IHG Rewards Club has started to extend December 31, 2020, expiring free night certificates through August 31, 2021, based on reader reports we have received.

IHG previously extended all 2020 (2019 issued) certificates until December 31, 2020, and those issued in 2020 are valid for 18 months.

IHG Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific have launched an offer for stays through June 30, 2021.

IHG Rewards Club members can save up to 40% and non-members 35%. You must book by February 28.

Here’s a comprehensive look at IHG’s coronavirus policies and IHG Rewards Club promotional opportunities, both rate and points for December 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.

IHG runs two guest recognition programs of InterContinental Ambassador and Kimpton Inner Circle in addition to the group-wide IHG Rewards Club.

Royal Ambassador and Inner Circle tiers are invitation only and based on the cash spend at select brands during the calendar year. IHG has now sent out Royal Ambassador renewals for 2021, including some account upgrades.

IHG has received a lot of heat lately for not extending the free night certificates issued to select credit cardholders.

IHG Rewards Club customer service in the Philippines has blamed Chase for not allowing them to extend certificates when the expiry date of similar free nights issued from Chase to World of Hyatt and Marriott Bonvoy members have been pushed well into 2021.

IHG Hotels in Southeast Asia and Korea offer 15% off flexible cancellation rates for American Express cardholders.

You can save 15% on the room rate or 20% on F&B expenses at any of the participating hotels through December 30, 2021, if booked by September 30.