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IHG Travel Agent Rates
Understanding IHG Travel Agent Rates
What Are IHG Travel Agent Rates?
IHG travel agent rates are special discounted hotel prices given to certified travel experts and industry consultants. These rates help travel agents in two main ways: by giving them better pricing for booking trips for their clients and by offering personal travel benefits as a way to thank them for their work.
IHG gives discounts up to 35% off their Best Flex Rate to agents who are officially certified.
But the actual discount can change a lot depending on the hotel, the time of year, and how available the rooms are. The discount can be as high as 40% off in some cases, but it’s usually lower, often around 9% off.
There are different types of IHG travel agent rates:
Personal Travel Rates: These let travel professionals get up to 25% off their own stays as a reward for being a professional.
These rates are only for the agent’s own use and can’t be used for clients.
Professional Consultant Rates: These can be used
Certification Process
The certification process involves several steps:
- Industry Identification: You need an ARC, IATA, TIDs, or TRUE number to set up an account with IHG
- Agency Verification: If you’re a travel agent employee and you don’t have a travel ID card, you can provide a letter on agency letterhead from agency management verifying your agency employment
- Portal Registration: Complete the registration process through the IHG Agent Portal
- Account Activation: Once verified, your account will be activated for accessing special rates
Documentation Requirements
When checking in at an IHG property using travel agent rates, you must present proper documentation. You must present a valid IATAN Card or Photo ID with a Letter of Authorization on agency letterhead that you are entitled to the discount upon check-in.
Benefits of IHG Travel Agent Rates
Financial Benefits
| Benefit Type | Discount Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Travel | Up to 25% | Exclusive for agent’s personal use |
| Professional Rates | Up to 35% | Off Best Flex Rate baseline |
| Maximum Discounts | Up to 40% | Varies by property and availability |
| Minimum Discounts | 9% | Lowest available discount |
Additional Perks
Travel agents are entitled to two rooms allowed per stay, unlimited stay, travel industry rates available at IHG hotels globally, minimum of 35% off the Best Flex Rate. Additional benefits include:
- Loyalty Points: Agents will receive IHG rewards club points for their stay
- Flexible Cancellation: Cancellations without penalty
- Global Access: Rates available at IHG properties worldwide
- Unlimited Stays: No restrictions on frequency of use
The IHG Agent Portal homepage is your main dashboard where you can find the latest news about their hotel brands, special properties, and useful information. The portal offers:
– Details about each property and what amenities they provide
– Tools to manage bookings
– Training materials and updates about the brand
– Opportunities for professional growth
IHG helps travel agents worldwide by offering training in 10 different languages, special deals on personal travel, and good commission rates across their more than 6000 properties.
Using these training chances can help you improve your skills and may also give you more advantages.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Availability Problems
A big challenge with travel agent rates is that there might not be enough availability.
Because these are special rates, the number of rooms available is often limited, especially when lots of people want to travel at the same time. Here are some ways to help:
Frequently Asked Questions
H4: Can I use IHG travel agent rates for client bookings?
Yes, but you have to choose the right rate type.
Personal travel rates are for your own trips only, but professional consultant rates can be used for both your stays and your clients’ bookings.
Always make sure you’re selecting the correct rate category each time.
H4: How many rooms can I book with travel agent rates?
Travel agents can book up to two rooms for one stay when using travel agent rates.
There is no limit on the number of stays you can book in a year.