Can people who are not IHG members take part?

Yes. IHG One Rewards membership is free, and the promotion has no new-member definition; once a member has registered for the promotion, qualifying stays count towards it.

Is an invitation or referral code required?

No. Simply register once on IHG's official promotion page or in the IHG One Rewards app.

Does the first stay earn bonus points?

No. The first qualifying stay is the threshold that activates the promotion; 2X/3X applies from the second qualifying stay onwards.

Paid stays with more than US$30 in qualifying spend per night, booked through IHG's direct channels. Reward Nights, Points+Cash and bookings made through third-party platforms (such as Expedia and Booking.com) do not count.

IHG Q4 2026 global promotion: 2X or 3X points from the second qualifying stay

By GetQuids· Last verified: 1 October 2026 (HKT)· Offer ends: 31 December 2026· 2 min read

The IHG One Rewards Q4 2026 global promotion runs from 1 October to 31 December. From the second qualifying stay, bookings made through official direct channels earn double points, and bookings made in the app, on WeChat or on LINE earn triple points. This guide sets out how to register and which stays qualify.

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Key facts

The earning period for IHG One Rewards' global 'Up to 3X' promotion is 1 October to 31 December 2026.
The early registration window (17–30 September) has closed. Members may still register once during the promotion period, but nights stayed before registration do not count.
From the second qualifying stay, bookings made through IHG's official direct channels earn double points, while bookings made in the IHG One Rewards app (iOS / Android / HarmonyOS), via WeChat in mainland China, or via LINE in Japan / Taiwan / Thailand earn triple points.
The first qualifying stay earns no bonus, but it must be booked through a direct channel to activate eligibility for the promotion.
Qualifying stays are paid stays with more than US$30 in qualifying spend per night; Reward Nights, Points+Cash and third-party bookings (such as Expedia / Booking.com) are excluded. Bonus points are uncapped.

Last verified: 1 October 2026 (HKT) · Official terms prevail

How the promotion works

This is IHG's global promotion for the fourth quarter of 2026, and its mechanics are straightforward: register first, then book and stay through IHG's official direct channels between 1 October and 31 December. The first qualifying stay serves only to activate the promotion and earns no bonus; bonus points apply from the second qualifying stay onwards.

To earn 3X, book through the IHG One Rewards mobile app, which is available on iOS, Android and HarmonyOS. Bookings made via WeChat in mainland China, or via LINE in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand, also earn 3X.

How to register

Open a free IHG One Rewards account (the promotion draws no distinction for 'new members'; any member may take part).
Register once on IHG's official promotion page or in the IHG One Rewards app; Frequent Miler's report lists IHG's official registration links.
No invitation or referral code is required; registration is completed directly on the registration page.
Stay only after registering: bonus points are not applied retroactively to stays completed before registration.

FAQ

Can people who are not IHG members take part?: Yes. IHG One Rewards membership is free, and the promotion has no new-member definition; once a member has registered for the promotion, qualifying stays count towards it.
Is an invitation or referral code required?: No. Simply register once on IHG's official promotion page or in the IHG One Rewards app.
Does the first stay earn bonus points?: No. The first qualifying stay is the threshold that activates the promotion; 2X/3X applies from the second qualifying stay onwards.
Which stays qualify?: Paid stays with more than US$30 in qualifying spend per night, booked through IHG's direct channels. Reward Nights, Points+Cash and bookings made through third-party platforms (such as Expedia and Booking.com) do not count.

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