Global Hotel Alliance

Congratulations to our Brands and Hotels for pulling in dozens of Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards! Once again at the top of the list for Best Hotel Brand is Capella Hotels and Resorts, with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts right behind them, followed by Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Viceroy Hotels and Resorts - all so well deserved! View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gX6dkd8R #GHA #GHA20YEARS #GHADISCOVERY #Luxury #Hotels #Awards

It was a pleasure to continue our GHA 20 Year Anniversary celebration at GBTA | Global Business Travel Association in Atlanta. We kicked off the week with a reception for our brands' sales teams, clients and partners, then enjoyed meetings and events throughout the conference. Thanks to Minor Hotels, Kempinski Hotels, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Lore Group, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Pacific Hospitality Group, and Thon Hotels for joining us! #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Hotels #Sales #Bettertogether

Our H1 Results are out! Another strong performance in Q2 with revenue and room night growth in the double digits. • Room nights up 17.3% year to date • Total H1 revenues $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion in H1 2023 • GHA DISCOVERY enrolments up 20% pushing membership to 27 million • Cross-brand revenues reached $176 million (+31%) • Direct bookings on GHA channels were up 40% YOY, and spend per member was 57% higher vs other channels • DISCOVERY Dollar (D$) redemptions were up 85% • International stays dominated member room revenue, with the Maldives, Thailand and Portugal performing well and the UAE as the most popular destination Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d9c3cemG #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Hotels #Loyalty #Results

The Summer issue of Ultratravel magazine is out! Check out the latest additions to our Ultratravel Collection, must-visit hotspots in Vancouver, a cultural focus on Athens, and a shortlist of what's hot now. https://lnkd.in/gKSzDbcq Ultratravel Limited #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Luxury #Travel

It was a pleasure to bring local Japanese media together in Tokyo to: - Discuss trends that we've been seeing with our member base there - Highlight the impressive success of the two new Pan Pacific Hotels Group properties in Shinjuku - Discuss future growth plans in the country for Minor Hotels and Pan Pacific Hotels Group - Finish with fresh findings from a research project we just concluded with Interbrand Japan Thank you to our panelists, to our many GHA CEOs and partners who joined, and to the journalists who attended. And thank you to Andrea Krenn, AVIAREPS Japan, and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel for delivering a successful event! #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Japan #Development #Bettertogether #Press #Getthewordout

We just concluded our annual CEO Committee Meeting in the vibrant city of #Tokyo, hosted by the spectacular BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel. Over 30 committee members and executive guests attended to discuss key initiatives and how to best collaborate in key markets. Special thanks to our inspiring guest speakers: · Masahito Namiki, President and CEO of Interbrand Japan · Mitsuyuki Tominaga, President and COO of ASICS Corporation · Doron Meyassed, CEO and Founder of Plum Guide   The 2024 GHA Award Ceremony opened the meeting at the historic Kanda Myojin Shrine, recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions across brands. Congratulations to this year’s GHA Award Winners: · Best New Hotel - Capella Sydney, Capella Hotels and Resorts · Green Collection Hotel of the Year - Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest · Ultratravel Collection Hotel of the Year - Portrait Milano, Lungarno Collection · Hotel of the Year - Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort · Web & App Hotel of the Year - HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel  · Best Enrolment Performance - Corinthia Hotels · Best Marketing Programme - Pan Pacific Hotels Group  · Best Member Recognition - Wharf Hotels · Best Cross-Brand Contribution - NH Hotel Group · Most Improved Brand Performance - OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group · Best New Brand Performance - The Set Collection · Best Brand Performance Winner - Wharf Hotels - Best Brand Performance Runner Up - OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group - Best Brand Performance Runner Up - Kempinski Hotels · Celebrating 10 Years of GHA Membership - Lungarno Collection · Celebrating 15 Years of GHA Membership - Marco Polo Hotels - The Doyle Collection - Anantara Hotels & Resorts - Tivoli Hotels & Resorts - Shaza Hotels - PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts - The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts · Celebrating 20 Years of GHA Membership - Kempinski Hotels - Pan Pacific Hotels Group · 20th Anniversary Exceptional Contribution Award - Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels As we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year, there is no doubt that the success of our shared GHA DISCOVERY programme relies on the collaboration and support of the entire alliance, and the dedication and leadership of this group is essential. Cheers to many more years of camaraderie and results! #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Loyalty #Hotels #Awards #Leadership #Collaboration #Bettertogether

It's a big year with the first anniversary of our Green Collection, the 20th anniversary of GHA, the launch of partnerships like Plum Guide, and so much more. Hear from our Senior Director of Strategy, Jelena Kezika, who discussed what we are doing to continually enhance our GHA DISCOVERY programme with Dilek Çapanoğlu Glenister from Global Loyalty Organisation at Arabian Travel Market. #GHA #GHA20YEARS #GHADISCOVERY #GHAGreenerGetaways #GreenCollection #Loyalty #Voiceofthecustomer https://lnkd.in/geQRS8bh

“A movement is afoot, one where hotel companies … are forming strategic partnerships or alliances that can prove beneficial and come without the hefty price tag.” A great read about the shift in our industry for growth and reach, featuring comments from our CEO, Christopher Hartley. #GHA #GHA20YEARS #Hotels #partnerships #collaboration #bettertogether HOTELS magazine https://lnkd.in/gfTaaUDa

Check out this newsroom interview at International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin to hear from Christopher Hartley and Kristi Gole what sets GHA apart and how it helps independent brands compete: - Key strategies that have contributed to GHA’s success: 12:16 - How GHA’s business model influences its competitive positioning: 9:09 - The significance of partnerships in reaching new customer segments: 6:56 - Maintaining individuality and independence in an alliance: 5:21 - How GHA is adapting to meet the changing demands of customers: 2:47 #IHIFEMEA24 #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Hotels #Loyalty #Partnerships #Strategy #bettertogether

What a refreshing week in #Athens with our GHA Operations Committee! The COOs of our brands came together to align on key initiatives and actions to drive the collective success of our shared GHA DISCOVERY programme. We discussed the recent customer research findings and workshopped ways to strengthen our current benefit delivery, including tech solutions to automate more processes, then explored future benefit opportunities and shared best practices. Thank you to this great group who contributed with their creativity and strategic thinking throughout the session, and thank you to Konstantina Divani, Spyros Maganiotis and the exceptional team at the Divani Apollon Palace and Thalasso for being such gracious hosts in this beautiful setting. Operations Committee attendees: George Filippidis, George Giourtzidis, Konstantina Katachana, Galia Mayer, Clive Edwards, John Philipson, Konstantina Divani, Spyros Maganiotis, Xavier Destribats, Daniel Coupe, David Todd, Pedro Marfany Mora, saravanan alagappan, Mike Shaff, Craig Bond, Shaji Abu Salih, Mark Kneubuhler, Ruairi O' Connor, Clare Sheridan (MIH), Morten Christensen, Jonathon Liu, Jørgen Christensen GHA attendees: Christopher Hartley, Folker Heim, Kristy McOrrie - Howgate, Katharina Dein, Erik Sheridan, Luca Valdevit, Maria Gomes, Vanessa Baumann #GHA #GHA20Years #GHADISCOVERY #Operations #Leadership #bettertogether #makethingshappen Divani Collection Hotels divani apollon palace thalasso