As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you'll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards. This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including methods to accumulate more qualifying nights or points.
Related: IHG elite status: What it is and how to earn it
The IHG terms and conditions explicitly note that you won't earn any qualifying nights for a stay if you no-show or cancel after the hotel cancellation time (even if you've paid for the room in full and it's nonrefundable). Therefore, you'll need to check in to the hotel and stay on a qualifying paid rate or award stay to earn qualifying nights.
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