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I was reluctant to post that article earlier this morning due to the shady tactics going on at Loyalty Lobby, SYD. But since you’ve done so, let me offer some insights.

For anyone signing up or even registering via the Loyalty Lobby link, please be aware that they invisibly route your web browser through several websites before landing you at IHG.com. Along the way, your browser has had tracking cookies added, but most importantly whenever you make a booking via IHG.com, you are doing so on behalf of your new “Travel Agent”, LoyaltyLobby.

Their IATA Travel Agent code is forcibly entered into all bookings you make and they receive significant kickbacks for each booking you make (sorta like Pointhacks with all of their credit card offerings). But what’s worse is the difficulty with trying to remove the code from your browser. Each browser has different ways to edit/delete individual cookies, some far more difficult than others. And that’s assuming you even understand what a cookie is and how to remove it. You can of course uncheck that Travel Agent toggle section if you remember when making a booking, but it will return every time for new bookings unless you manually adjust your browser cookie settings.

The newly embedded Travel Agent code which is enabled by default and requires manual intervention to turn off, will also invalidate any cash back transaction you make via the likes of Cashrewards and ShopBack etc.
 
Yeah, I tried to find the direct link but I was in my phone which made it harder.

As for tracking cookies etc. I routinely “Delete all” as a matter of course.

I did just try and do a dummy booking and there was no IATA code showing. I have seen that using certain promo codes in the past.
 
Pity there's no diamond. Would be interested to jump on next time they have a fast track
 
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Still the same issue unfortunately. It does say in the T&Cs that it is a targeted promotion, so it may make sense why it's not letting me register for it.
 
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For anyone signing up or even registering via the Loyalty Lobby link, please be aware that they invisibly route your web browser through several websites before landing you at IHG.com. Along the way, your browser has had tracking cookies added, but most importantly whenever you make a booking via IHG.com, you are doing so on behalf of your new “Travel Agent”, LoyaltyLobby.

The newly embedded Travel Agent code which is enabled by default and requires manual intervention to turn off, will also invalidate any cash back transaction you make via the likes of Cashrewards and ShopBack etc.
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But clicking through cashrewards again will just replace the LL cookie with the CR cookie.

Cashrewards also embeds their own "Travel Agent" code and, at least for me, the only way to get cashrewards to track is to untick the box "I am a travel agent" on IHG.com on the three search pages that you go through when making a booking.
 
Initially the promotion code was invalid for me too, however I was able to activate the Silver Elite offer directly through the live chat by telling them that and asking for them to apply the promotion or I would close my account.
 
That’s awesome!

It turns out that by calling them I was registered for all Key Account Offers, but they are only visible through the desktop website - https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/offers

Key Account Offer - Fast Track to Silver Elite
STATUS: Congratulations! You’ve completed this offer enjoy your reward.
Earn Silver Elite status until December 31, 2025

Key Account Offer - Fast Track to Gold Elite
STATUS: Not Started
Stay 5 Nights to earn Gold Elite Status until December 31, 2026

Key Account Offer - Fast Track to Platinum Elite
STATUS: Not Started
Stay 10 Nights to earn Platinum Elite Status until December 31, 2026
 
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So this won't work for the average punter?
 

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