Quick Update
March 7th, 2010
Folks – I now it’s been very quiet on my front – but I’ve been traveling!
Business and usual from the 16th march!
Priority Club Quiz – Everyone’s a winner (again)…
February 11th, 2010
What: A quiz which you should all know the answers to gets you 100 points. (This is different to the quiz last year which netted 500 points.
“You’re just a few moments away from 100 Priority Club points.* Simply answer these three easy questions and click “send” – if you’re correct, well let you know and your points will be credited. If you get it wrong the first time – just try again”
How: Enter Now
Book in advance and save up to 25% + 1000 points
February 8th, 2010
What: Book in advance and save. This offer books in to rate “IDAVR” – which is the advance purchase rate (normally for bookings greater than 14 days from your stay date).
Whether you are planning a city break, visiting friends and family or planning a romantic getaway over a weekend, why not book in advance and save up to 25% at participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Hotels. We’ll even give you 1000 bonus points.
Where: Europe
Brands: “Participating” Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Hotels
When: Between now and April 11, 2010.
How:
(For all points offers see All Current Points Offers )
InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo(TM), Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express® and Express by Holiday Inn(TM) hotels
Earn an extra 4000 Priortiy Club Reward Points – Every Stay
February 5th, 2010
What:“Ambassadors: Earn whenever you stay. From 1 February – 30 April 2010 Ambassadors earn 4,000 bonus points for stays on the Bonus Points Package at participating InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts.“
Where:Worldwide
Brands: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts
When: Between 1 February 2010 and 30 April 2010
How: Book now…
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(For all points offers see All Current Points Offers )
InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo(TM), Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express® and Express by Holiday Inn(TM) hotels
Priority Club Points for Hilton HHonnors Members!
February 4th, 2010
So Hilton HHonors® have increased the number of points required to get your free night, as I reported earlier in the year Priority Club had no such plans, and now they have gone one better…read on!
If you’re a Hilton HHonors® member, you may have noticed that your account is feeling about 20% lighter. At Priority Club® Rewards, we value your loyalty and we’d like to make up for what you’ve lost with Hilton.
Just tell us how many HHonors points you’ve “lost” and:
- We’ll automatically “give you back” 1,000 Priority Club points
- If you’re one of the top 20,000 “Lucky Losers,” you will gain back up to 20% of your current HHonors balance in Priority Club points (up to 20,000 points)
- If you’re “The Luckiest Loser,” you’ll win 2 million Priority Club points
Priority Club Points Promotions – Updated
February 3rd, 2010
3 new offers now in the master list of “All Current Points Offers” – make sure you register now!
Friends and Family – Still Going Strong
February 2nd, 2010
What: Around 30% off rack rates at all hotels worldwide using the Friends & Family deal.
Some frequently asked questions…
Q: I don’t know this employee – is that a problem?
A: Not so far, if asked just say it’s an internet friend!
Q: Do I need the voucher print out?
A: Depends on the hotel, some ask for it, some don’t
Q: How far in advance to I have to book?
A: Typically 7 days, but some hotels such as the Crowne Plaza in Auckland it’s 30 days.
Q: Can you book more than one room on this rate?
A: Absolutely
Q: Can I get points on this rate?
A: No afraid not – this is and cancellation policy (i.e. you can’t) are the only downsides to this great rate
Q: Does this rate only apply to the cheapest rooms?
A: No – it depends what rooms the hotel release at this rate, I’ve successfully booked a suite using this deal!
Where: Worldwide: Europe,North America, Central and South America, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania
Brands: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Indigo, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels
When: The Friends and Family Rate may be terminated at any time without prior notice.
How: Book now…
Notes: As always – subject to availability – see T&C’s
(For all rate offers see All Current Rate Offers )
News – No change for Priority Club Rewards!
January 21st, 2010
What: So Hilton have upped the number of points required to book a reward room – no doubt thanks to those lovely people at Blackstone who purchased Hilton for US$27bn at the top of the market – ouch. But good news for Priority Club members…
“We have no plans to change the Priority Club Rewards programme in any way,” says Peter Tippen, IHG’s director of relationship marketing in the EMEA region.
He revealed that almost 40% of all room nights in IHG hotels are now booked by Priority Club members, up from a quarter two years ago and reflecting the increased popularity of ‘free rooms’ in the recession.
Link: Times Online
Presidential Suite Charity Auction!
January 18th, 2010
What:
“We have partnered with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to bring an exclusive offering to the eBay User community.
You will find over 30 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts who have donated some of their most prestigious Suites to raise money for the youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, the UK charity that gives practical and financial support to the young people who need it most.
Enrich your passion for travel and experience an InterContinental Presidential Suite and contribute to a great cause!”
PS. No idea if Royal Ambassadors get a free mini-bar!
How: Bid now!
About The Prince’s Trust:
- Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps change young lives in the UK. It gives practical and financial support, developing skills such as confidence and motivation. It works with 14-30 year olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. There are one million young people not in education, employment or training in the UK who need our help. The Prince’s Trust needs 1million a week to continue its vital work.
Priority Club Points Promotions – Updated
January 14th, 2010
With the new offers of 2010 – I’ve updated the master list of “All Current Points Offers” – make sure you register now!