Hotel loyalty members can now redeem points for iPads

TECH FRIENDLY HOTEL: The InterContinental Hotel Group has expanded their loyalty programme with merchandise like iPads and watches.

InterContinental Hotels Group, which includes brands like the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and the InterContinental, has expanded its redemption programme so that loyalty members can now redeem points for iPads, coffeemakers, and game consoles.

The redemption programme puts it in line with airlines that allow loyalty members to trade in points for everyday merchandise like household goods, appliances, gadgets and brand name items.