Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences by Tyler Glatt March 1, 2024 0 There's more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.
IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More by Tyler Glatt February 19, 2024 0 Despite being just one step below top-tier Diamond Elite status, IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status holds its own as IHG's elite status sweet spot. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it's clear why this tier shines brighter than the ones below it. And on top of that, you can earn it relatively easily — for as little as $99 annually if you carry one of two IHG co-branded credit cards.
Best Mid-Tier Hotel Card Offer: Hilton Surpass or IHG One Rewards Premier? by Jenna Hansen February 13, 2024 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.
You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences by Sam Helmy February 12, 2024 0 The IHG One Rewards Access platform is offering up a host of sporting opportunities in 2024 with deals across various sports, including tennis, rugby, and major league soccer. That means you can now use your IHG points for experiences. Should you? Let's take a look.
How To Earn and Use IHG Award Night Certificates by JT Genter May 29, 2025 30 Did you know you can get a free night each year with select IHG credit cards? The IHG anniversary night is a great credit card perk that can easily provide more value than its annual fee, but it has some limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about earning and using these certificates.
New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers by Skye Class January 15, 2024 2 In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.
You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Iberostar Resort Stays by Tyler Glatt December 19, 2023 0 IHG's partnership with Iberostar took another step forward today. Now, IHG One Rewards members can book all-inclusive stays at more than 40 beachfront resorts with points. Here's all you need to know about this new opportunity to redeem points for stays at Iberostar properties.
How To Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy August 15, 2025 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, we have several options that will allow us to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Now Live: Free Point Transfers for IHG Diamond and IHG Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 6, 2023 9 IHG announced that IHG Diamond Elite members and IHG Business Rewards members can now transfer points to other IHG accounts free of charge, effective immediately. Other members have to pay a charge of $5 per 1,000 points to transfer points. So, why should you care about this new function?
Register to Earn up to 6X Emirates Skywards Miles on IHG Stays by Skye Class March 1, 2024 0 The promotion for those interested in earning Emirates Skywards miles with their IHG stays is back. Members can get triple Skywards miles on IHG stays booked by November 22, 2023, for stays completed before February 29, 2024. That means up to 6x Emirates miles per dollar spent! But there are conditions. Here are the details.
Airbnb Canceled in New York City? Here’s How To Claim 10K Bonus IHG Points by Skye Class September 27, 2023 0 IHG One Rewards is offering bonus points to travelers who had their NYC Airbnb stays canceled due to new regulations in the city. Through the end of 2023, IHG One Rewards members can claim 10,000 points with proof of a canceled Airbnb stay in New York City. Here's how to claim your points if you were affected.
Earn 1,000 Bonus British Airways Avios for IHG Stays by Sam Helmy September 16, 2023 0 Through October 31, 2023, you can earn 1,000 bonus British Airways bonus Avios for IHG stays of two nights or more. To be eligible, you must be a member of both programs and set your earning preference with IHG to BA Avios. But is it worth it?
IHG Award Nights Can Now Set You Back Up to 250,000 Points by Sam Helmy July 19, 2023 3 Without any announcement, IHG has upped the award pricing on some of its properties to a massive 250,000 points per night. Here's what we're seeing at some of IHG's top luxury properties.
(Most) IHG One Rewards Benefits Now Available at (Many) Iberostar Beachfront Resorts by Sam Helmy June 29, 2023 0 Starting today, June 29, 2023, IHG One Rewards members now receive elite benefits at participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts. Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members receive a host of different benefits, including late and early check-out and check-in, welcome amenities, and complimentary upgrades. Here's the full list of participating properties and the perks that IHG One Rewards elites get as part of this new integration.
Cheap Hyatt Points to Vegas Getaways: What’s Coming in Week 3 of Daily Getaways by Sam Helmy June 25, 2023 3 The 2023 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways returned on June 12, 2023. This year, the promotion runs from Monday to Friday from June 12 through July 5, 2023. Similar to most years, there are some excellent deals to be had, including hotel points purchases from 0.5¢ per point to incredible Vegas getaways and more. Weeks one and two have come and gone. From cheap Hyatt points to Universal tickets and Vegas suites, here's what you can expect from Daily Getaways in week three.
Opinion: New IHG Terms Are Part of Anti-Consumer Trends With Award Bookings by Ryan Smith May 18, 2023 4 Few people pay attention to the minutiae of changes in award program terms and conditions. A snippet added here. A deleted phrase there. These often don't matter much. One recent change, however, deserves attention. Here's the growing problem in award travel that I think is unfair to travelers.
Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus by Sam Helmy April 5, 2023 0 Emirates recently launched a promotion giving you up to a 25% bonus when you convert points to Skywards miles from select hotel and bank programs. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 30, and participating brands include IHG, Marriott, and Accor Live Limitless. However, we have a few words of caution before you consider transferring points to Emirates.
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Aeroplan Points on IHG Stays by Sam Helmy October 27, 2022 0 IHG launched a new promotion offering up to 15,000 bonus Air Canada Aeroplan points for eligible IHG stays. The promotion is valid for stays through January 31, 2023. However, reservations must be completed by November 30, 2022.
Last Chance: Transfer IHG One Points to Virgin Velocity Points With a 15% Bonus by Sam Helmy October 21, 2022 0 IHG One Rewards brought back a promotion giving you a 15% bonus when you transfer IHG One Rewards points to the Virgin Velocity program. The promotion is valid for transfers through October 25, 2022. But, is it worth transferring your IHG points at this ratio?
Renew InterContinental Ambassador Status, Get 20,000 Bonus Points by Ryan Smith September 1, 2022 8 IHG is offering a promotion to sign up for or renew an InterContinental Ambassador status by December 31, 2022 and receive 20,000 bonus points. To score the bonus points, this promotion also requires staying two nights with select IHG hotel brands. For those interested, here's a look at the details of this promotion.
Starting Today: U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways 2022. Here’s a Preview of Weeks 1-2. by Sam Helmy July 18, 2022 2 The deals for the first two weeks of the U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways kick off today. This year's set of deals include hotel points for as little as 0.5 cents each as well as Univeral Orlando packages, luxury Accor stays in various cities, and suites at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
IHG Hotels and Resorts Introduces New IHG One Rewards Program by Sam Helmy April 27, 2022 4 IHG is finally launching its new IHG One Rewards program. The new program sees significant changes - including a new elite tier - while some tiers have been renamed and qualifying requirements have been tweaked. Also, there are brand new benefits for some tiers, and IHG has announced the upcoming introduction of its Milestone Rewards.
Get a 25% Transfer Bonus When Converting Hotel Points To Avios by Skye Class April 21, 2022 17 Now through April 25, British Airways Executive Club members will get 25% bonus Avios when converting hotel points from participating hotel brands. We've seen this deal in the past, although it's usually been a 30-35% bonus. Still, this could be a good opportunity to top off your Avios account if needed.
IHG Rewards Changes Coming in March 2022: New Elite Status Tiers & Higher Requirements by Ryan Smith January 19, 2022 6 IHG Rewards just announced changes to its loyalty program, coming in March 2022. Elite status will have more tiers, and earning this status just got more complicated. Additionally, IHG's announcement means the info you see online/in the app is no longer correct. But, IHG promises "more fun" and "enhanced benefits" coming soon. Let's dig in to what we know so far.
IHG Offers Members Points in Exchange for Expired Free Night Awards by Ryan Smith January 3, 2022 15 We recently shared that Hyatt is offering points for expiring awards, and now IHG is doing the same for free night awards. Given that IHG didn’t extend awards that expired at the end of 2021, this could be a good way for members to get something in return for any awards that they weren’t able to use. Here are the details we’ve seen from members’ experiences.
