Footy season is well and truly underway, and IHG Hotels & Resorts are offering unforgettable fan experiences throughout the season.
IHG has been busy dropping exclusive perks and access for lucky IHG One Rewards members within Australia and across the globe.
Think Platinum tickets complete with a Captain’s Run experience, Lions Tour prizes featuring flights and accommodation, signed merchandise and more.
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Thanks to the free-to-join loyalty program, you can earn points and enjoy perks across a wide range of properties, from budget-friendly stays to luxury resorts.
From late check-outs to free wifi, there’s so many advantages to joining One Rewards, and so far members have redeemed over eight million points on experiences — including Platinum tickets to the Sydney Test match that sold out in two minutes.
As the Official Hotel Partner of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia, IHG are offering members exclusive ticket packages and money-can’t-buy experiences.
As the Australian Tour continues, IHG will continue treating fans who are platinum ticket holders to the memorable experiences.
From pop-ups inside the Lions Den and Wallabies Paddocks to free branded merchandise, buggy transfers and hospitality, the list is endless.
Fan zones and activations will also pop-up inside IHG hotels including InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Melbourne, Rialto and Crowne Plaza Melbourne throughout the duration of the tour.
“As the Official Hotel Partner of the Tour, we wanted to celebrate this momentous sporting event in true IHG fashion, by creating unforgettable moments for fans, guests and loyalty members alike” said Matt Tripolone, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Australasia & Pacific.
“We’re passionate about collaborating with our partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests, and the British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have set an incredible standard that promises even greater things ahead.”
One rugby superfan was given an unforgettable experience when he stepped off the plane in Sydney.
After collecting his bags, Lawrence Hanlen was greeted Wallabies legend and former Captain, Michael Hooper.
When arriving at the InterContinental Sydney, British & Irish Lions player Andrew Porter loaded Hanlen’s bags onto a luggage trolley while Tommy Freeman stood behind the reception desk and Finn Russell presented him with load of signed goodies — all courtesy of IHG.
“It was such a great experience working with IHG to pull off this experience for Lawrence,” said Michael Hooper.
“To be part of a moment like that, where a fan arrives and we get to chat about rugby, our love for the game, where rugby takes you, and the excitement for the tour – there’s nothing like it.”
Lions superfan Lawrence Hanlen said, “This was a dream come true. I’ve followed rugby my whole life for over 45 years as a player and referee across many countries, but nothing prepared me for being welcomed to Australia by sporting heroes at this level.
“IHG Hotels & Resorts created a moment I’ll never forget.”
These money-can’t-buy moment experiences are just one of the many ways IHG Hotels & Resorts has been engaging with fans, guests and visitors throughout the Tour.
With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members.
IHG has more than 6,600 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.
To become a One Rewards member, head to the website here.
