Priority Club Connect Blog

About the InterContinental Concierge Videos

community@ihg.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:29:51 GMT

Meet Gary Nuzum, and learn more about the InterContinental Concierge Videos.

What you didn’t know about Thanksgiving

community@ihg.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:05:48 GMT

Other than eating and spending time with family and friends, Thanksgiving has a lot of history behind it. For those who may not know all about the holiday, here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving and of course, turkeys!

THANKSGIVING
• In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving.
• In 1863, Abraham Lincoln officially set aside the last Thursday in November as a day for national thanksgiving, praise and prayer.
• In 1939, Franklin Roosevelt moved the Thanksgiving date a week forward in hopes that an extra seven days in the Christmas shopping season would be a boom to retailers. Americans were not happy with this and so two years later Congress passed a law that restored Thanksgiving to the last Thursday in November.
• Canada celebrates Thanksgiving too! It is held on the second Monday in October.

TURKEY
• Turkey is the traditional dish for the Thanksgiving feast. In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no official reason or declaration for the use of turkey. They just happened to be the most plentiful meat available at the time of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
• Ben Franklin thought the North American wild turkey should be the national bird. Of course, the turkey of his day was nothing like the domesticated descendants we know today. The wild turkey of Ben Franklin's day was a brightly plumed, cunning bird of flight.
• Not all turkeys gobble. Gobbling is a male thing as hens make a clicking noise.
• Domesticated turkeys can not fly, but wild turkeys can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. They're also fast on their feet, hitting land speeds of up to 25 mph.

TRAVEL
According to the American Automobile Association…
• 86% of Thanksgiving vacationers are expected to travel by car and 6% by air this year
• This October, the time when most people make decisions in regards to Thanksgiving travel, average gasoline prices were approximately $0.77 cheaper than they were in October 2008.
• Thanksgiving travelers will journey an average of 815 miles roundtrip this upcoming holiday weekend.

Now that you know more about Thanksgiving, we’d love to know what your plans are for the holiday, if any! Share them with us and your fellow Priority Club Connect members in any or all of the threads below:

With Halloween behind us, what are you doing for Thanksgiving?

Going on holiday for Thanksgiving? for Christmas?

Priority Club Partners

community@ihg.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:57:22 GMT

Hear from Mark Shepherd about making the most of your points with our partners.

For more information, and to see available partners visit the Priority Club Rewards partners page.

Redeeming Your Points For Flights

community@ihg.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:53 GMT

Meet Brian Ericson, Director of New Business & Product Development for Priority Club Rewards, and learn about Flights Anywhere -- Priority Club's new program that allows you to redeem your points (and cash) for flights.

Check out Flights Anywhere here.

Thank you from Steve Sickel

community@ihg.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:57:54 GMT

Double Points and Miles

Points and Cash

Have you told us about your favorite places to eat in your hometown (or on the road)? Tell us here.

Learn More About the Newest Hotel Indigo

community@ihg.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:25:19 GMT

Hear about the Newest Hotel Indigo located in sunny San Diego, CA from Janis Cannon, VP of Brand Management for Hotel Indigo.

You'll hear about San Diego's only only LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building.
Also hear about our "Canine Cocktails" every Tuesday and learn about a special event on Tuesday, September 22
Check out a great bonus points offer (only available through the end of the year!)

Visit the Hotel Indigo San Diego on the web.

Have you stayed at the Hotel Indigo San Diego? It's been nominated for a "10 Best California Creations" in California Home and Design Magazine. If you agree, vote for #27 here.

There's a new blogger in Priority Club Connect...

community@ihg.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:06:01 GMT

Announcing Shannon Lane, Priority Club Connect's newest blogger!

At Quebec's Ice Hotel

Describe yourself in ten words or less

I love exploring the world and being a good mom.

What are you really good at?

I’m really good at making people laugh.

What is your favorite motto?

Happiness is doing fun things with the people you care about ~Dallas Snell

When (and how) did you start blogging?

I started blogging about travel in 2002, right after a bad vacation.

Where are your favorite places to travel?

I love the UK, but the Smokey Mountains always remind me of childhood vacations. National Parks and beaches are always fun too.

What is your best travel tip?

When flying, always squeeze the extra air out of your liquids and lotions and then place in a plastic bag. This will prevent any leakage on your clothing.

What’s the best thing about staying in a hotel?

Room service! (I don’t have to cook and can eat in bed )

Anything else you would like us to know?

Half of the adventure is getting there.

Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia

Be sure to welcome Shannon and check out her blog in Priority Club Connect:

http://community.priorityclub.com/people/ShannonLane/blog

Did you know... Points & Cash

community@ihg.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:08:24 GMT

Did you know IHG recently launched "Points & Cash" - a new way for you to make the most of your Priority Club Rewards points?

Check out points and cash at www.priorityclub.com/pointsandcash

Have a question about Points & Cash? Leave it in the comments section below.

Check out some of the great Mexico Deals!

community@ihg.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:47:11 GMT

Priority Club Rewards members worldwide can earn 500 bonus miles with Aeromexico every time they book a qualifying rate and stay at any IHG hotel in Mexico. Miles will appear on their Aeromexico statement within 5 weeks after check out. Registration is required here. Enter 3039 in the Promotion Code Box.

Congratulations to Our Free Night Winners!

community@ihg.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:26:12 GMT

Congratulations to Our Free Night Winners! Tell us where you would spend a free night and you could be a winner too!

For more information: http://community.priorityclub.com/blogs/pccblog/2009/07/15/30-free-days-in-30-ni ghts

Day 1 Winner - Amanda K., Georgia

Day 2 Winner - Bridget B., Kentucky

Day 3 Winner - Iris P., Michigan

Day 4 Winner - Edward F., South Carolina

Day 5 Winner - V R., Georgia

Day 6 Winner - William O., South Carolina

Day 7 Winner - Terry M., Georgia

Day 8 Winner - Daniel K., Minnesota

Day 9 Winner - Valerie R., Michigan

Day 10 Winner - Josh V., Kentucky

Day 11 Winner - Lawrence G., Pennsylvania

Day 12 Winner - Hudson R., Indiana

Day 13 Winner - Kevin K., Minnesota

Day 14 Winner - Ken I., Oregon

Day 15 Winner - Valorie S., Kansas

Day 16 Winner - Lance S., Texas

Day 17 Winner - Hosung P., Illinois

Day 18 Winner -Matt L., Illionois

Day 19 Winner - Deborah W., Oregon

Day 20 Winner - Mike R., Minnesota

Day 21 Winner - Kris D., Maine

Day 22 Winner - Barbara T., New Mexico

Day 23 Winner - Patrick M., Iowa

Day 24 Winner - Ian M., Iowa

Day 25 Winner - Roger_K., Pennsylvania

Day 26 Winner - Diane F., Illinois

Day 27 Winner - Robert J., New York

Day 28 Winner - Suzanne L., California

Day 29 Winner - Paul C., California

Day 30 Winner - Kathryn C., New York

Day 31 Winner - Lee K., Texas

Day 32 Winner - Matthew C., Pennsylvania

Grand Prize Winner - Patrick M. from Iowa!

Here's a photo of Patrick with his daughter and son-in-law in San Diego.

Here's what Patrick had to say about winning the Grand Prize of 7 Free Nights:

Hello,

I am thrilled to win 7 free nights!

I have been a member for over 10 years. I no longer travel for work but I used to average about 60 nights a year in your properties. I maintained platinum status for many years.

My favorite places to travel are San Diego and Las Vegas. We have had awesome vacations in both locations as well as New Orleans - all with Priority Club Points!

I decided to join the Priority Club Connect Community, because I thought it would be great to see where everyone likes to stay and why those locations are favorites. I really enjoyed reading the entries and I got some good ideas from my friends on new locations to visit.

There are so many great places to visit and time is short. I will really have to get back to you on my final decision but I am leaning towards Vegas.

Thanks again for this fantastic prize!

Patrick M., Iowa

30 Free Days in 30 Nights!

community@ihg.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:02:14 GMT

List of winners: http://community.priorityclub.com/blogs/pccblog/2009/07/16/congratulations-to-ou r-free-night-winners

Just for our Priority Club Connect Members:

We’re giving away 1 FREE NIGHT everyday for 30 days …

For our members who registered for the 4 Free Nights or the Double Points promotion. Didn’t register for one of these promotions? Don’t worry – it’s not too late!

How can you win one of 30 free nights?

Simply register for the 4 Free Nights or Double points promotion if you haven't already, which we’ve extended until August 15, 2009
In the Discussion thread titled “Where would you spend a free night” – tell us where you’d spend your free night – location and which hotel (Ex. Holiday Inn or InterContinental Hotels & Resorts).
Check back M-F to see if you’ve won! (We’ll post three winners on Mondays)

AND, as an added bonus, everyone who registers and participates in the discussion thread will be eligible for a chance to win the Grand Prize of 7 FREE NIGHTS!

Click here to register for Our Biggest Free Nights Offer
Click here to join the discussion of “Where would you spend a free night?”

This sweepstakes is only open to US residents (and excludes FL). No Purchase Necessary. Click here for full Official Rules.

Candlewood and Staybridge Summer Promotions!

community@ihg.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:49:30 GMT

Summer is officially here! Learn about the Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites Summer Promotions from Robert Radomski.

Candlewood Suites Classic Rock Promotion

Staybridge Suites Grillin' & Chillin' Promotion

Staybridge Suites Backyard BBQ Facebook Page

Got a question or suggestion? Leave a comment below.

Our Biggest Free Nights Offer

community@ihg.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:09:22 GMT

Emily and Leslie from the Priority Club Rewards team answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Our Biggest Free Nights Offer.

You can register for Our Biggest Free Nights Offer by visiting http://www.getafreenight.com

Have a question about the offer? Simply post a comment below.

Welcome!

community@ihg.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:10:54 GMT

Welcome to Priority Club Connect!

Have a question for Ken? Leave it in the comments section below.

Priority Club Points - Did you know?

community@ihg.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:00:16 GMT

Mary Dogan talks about the many ways you can use your Priority Club Points.

Do you have a specific question about how to use points? Or have you used your points to redeem merchandise or for a unique experience? Leave a comment below or see the discussion: How do you use your Priority Club Points?