IHG has updated several coronavirus (COVID-19) related policies this week that we have covered here and here.
Now, IHG Rewards Club has decided to prevent points from expiring between April 1 and the end of the year.
IHG Global Cancellation Fee Waiver Update (April 6, 2020)
IHG updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) policy on Saturday (April 4 – read more here) that was quickly withdrawn yesterday, and the previous one (read more here) reinstated. The IHG later on Monday issued yet another update dated April 6.
The policy change is for worse as the hotel company now allows some properties to provide vouchers that are essentially IOU’s that are worthless if the individual hotel ceases to operate, changes its flag, or you cannot travel within credit validity.
IHG Global Cancellation Fee Waiver Update (April 4, 2020)
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) policy on Saturday (April 4) that is valid through June 30, 2020, and for stays in Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan) until April 30.
The policy change is actually for worse as the hotel company now allows some properties to provide vouchers that are essentially IOU’s that are worthless if the individual hotel ceases to operate, changes flag, or you cannot travel within credit validity.
InterContinental Hong Kong Closes On April 20, 2020
InterContinental Hong Kong today announced that it would close its doors on April 20, 2020, to commence much-needed renovations, and reopen in 2022 using its original brand Regent.
IHG bought Regent Hotels in 2018 (read more here), and InterContinental Hong Kong was supposed to become Regent Hong Kong next year, but it seems that the renovations will take a bit longer than initially planned.
LAST CALL: IHG Rewards Club Japan 35% Off Through July 15, 2020
IHG Rewards Club launched back in January a stays in Japan through July 15, 2020, that ends tomorrow.
Members can save up to 35% on stays of minimum two nights if booked by March 31.
IHG CEO’s Coronavirus Update
Marriott gave an update of their business and financial situation last week (read more here), and Arne Sorenson released a video message (access here).
Now, the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, Mr. Keith Bar, has released IHG’s message to employees, owners of hotels, other stakeholders and customers.
IHG Rewards Club Free Night Certificate Extensions (Request Only)
IHG Rewards Club credit cardholders get a free night certificate(s) capped at predetermined points value yearly. There is a set expiry on each.
Hilton Honors already announced last week (read more here) that they would automatically extend all free nights certificates for everyone through August 31, 2021.
LAST CALL: IHG Rewards Club 40% To 50% Off Southeast Asia + Korea Flash 72-Hour Sale For Stays Through April 20, 2020 (Book By March 15)
IHG launched on Friday a fantastic Flash Sale for stays at participating hotels in Southeast Asia and Korea that doesn’t require prepayment or even a deposit!
Members save at minimum 40% and up to 50% on their stays through April 20, 2020, if booked by March 15.
IHG Rewards Club 40% To 50% Off Southeast Asia + Korea Flash 72-Hour Sale For Stays Through April 20, 2020 (Book By March 15)
IHG has launched a fantastic Flash Sale for stays at participating hotels in Southeast Asia and Korea that doesn’t require prepayment or even a deposit!
Members save at minimum 40% and up to 50% on their stays between March 14 – April 20, 2020, if booked March 13 – 15.
IHG Global Cancellation Fee Waiver Through April 30, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has a new policy in place that waives all cancellation fees globally for reservations through April 30, 2020.
I would assume that all prepayments are refunded by individual hotels in case of cancellation of reservations due to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
IHG Rewards Club Revised 2020 Elite Qualifying Criteria
IHG Rewards Club on Wednesday released an update to its elite qualifying/requalifying criteria for 2020. There is a separate policy in place for members in Greater China (read more here).
IHG is relaxing the requirements by 25% to 30% due to a drop in travel activity because of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
IHG Rewards Club Kimpton Last Minute Deals March 10 – 16, 2020
IHG Rewards Club Kimpton has released their Last Minute Deals for this coming week/weekend of February March 10 – 16, 2020.
These rates are only available for IHG Rewards Club members, are prepaid and available on select dates depending on the property (see the list below).
IHG Rewards Club 50% Bonus Points Package Bonus Select Americas Hotels Through April 30, 2020
IHG Rewards Club has extended a 50% bonus on Bonus Points Packages when staying at select Americas hotels through April 30, 2020.
Members must book their stays at the new and featured hotels by March 31 to qualify. Bonus Points Package points are elite qualifying, but the extra 50% bonus points are not.
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