Suite Saturdays: Executive Suite @ Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta

Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby

Welcome to our weekly video review on hotel suites and rooms around the world! This week’s edition features the Executive Suite, an open plan suite at the Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for up-to-date content on hotel video reviews! READ MORE: IHG Rewards Club Rate & Bonus Points […]

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Six Senses Ambassador & Inner Circle Benefits Revealed

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels acquired the Six Sense luxury brand close to two years ago back in early 2019 (read more here) and has been in the process of integrating the hotels into the IHG Rewards Club and Ambassador programs ever since. IHG disclosed that Six Senses spend would be counted towards InterContinental Royal Ambassador qualification (read […]

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IHG Rewards Club Buy Points 75% Bonus Sale Through December 31, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Rewards Club has launched a new offer to buy points with a 75% bonus through December 31, 2020. IHG frequently sells its points (the maximum bonus is 100%), and members can now buy up to 250,000 every calendar year before any targeted offers. You can check your personalized IHG Rewards Club buy points offer here. […]

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IHG Europe Third Night Free (33% Off) Through March 31, 2021 (Book By December 31)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG has extended its Europe sale for stays in participating countries and hotels through March 31, 2021. You must now book by December 31. IHG Rewards Club members get a third night free (34% discount). There is a one-night deposit requirement, but you can change your stay dates by contacting the hotel minimum of 48 […]

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OPINION: IHG Is Really Shortsighted For Not Extending Expiring Certificates

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels and IHG Rewards Club affiliated credit cards issue free night certificates, usually valid for 12 months after, in a handful of markets, the most important being the United States. IHG has extended some expiring certificates by six months, and all certificates issued in 2020 have 18 months validity. This doesn’t help a lot, […]

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IHG Hotels Europe 32% Off Flexible Winter Sale For Stays Through April 30, 2021 (Book By January 10)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels in Europe are now offering flexible (no prepayment required) Winter Sale-rates for stays through April 30, 2021. IHG Rewards Club members save 32% (non-member discount capped at 30%) on stays in the UK and Europe if booked by January 10. You can access this offer on IHG’s website here. READ MORE: IHG Rewards […]

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LAST CALL: IHG Rewards Club Buy Points 100% Bonus Flash Sale Through November 27, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Rewards Club this week a Flash Sale to buy points with a 100% bonus that ends on Black Friday (November 27, 2020). IHG frequently sells its points (the maximum bonus is 100%), and members can now buy up to 250,000 every calendar year before any targeted offers. You can check your personalized IHG Rewards […]

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IHG Rewards Club Buy Points 100% Bonus Flash Sale Through November 27, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

InterContinental Le MoanaIHG Rewards Club has launched a new offer to buy points with a 100% bonus through November 27, 2020. IHG frequently sells its points (the maximum bonus is 100%), and members can now buy up to 250,000 every calendar year before any targeted offers. You can check your personalized IHG Rewards Club buy points offer here. […]

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IHG Rewards Club Australia Double Virgin Australia Velocity Points Through June 30, 2021 (Book By December 30)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels in Australia have launched a bonus miles opportunity for Virgin Australia Velocity program member stays through June 30, 2021. IHG Rewards Club members who choose to earn Velocity points will earn double the usual number if the bookings are made by December 30). You can access this offer on IHG’s website here. READ […]

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IHG Rewards Club 50% Bonus Points Package-Bonus Through March 31, 2021 (Book By December 31)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG tends to run a bonus for booking Bonus Points Package-rates during their yearly Cyber Sale. Now, IHG Rewards Club members can earn 50% more Bonus Points Package points on stays through March 31, 2021, if booked by December 31. You can access IHG’s page for Bonus Points Packages here and the page where this […]

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IHG InterContinental Ambassador & Royal Ambassador Benefits Update (November 19, 2020)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Hayman Island by InterContinentalIHG Rewards Club has a separate paid guest recognition program called Ambassador that was originally only valid for stays at InterContinental hotels but has now expanded to Regent and Mr & Mrs Smith (+ Kimpton stays count towards Royal Ambassador). InterContinental Ambassador program has now quietly updated part of the Terms and COnditions that deals […]

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Reader Question: Why IHG Hasn’t Extended December 31, 2020 Expiring Certificates?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Several readers have contacted us regarding IHG Rewards Club certificates set to expire on December 31, 2020, and why they haven’t been extended. Remember to send us your questions and comments by email, and Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover them here several times a week. You can access the IHG Rewards Club here. READ MORE: IHG […]

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IHG Covid-19 Policies & IHG Rewards Club Rate And Bonus Promotions November 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Here’s a comprehensive look at IHG’s coronavirus policies and IHG Rewards Club promotional opportunities, both rate and points for November 2020. Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from both hotels and airlines. You can send questions and comments as well. You can access IHG here. READ MORE: IHG Rewards Club Rate & Bonus Points […]

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IHG Hotels Japan Rebate Eligible Sale For Stays January 31, 2021 (Book By October 31)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG has started to promote travel within Japan that is eligible for the rebate/discount funded by the country’s government. You have to be careful with the rates that you book (not all are eligible), and you then need to get a voucher/code from a third party website for the property to apply towards your folio […]

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IHG Hotels Europe Third Night Free Rate Plan For Stays March 31, 2021 (Book By December 30)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG launched back in June a third-night free rate plan for stays in Europe through Marc 31, 2021, which booking deadline has now been extended until December 30. “Get A Night On Us” allows members to save 34% on stays of three nights. There is a prepayment of one night, and you can amend your […]

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UPDATE: $5 Covid-19 Surcharge At Holiday Inn Express?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Earlier in the week, we covered a reader’s case where a Holiday Inn Express hotel had added an undisclosed Covid-19 related surcharge. We have now received a statement from the IHG whether this practice is allowed. Remember to send us your questions and comments by email, and Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover […]

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READER EMAIL: Has IHG Retired InterContinental Ambassador Sign Up & Renew Promotions?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Rewards Club launched back in July an exciting offer (read more here and here) to get new members to sign up or renew their InterContinental Ambassador membership between July 30 – November 15, 2020. A reader dropped us a note to find out if this offer has been quietly removed as there is no information […]

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IHG Hotels New Zealand Summer Offers Through March 31, 2021

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels has three new or extended sales for stays in New Zealand during the southern summer. IHG Rewards Club members can book breakfast and parking inclusive rate, save up to 35% on longer stays, or save 20% on midweek stays through March 31, 2021, if booked by October 31. You can access this offer […]

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$5 Covid-19 Surcharge At Holiday Inn Express?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a message about an undisclosed Covi-19 surcharge that an IHG affiliated hotel had in place. Remember to send us your questions and comments by email, and Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover them here several times a week. You can access IHG here. READ MORE: IHG Rewards Club […]

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IHG Hotels “Urban Escapes” For India, Nepal & Bangladesh Through June 30, 2021 (Book By December 31)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

IHG Hotels have launched a new “Urban Escapes” rate plan for stays at participating hotels in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The rate plan comes with breakfast and dinner for two and is valid for stays through June 30, 2021, if booked by December 31. You can access this offer on IHG’s website here. READ MORE: […]

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