Birthday offer for IHG One Rewards members
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IHG One Rewards, a loyalty program for IHG® Hotels & Resorts, has launched a Birthday Offer exclusively for its members.
This promotion is designed to enhance the experience of IHG One Rewards members by offering them special benefits during their birthday period.
How to Participate in the Birthday Offer?
To be eligible for the Birthday Offer, individuals must be members of the IHG One Rewards program and receive an official invitation to participate.
Once invited, members are required to register their membership number in advance. This proactive registration is essential to take part in the Offer.
Earning Bonus Points
After registration, members have the opportunity to earn 3,000 bonus points through a single ‘Qualifying Weekend Stay’ within a 90-day window following their registration. This special stay can be at any participating IHG® Hotels & Resorts brand or Six Senses® Hotels, Resorts & Spas.
However, it’s crucial to note that these bonus points are a one-time reward, applicable only to the first Qualifying Weekend Stay within the specified period.
Criteria for a Qualifying Weekend Stay
A ‘Qualifying Weekend Stay’ is defined as a two-night stay, including at least one night on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. The stay must be booked at a Qualifying Rate, with a minimum total spend of $30 USD per night. Members should be aware that if multiple rooms are booked, bonus points will be awarded based on the room with the highest average rate for those nights. Additionally, in scenarios where more than one member checks into the same room, only the member who received and registered for the Offer is eligible for the bonus points.
The invitation to participate in this Offer is strictly personal and cannot be transferred. Points earned through this Offer do not qualify for Elite status. Members can utilize these points for Reward Nights, merchandise, or other redemption options available in the IHG One Rewards program.
Conclusion
The Birthday Offer by IHG One Rewards presents a valuable opportunity for members to enhance their travel experiences. By understanding and adhering to the terms and conditions, members can enjoy the benefits of this exclusive offer, making their birthday period more rewarding.
If I already had a stay booked before I registered, do I need to cancel and rebook the stay? Also, will it apply to stays outside of the US? I couldn’t find a full T&C page.
Thanks.
Ann, This offer is individualized, you should receive an invitation to participate and a link to register for the promotion in your email or account. Here is an example of the terms and conditions I received:
For this ‘Birthday Offer’ (‘Offer’), you must be an IHG One Rewards member and be invited to participate in the Offer. After receiving an invitation, you must register your member number in advance to participate in the Offer. Once registered, you can earn 3,000 IHG One Rewards bonus points on one ‘Qualifying Weekend Stay’ during the 90-day period following registration. The Qualifying Weekend Stay may be at any participating IHG® Hotels & Resorts brand or participating Six Senses® Hotels, Resorts & Spas (as identified on each hotel’s booking page). To be eligible for the 3,000 bonus points, the Qualifying Weekend Stay (as defined below) must fall within the 90-day period immediately following the date you registered for the Offer. After registering, this Offer can only be redeemed once by a member, which means the 3,000 bonus points are awarded for the first Qualifying Weekend Stay during the 90-period; bonus points are not awarded under this Offer for any other weekend stays. The time needed for awarding points can vary with each offer, so please allow up to 6 weeks for the bonus points to be posted to your account.
For the purposes of this Offer, a ‘Qualifying Weekend Stay’ is defined as two (2) consecutive nights at the same property that includes at least one room night for a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, by the Member who received and registered for the Offer, where the stay is booked under a Qualifying Rate, with total spend exceeding $30 USD (or local equivalent) per night. If a member books more than one room on the same room nights, they will only receive bonus points for the Offer on the Qualifying Weekend Stay based on the room nights with the higher average room rates for such nights. If more than one member checks into the same room, only one member who received an invitation and registered for the Offer is eligible to claim the Qualifying Weekend Stay for the purposes of the Offer. For additional details on Qualifying Rates, and Qualifying Stays in general, please see the IHG One Rewards Membership Terms and Conditions, which can be found here.
The invitation to participate in this Offer applies to the original recipient only and cannot be transferred. Points awarded through this Offer are not Elite status qualifying. The points earned during the Offer can be used towards Reward Nights, can be redeemed for merchandise, or can be used for other redemption opportunities, as permitted under the IHG One Rewards programme. The Offer and IHG One Rewards membership are subject to the IHG One Rewards programme terms and conditions and earning structure, which can be found here or by visiting ihgrewards.com. IHG reserves the right to recoup any points incorrectly awarded. IHG also reserves the right to remove a member’s points, downgrade their status or cancel their account if fraudulent use of the Offer is detected, and any fraudulent activity relating to a member’s account or this Offer is subject to the IHG One Rewards Membership Terms and Conditions, including any of the identified actions that may be taken in response to such activity. To the extent permitted by applicable law, IHG reserves the right of final interpretation of the Offer, as well as the right to cancel, terminate, suspend and/or modify the Offer at any time.