Taj InnerCircle is Evolving
Taj InnerCircle brings in a more vibrant offering which will further strengthen our relationship with you. The features of the revised programme are highlighted below. We look forward to an exciting journey ahead.
Programme Changes With Effect From 16th October 2019
- EARN FOR EVERY INR 100 OF ELIGIBLE SPEND*
Platinum : 8 TIC Points (100% more than the earn rate of Copper tier)
Gold : 7 TIC Points (75% more than the earn rate of Copper tier)
Silver : 5 TIC Points (25% more than the earn rate of Copper tier)
Copper : 4 TIC Points
- SIMPLIFIED POINTS REDEMPTION VALUE*
- EPICURE MEMBERS EARN TIC POINTS*
Members of the Epicure plan of Taj InnerCircle will earn TIC Points (instead of Epicure points) for eligible restaurant, bar, spa spends at the rate of 25 TIC Points per INR 100. These members will continue to earn TIC Points as per their TIC tier status (Platinum, Gold, Silver) for other eligible spends.
- UPGRADES TO TAJ CLUB ROOMS*
Applicable to TIC Platinum and Gold members, this benefit is being offered over and above the existing "upgrade vouchers" which allow for upgrade to the next category of room booked, upto the level of a standard suite.
This benefit is being offered over and above the existing "upgrade vouchers" which allow for upgrade to the next category of room booked, upto the level of a standard suite.
Each single use Taj Club Room upgrade voucher is applicable for stay of up to 5 days and subject to availability at the time of check-in. Taj Club rooms are available at select hotels worldwide. Complimentary transfers would not be applicable for Taj Club Rooms availed with these upgrade vouchers. Each Taj Club Room upgrade voucher will be valid for 1 year from date of issue.
- POINTS VALIDITY*
Points do not expire for active members.
Members remain active and retain accumulated TIC Points by earning TIC Points for eligible spends at our participating hotels OR by redeeming TIC Points for eligible hotel services or Taj Experiences Gift Cards, at least once in a rolling 12 month period.
The following will not count towards a member’s active status:
✓ Earn of TIC Points for services availed at alliance partners
✓ Transfer/receipt of TIC Points from one member to another
✓ Purchase of TIC Points
✓ Conversion of Points from alliance partners, banks, airlines etc. to TIC Points or vice versa
✓ Earn of TIC Points which are not associated with eligible spends
✓ Redemption of TIC Points for third party vouchers, services and merchandise
The transaction types counting towards member active status as part of the programme changes, will be considered from 16th October 2019 onwards and will not be considered with retrospective effect.
Example scenario 1: If a member has had an eligible room night stay on 20th October 2018 and a points eligible spend at a spa on the 15th of December 2018 with no further transactions till 20th October 2019, then member will be considered active till 19th October 2019 and accumulated TIC points will expire on 19th October 2019.
Example scenario 2: If a member has had an eligible room night stay on 20th October 2018 and a points eligible spend at a spa on the 17th of October 2019 then member will be considered active till 16th October 2020.
Tier Benefits Effective 16th October 2019
Early Check-in and late check-out subject to availability
20% discount on room redemptions (redemption pre-booking required)
Unlimited complimentary room upgrades to next level from room booked (upto standard suite) subject to availability at time of check-in. Applicable for a stay of upto 5 nights
4 Complimentary Taj Club rooms upgrade vouchers (upgrades subject to availability at the time of check-in. Applicable for a stay of upto 5 days. Transfers not included)
In Room Check-in
24/7 Dedicated Platinum Phone Assistance
Special Welcome Amenity
High Speed Internet
Early Check-in, late Check-out subject to availability
15% Discount on Room Redemption (redemption pre-booking required)
20 complimentary room upgrade vouchers to next level from room booked (upto standard suite) subject to availability at time of check-in. Applicable for a stay of upto 5 nights
2 Complimentary Taj Club rooms upgrade vouchers (upgrades subject to availability at the time of check-in. Applicable for a stay of upto 5 days. Transfers not included)
Late Check-out subject to availability
10% Discount on Room Redemptions (redemption pre-booking required)
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Frequently Asked Questions
✓ TIC Points balance before programme cut-over will be multiplied by 5.
✓ Epicure Points balance before programme cut-over will be converted to TIC Points at the rate of 1 Epicure Point = 10 TIC Points. These TIC Points (converted from Epicure Points) will be valid till the validity of your current Epicure membership or till the validity of the TIC Points earned prior to programme cut over - whichever is later.
✓ Due to system upgrades, the facility to redeem Taj InnerCircle Points would be unavailable on the 16th October 2019
✓ From 8th October 2019 to 15th October 2019, members can redeem TIC Points for Taj Experiences Gift Cards (TEGC) at a rate of 1 TIC Point = INR 5 or 1 Epicure Point = INR 10
✓ Use TEGC to pay for rooms, restaurant, bar, spa spends at Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions hotels in India
Please contact Taj InnerCircle member services on +91-22-66014842 Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 6pm Indian Standard Time OR innercircle@tajhotels.com
*Terms and Conditions apply. All dates and times are as per Indian Standard Time, unless stated otherwise. For detailed terms and conditions of the Taj InnerCircle programme applicable from 16th October 2019, please click here