Possible Details of New Premium IHG Card by Sam Helmy April 4, 2018 27 We recently reported that the IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card may be going to the wayside and could be replaced by two new card products. Nothing is confirmed at this point, but signs are pointing to either a completely new product offering or a modified product or products. As posted in our Facebook community, Award Travel 101, an image has surfaced showing a new premium IHG co-branded credit card.
IHG Reduces Value of Free Night Certificate by Sam Helmy April 4, 2018 35 IHG has reduced the value of its annual free night certificate earned by being an IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card cardmember. Certificates issued as of May 1, 2018, can only be redeemed at properties that have standard award nights priced at 40,000 points or less. Category 8 or higher properties will no longer be eligible for redemption with the free night certificate.
IHG Rewards Card Going Away? by Sam Helmy March 27, 2018 53 It looks like the life of the IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card may be in question. We can't find the card directly linked at Chase.com, but a google search does drive to mentions of the card. At the same time, the links we have on the blog here continue to work.
Redeem IHG Points and Certificates for Stays at Kimpton by Sam Helmy January 11, 2018 36 Realizing IHG’s announcement in late 2017, you can now book Kimpton properties using IHG Rewards. In light of the recent price hike of IHG redemptions, this is good news, since it adds a portfolio of over 60 boutique hotels to the IHG property list, increasing your choice and options. You can also use your IHG Free Night certificates awarded from the IHG Rewards credit card at Kimpton properties.
IHG Adds 70,000-Point Per Night Redemption Reward Level by Sam Helmy January 3, 2018 45 IHG has brought in 2018 just like it did 2017, with adjustments to its award chart. 2018 adjustments impact hundreds of properties across the world, with most increasing in cost by 5,000 to 10,000 points. In addition to adjusting the rates at properties, the more significant impact is that IHG has added an additional level, increasing the maximum cost per night at some of its properties from 60,000 points per night to 70,000 points per night.
Earn IHG Points With OpenTable and Grubhub Bookings by Sam Helmy December 1, 2017 42 IHG has announced a new partnership with GrubHub and OpenTable. You will be able to earn IHG points when you make a reservation with either service. The new partnership with OpenTable is live in the US and will expand to the UK and Australia by the end of 2017.
