"Coca-Cola's IHG code (128813) is for one of the world's most recognized brands. IHG enforcement is tier-based: InterContinental Atlanta (near Coke HQ in Atlanta GA) regularly sees Coke employees and has established verification procedures. Holiday Inn Express: essentially never checks. Coca-Cola has dedicated travel partnerships with major hotel chains — the contract likely specifies usage verification protocols. hotelcorporatecodes.com notes Coke codes at "⚠️ Sometimes" at IHG."

"The documents don't have to have any fictional information. Not talking about a work ID or security clearance, just paperwork on official letterhead with the signature of some head-honcho giving me permission to use the rate due to my "relationship" with the company. !"

"UPS' IHG code (108146) is for one of the world's largest package delivery companies. UPS has 500,000+ global employees and major hub in Louisville KY. IHG enforcement: Holiday Inn Express near UPS distribution centers (Louisville, Atlanta, Dallas, Newark) rarely checks; IHG InterContinental/Kimpton properties in business centers are more likely to verify. UPS employee IDs are physical company-issued photo badges recognizable to hotel staff. No specific UPS IHG denial incident documented in FlyerTalk."