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Iberostar Beachfront Resorts Promotion: Get up to 40% off With This Summer Flash Sale

IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is running a big summer flash sale, but it won’t be around for long. Travelers can book a stay at participating Iberostar resorts and automatically save up to 40% off the base rate through April 29, 2026. Here's how to take advantage.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Ending Soon: Earn up to 200k Points With This Lucrative IHG Business Card Offer

April 23, 2026 11

Chase is offering its best-ever bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card, with up to 200,000 bonus points available to new applicants. The card also offers solid mid-tier benefits, including an anniversary free night each year you hold it and Platinum Elite status at IHG hotels. Here’s how to apply.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Jess Farley

IHG and ANA Launch New Partnership With Status Matches, Reciprocal Earnings, and More

April 23, 2026 0

IHG has announced a new partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA). This collaboration will offer points and miles earning, reciprocal elite status opportunities, and even points transfers. Here’s what to know about this soon-to-launch partnership.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card: Great Perks that Outweigh the Fee

April 22, 2026 4

From mid-tier elite status to a free night each cardholder anniversary and fourth night free on award stays, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a valuable wallet addition that pays for itself year after year. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your small business wallet and a look at if it's worth spending money on.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Register to Earn 3X American Airlines AAdvantage Miles on Paid IHG Stays Through Early July

April 22, 2026 0

It’s now a good bit more rewarding to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles on your next slate of stays at an IHG property. Through July 6, 2026, registered IHG One Rewards members can earn an uncapped 3X AAdvantage miles on new bookings. Here’s what to know about this offer and how to register.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How Many IHG Rewards Points Can I Earn on Hotel Stays?

April 21, 2026 0

With a huge global footprint and a large portfolio of hotel brands, IHG provides many opportunities for great reward redemptions. IHG's points may not be as valuable as some other hotel brands, but, luckily, earning lots of IHG points is fairly easy to do. Here's how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Review: Elite Status, Fourth Night Free, And No Annual Fee

April 18, 2026 18

The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is a great value for the occasional IHG guest. This card charges no annual fee and comes with nice perks like a fourth night free on award redemptions, 20% savings on buying IHG points, and no foreign transaction fees. Check out all the benefits in our full review so you can decide if it's the right card for you.

Jenna Hansen & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG One Rewards Premier Card Review: Benefits That Easily Outweigh the Annual Fee

April 11, 2026 49

The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of three IHG co-branded cards from Chase. This card offers increased earning capabilities and some excellent perks, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, and the free night alone is worth the annual fee each year. Does this card deserve a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look at the details.

Samantha Holland & Gabriela Milton

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy IHG Points With an 80% Bonus Through April 30 (0.56¢ Each)

April 8, 2026 168

IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points through April 30, 2026. Until then, members can buy IHG points with an 80% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.56¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Here's what you need to know.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 168 New IHG Properties

April 2, 2026 4

IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 168 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of September 2026.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Launches New 70% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It?

April 1, 2026 20

Now through April 30, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 70% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here's how to decide if it's worth it.

JT Genter & Patrick Stouffer

IHG Launches Points & Cash Discount — Here's How to Utilize It to Buy IHG Points for Cheap

April 14, 2026 7

Another IHG Points & Cash promotion is back. Through April 13, 2026, IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive a discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for around 0.5 cents each.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG One Rewards Account Anniversary Bonus: Earn up to 4X Points on Your Next Stay

March 19, 2026 0

IHG One Rewards members have an ongoing benefit to claim 3X or 4X points on their account's 10th, 15th, or 20th anniversary. You'll want to check your emails to see if you have this offer waiting. Here's how to claim your bonus points on your IHG account anniversary.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn up to 200,000 Points With These IHG Credit Card Welcome Offers

March 14, 2026 11

Chase currently has new welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card that can provide up to 200,000 bonus points! Here's what to know about these offers and how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? Data From Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and More

March 12, 2026 6

Luxury hotel brands aren’t created equal, especially when it comes to the value you’ll get from your points. Across six major hotel chains, some brands consistently deliver higher average cents per point than others. Here’s a look at which luxury brands offer the best value, plus how to earn the points you’ll need to book them.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders and Elites – Book by March 9

March 7, 2026 6

IHG has brought back its 15% award night discount for IHG cardholders and high-tier elites. This promotion is available for stays booked by March 9, 2026, so you don't have long to act. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.

Sam Helmy & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Book a 3-Night IHG Holiday Inn Club Vacations Package From $199 and Get up to 50k Points

March 6, 2026 1

Holiday Inn Club Vacations has a new promotion offering travelers 50,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points along with a cheap three-night vacation package. The catch? You'll have to attend a two-hour timeshare presentation. Here's what you need to know about the latest Holiday Inn Club Vacations offers.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Mid-Tier Hotel Card Offer: Hilton Surpass or IHG One Rewards Premier?

March 6, 2026 26

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card both offer valuable welcome bonuses and a long list of cardmember benefits. We break down the offers to see which card provides more value, considering its benefit and annual fees.

Jenna Hansen & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG Discounts: Save up to 25% at New Properties and up to 20% When You Book a Stay With a Visa Card

March 3, 2026 0

If you’re planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money by taking advantage of a significant discount. Currently, IHG is running several deals that offer savings, including up to 25% off new properties, discounts for using a Visa card, and more.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More

February 27, 2026 0

While Diamond Elite sits at the top of the IHG One Rewards hierarchy, Platinum Elite status often offers the best balance of value and accessibility. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it offers many of the benefits travelers actually use. Moreover, you can earn it relatively easily. Here's everything you need to know about IHG Platinum Elite status.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

All Current Hotel Elite Status Match and Fast-Track Opportunities

February 19, 2026 7

The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program: Perks and Why They're Worth Getting

February 10, 2026 108

Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.

Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program

February 5, 2026 43

The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.

Michelle Molloy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)

February 2, 2026 3

Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.

Senitra Horbrook & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

January 23, 2026 132

Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Fast Track Your Way to IHG Status With These Targeted Offers

January 23, 2026 20

IHG One Rewards is rolling out targeted promotions that make it easier to earn IHG Elite status in 2026. The first offers a fast-track to IHG Diamond Elite in just 8 nights. Or select members can register to earn double Elite Night Credits on eligible stays through March 31, 2026. No matter which offers you're targeted for, you’ll need to register first to participate. Here's how.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

New Qatar Airways & IHG Partnership: How to Earn Avios on IHG Stays and Point Transfers

January 14, 2026 0

IHG Hotels and Qatar Airways announced the launch of a new promotion that lets Qatar Privilege Club Members to earn up to Avios on IHG stays and transfer IHG One Rewards points into Qatar Avios. But is it worth taking advantage of?

Sam Helmy

IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2026 — But Should You Buy?

December 18, 2025 5

At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2026. Here's when this offer can make sense.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG One Rewards Promotions: Current Global and Regional Offers for Bonus Points and More

April 22, 2026 87

Thinking about staying at an IHG property soon? Before you book, it’s worth taking a minute to check what promotions are available to make that stay — and all the ones after — a good bit more rewarding. Here’s an overview of what’s available now.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG Is Ending Its Friends & Family Rate — Here's What's Replacing It

December 11, 2025 1

IHG's Friends & Family Rate, a discount on cash stays for family and friends of full-time IHG employees, is being replaced with IHG One Pass. However, there's a catch that may impact future bookings. A cap using the new rate may end up restricting both flexibility and discounts.

Anthony Cave

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