Most hotel loyalty strategies are built around travelers living in the U.S., taking short business trips, and squeezing as much value as possible from a handful of annual vacations. My strategy is different. I’m slow traveling through Asia, where I can spend weeks at IHG properties and take advantage of affordable hotels, long stays, elite benefits, and the depth of the IHG One Rewards portfolio. My strategy starts with the IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card, which provides automatic Platinum Elite status and gives me valuable benefits throughout the year. From there, I focus on strategically buying IHG points, targeting high-value redemptions, maximizing Milestone Rewards, and choosing hotels where my Platinum status adds real value. The goal isn’t simply to collect points or chase status—it’s to use the IHG ecosystem as a tool to make slow travel through Asia more comfortable, affordable, and rewarding.