Thinking about exploring Asia or the Pacific in 2026 and love staying with IHG? Then this new promotion deserves a spot on your radar. IHG has launched its “Year of Travel” Sale, offering meaningful savings on hotel stays across some of the world’s most exciting destinations – from Japan and Singapore to the Maldives and the South Pacific. The idea is simple: book early, lock in a lower rate, and enjoy your travels well into the second half of the year.
Bookings are open only for a short window, from January 15 to February 4 2026, but the travel period itself is generous. Stays can take place between 18 January and 31 August 2026.
You can find this sale directly on IHG’s official website here. This is the IHG website with a list of participating hotels.
How the IHG “Year of Travel“ Sale Works
Travelers who belong to IHG One Rewards can save up to 25% off the hotel’s Best Flexible Rate, while non-members receive up to 20% off. Since joining IHG One Rewards is free, it’s usually worth logging in before booking so you benefit from the higher discount immediately. Here is the official IHG website where you can join the loyalty program.
To access the discount, bookings must be made using IHG’s Getaway Special rate. The rate requires booking at least three days before arrival and is fully prepaid at the time of reservation. Once confirmed, the booking becomes non-refundable and non-changeable, and no-shows are charged in full.
If your travels fall in early 2026, IHG adds another nice incentive. With the “2X Unlimited” promotion, registered members earn double base points starting from their second qualifying stay between 1 January and 31 March 2026. After the first stay, every additional stay during that period earns twice the normal base points.
For travelers moving between several Asian cities, this can quickly build a strong points balance for future free nights. The bonus points don’t count toward elite qualification, but they still increase the value of every paid stay.
IHG also rewards members who start using their mobile app. After registering and downloading the app for the first time, then signing in, members receive 500 bonus points. It’s a modest extra, but an easy one to collect if the app isn’t already on your phone.
Conclusion
Overall, IHG’s Asia-Pacific “Year of Travel” Sale is a smart option for travelers who already know where and when they’re going in 2026. You get meaningful upfront savings, continue earning points, and can even stack the deal with IHG’s double-points promotion for extra return.
The main trade-off is flexibility. Because the rate is prepaid and non-refundable, it works best for confirmed plans rather than tentative ideas. The smartest strategy is to compare the Getaway Special price with a flexible rate, make sure you’re logged into IHG One Rewards, register for the bonus promotions, and only then lock in your stay.
Book Luxury IHG Properties with Extra Perks
Planning a getaway at IHG luxury properties? You can unlock extra benefits by booking through the IHG Destined program on the GajaDreams Booking Platform. More information here.
Your benefits include:
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per room
• Up to $100 USD (or equivalent) property credit per room and per stay
• Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
• Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
• Free Wi-Fi and VIP guest status during your stay
• Full IHG One Rewards points and elite status recognition
Many properties even offer additional promotions when you stay three nights or longer, so you can combine comfort, perks, and value all in one stay.
