Global Hotel Alliance
TypePrivate
IndustryHospitality, Tourism
Founded2004
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people
Christopher Hartley, Chief Executive Officer
ProductsHotels, Restaurants, Residences
Websitewww.globalhotelalliance.com

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world's largest alliance of hotel brands.[1] Based on the airline alliance model, it was founded in 2004 by four hotel chains, Kempinski, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, and Wyndham International.[2][3] GHA uses a shared technology platform for its member brands, and operates a multi-brand loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY, which has over 24 million members, as of June 2023.[4] The alliance encompasses more than 800 upscale and luxury hotels, across 40 brands in 100 countries.[4]

Brands

As of 2022, GHA's member brands are:[5]

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Anantara are luxury resorts and spas based in Bangkok, Thailand. The company was founded in 2001 and they currently operate 28 resorts across Asia Pacific and the Middle East with their spa brand expanding into Africa.

Avani Hotels & Resorts

Avani Hotels & Resorts are luxury hotels and resorts across Asia. As of 2021, they operate 34 properties.[6]

Corinthia

Corinthia Hotels International is a luxury hotel brand founded in Malta. They currently operate 9 hotels across Europe

Divani Collection Hotels

Divani Collection is a luxury hotel brand founded in Thessaly (Greece), in 1958. They currently operate 7 hotels across Greece.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a group of luxury hotels founded in 1999. The collection is made up of 8 hotels in 5 cities across Ireland, the UK, and the US.

Elewana Collection

Elewana Collection is a brand of Minor Hotels.

Fauchon Hospitality

Part of the Fauchon group, it operates the Fauchon L'hôtel in Paris.[7]

GLO Hotels

GLO Hotels, a part of the Kamp Group Ltd., are a Finnish brand that currently operate 4 hotels across Finland.[8]

JA Resorts & Hotels

The Hatta Fort Hotel is managed by JA Resorts & Hotels.

Kempinski

Kempinski is Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand and was founded in Germany in 1897. They currently operate 73 five star hotels across 30 countries. Kempinski is also a founding member of GHA.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in India. The group currently consists of 7 luxury resorts and hotels across India.

Lungarno Collection

The Lungarno Collection is an Italian brand of luxury hotels, residences and villas owned by the Ferragamo family. They currently operate 6 properties across Italy.[9]

Marco Polo Hotels

Marco Polo Hotels is a hotel chain based in Hong Kong. They currently operate 13 hotels in the Asia Pacific region.

Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach is a chain of five luxury hotels, started by the American entrepreneur Jack Penrod.

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is a brand of Minor Hotels with properties in Oceania, the Middle East and India.

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is a Honolulu-based luxury hotel chain.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort brand which was founded in 1976. It currently operates 15 hotels across Asia, Australia and North America.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts, part of the Pan Pacific Hotels Group, are a hotel brand who currently operate 17 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across Asia and Australia, including those which are still underway.[10]

Shaza Hotels

Shaza Hotels is a five-star hotel chain which operates 2 hotels, as of 2022, in Saudi Arabia.[11]

The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts

The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts is owned by HKR International and operates The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel and one in Shanghai.

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is a four and five star hotel chain of Minor Hotels that was established in 1991. Tivoli currently operates 14 hotels and resorts across Europe and South America.[12]

Ultratravel Collection

The Ultratravel Collection, founded in 2013, is an association of independent "ultra luxury" hotel brands and properties.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Zámborský, Peter; Kruesi, Michael A. (2018-01-02). "Global Hotel Alliance: Strategy Discovery Moving East". SAGE Business Cases. SAGE Publishing. doi:10.4135/9781526440044. ISBN 9781526440044. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  2. ↑ Ind, Nicholas; Iglesias, Oriol (2016). Brand Desire: How to Create Consumer Involvement and Inspiration. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 86–87. ISBN 978-1-4729-2535-0. Retrieved 2022-01-30 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Sharkey, Jon (2004-03-16). "Business Travel: On the Road; At Upscale Hotels, Women Have Power". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  4. 1 2 "Living Local Trend Takes Off as Travellers Rediscover Closer-to-home Destinations". GHA. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "The Set Collection Joins Global Hotel Alliance" (PDF) (Press release). Dubai, UAE: Global Hotel Alliance. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  6. ↑ "Avani Hotels & Resorts Marks First Decade in Travel with Birthday Treats for Guests". 1 December 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "FAUCHON L'hotel Paris". Fauchon. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "About us". June 2020.
  9. ↑ "The History of Lungarno Collection". Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  10. ↑ "Top Hotels & Resorts | PARKROYAL Hotels, Resorts & Serviced Suites".
  11. ↑ "Our Hotels". Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  12. ↑ "Tivoli".
  13. ↑ "Ultratravel Collection - Timeless Elegance | GHA DISCOVERY Programme". www.ghadiscovery.com.
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