: LH SEN, HH Dia
Posts: 535
Also have the "5 Sep 2009 Royal Ambassador Renewal" in my account. My membership year ends in November.
In the period Sep 08 to Aug 09 I had 57 qualifying nights - 34 at about 10 ICs, 23 at CP/HI.
In the period Sep 08 to Aug 09 I had 57 qualifying nights - 34 at about 10 ICs, 23 at CP/HI.
Sep 6, 2009, 6:45 am
#278
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: old Europe
Posts: 350
Same here: my RA was renewed on Sept 5 
RA expiry was Nov 2009, total IHG nights from Sept 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009: 56 (of those 25 IC nights); this may confirm the new limit of 55 nights (last year my RA renewal was with only 53 nights)
One more year of benefits ............
RA expiry was Nov 2009, total IHG nights from Sept 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009: 56 (of those 25 IC nights); this may confirm the new limit of 55 nights (last year my RA renewal was with only 53 nights)
One more year of benefits ............
Sep 6, 2009, 10:00 am
#279
Join Date: May 2008
Location: All around
Programs: M&M, AVIS, HH, GP ...
Posts: 325
Renew to one more year (Till end of Nov 2010) 87 nights in 6 ICs hotels.^ Sorry not give added value for the statistics
Lets hope that there will be new benfits next year
Sorry not give added value for the statistics Lets hope that there will be new benfits next year
Sep 6, 2009, 7:33 pm
#280
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Dallas TX
Programs: IHG RA, MR Plat, AA EXP
Posts: 56
I was also renewed today. Where can I find info on how many nights I have had since Sept 08?
Sep 6, 2009, 11:27 pm
#281
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Same here. Renewed to RA on Sep 5. expiration of RA was Nov 2009 now Nov 2010. My stay breakdown between Sep 1, 2008 and Sep 5, 2009 is as follows:
IC: 24 nights at 11 different IC
CP: 11 nights
HI/HIX: 19 nights
Total: 54 nights
PS: If you are firm on only counting stays till 31 Aug according to the membership year calculations then it is 52 nights with the two last nights at a CP on Sep 3-5 & not posted by that deadline too.
It's been a slow year due to economic environment and travel cutbacks but glad I managed to maintain RA though likley borderline. Had some very expensive IC nights in Almaty (over 500USD a night) though not the slightest clue if that factors in at all.
Overall I'm happy but I would still prefer clear targets and not this "shooting in the dark".
Ohh and you can log into your PC Account using this link which will show your history for the last few years: https://secure.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d...ansaction=4000
Cheers ...
IC: 24 nights at 11 different IC
CP: 11 nights
HI/HIX: 19 nights
Total: 54 nights
PS: If you are firm on only counting stays till 31 Aug according to the membership year calculations then it is 52 nights with the two last nights at a CP on Sep 3-5 & not posted by that deadline too.
It's been a slow year due to economic environment and travel cutbacks but glad I managed to maintain RA though likley borderline. Had some very expensive IC nights in Almaty (over 500USD a night) though not the slightest clue if that factors in at all.
Overall I'm happy but I would still prefer clear targets and not this "shooting in the dark".
Ohh and you can log into your PC Account using this link which will show your history for the last few years: https://secure.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d...ansaction=4000
Cheers ...
Last edited by demue; Sep 7, 2009 at 9:24 pm Reason: Fixed URL
Sep 7, 2009, 3:59 am
#282
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH HON, PC RA
Posts: 148
Found it and also got my RA extended to Nov 2010 on 5th Sep! ^ ^
My statistics:
59 nights, ~ 37 IC nights, 7 different IC, rest CP, HI and HIX.
So my vacation to Goa and Bali next year will be great with the free minibar and the upgrades!!!!
Cheers!
Ben
Sep 7, 2009, 8:09 am
#283
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 567
Ohh and you can log into your PC Account using this link which will show your history for the last few years: https://secure.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d...in?secure=true
Sep 7, 2009, 9:19 am
#284
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Try it out. Not with this link. (which I fixed by now) Sorry I grabbed the wrong one first.
Last edited by demue; Sep 7, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Sep 7, 2009, 12:02 pm
#285
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 567
My account offers me the option to look at transactions for last 30 days, last 90 days and last 180 days.