IHG One Rewards’ global “Up to 3X” promotion is back for stays from October 1 through December 31, 2026. The structure has changed from last year’s version, and it stacks with a separate targeted voco offer right now — one traveler already tested the combination and confirmed the points posted correctly.

What’s on Offer

Register once, then earn bonus points starting with your second qualifying stay — there’s no bonus on the first stay of the promo period. From there:

  • 2X base points on stays booked through most channels (IHG.com, phone, etc.)
  • 3X base points on stays booked through the IHG One Rewards app, WeChat, or LINE
  • No cap on bonus points earned during the promo — this year’s version dropped the 70,000-point ceiling that applied in 2025

That’s a real structural change from last year’s promo, which earned a flat 2X on your second stay and 3X from the third stay onward regardless of booking channel, capped at 70,000 bonus points total. This year, the multiplier depends on how you book, not how many stays you’ve completed — and there’s no ceiling on what you can earn.

Qualifying Rules

  • Register before your qualifying stay (pre-registration was open September 17–30, but you can register any time during the promo window before you need the bonus to apply)
  • Stays must be $30 or more per night
  • Reward Nights and Points & Cash bookings don’t qualify
  • Third-party OTA bookings (Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) don’t qualify — book direct
  • The multiplier applies to base points only, not elite status bonus points or other promotions
  • Multiple rooms booked on the same night by the same member still count as one qualifying stay

Confirmed: This Stacks With the voco 3X Offer

IHG is also running a separate, narrower 3X points offer at voco hotels, running October 6 through December 6, 2026 — a brand-specific bonus that appears targeted rather than open to everyone (some members report being unable to register even when trying). If it’s in your account, the two promotions combine: a traveler testing this confirmed they activated the global promo with a cheap first stay, then checked out at a voco property and had both bonuses post correctly.

The practical sequencing that worked: book a short, inexpensive stay anywhere first to get past the no-bonus first stay, then route your second (or later) stay to a voco property if you have the targeted offer — that stay can earn the global promo’s 2X or 3X and the voco-specific 3X at the same time.

Smart Ways to Play It

  • Keep your first stay short and cheap — it earns no bonus either way, so there’s no reason to spend big on it
  • Book through the IHG app (or WeChat/LINE) instead of the website when you can — it’s the difference between 2X and 3X on every qualifying stay
  • If you have the voco targeted offer, route a stay there after your first stay to stack both bonuses
  • Since there’s no cap this year, frequent IHG stayers have more room to benefit than under 2025’s 70,000-point ceiling

Bottom Line

Registered members earn 2X (direct) or 3X (app/WeChat/LINE) base points starting with their second qualifying $30+ stay through December 31, 2026, with no bonus cap this time around. If you’re also targeted for the voco 3X offer, the two are confirmed to stack — just sequence a cheap first stay before routing a real stay to voco.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my first IHG stay during the promo earn any bonus?

No. The bonus points start with your second qualifying stay during the promo period, October 1 through December 31, 2026. There is no bonus on the first stay.

Is there a limit on how many bonus points I can earn?

No. Unlike the 2025 version of this promo, which capped bonus points at 70,000, the 2026 global promo has no cap.

Does booking through the IHG app actually matter?

Yes. Bookings made through the IHG One Rewards app, WeChat, or LINE earn 3X base points, while bookings made through other channels like the website or phone earn 2X.

Can I combine the global promo with the voco 3X offer?

Yes, if you are targeted for the voco offer. A traveler tested the combination by activating the global promo with a cheap first stay, then staying at a voco property, and confirmed both bonuses posted correctly.

Why can’t I register for the voco 3X offer?

The voco offer appears to be targeted rather than open to all members. Some members have reported being unable to register even when trying, while others received it via email.