2016 Press Releases


Discovery Destinations Joins Global Hotel Alliance
Dubai, U.A.E., December 6, 2016 - Discovery Destinations Joins Global Hotel Alliance

Discovery Destinations Hotels & Resorts (“Discovery Destinations”) has joined Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) as its latest member brand, while at the same time creating a new, eponymous category of hotels within the growing GHA portfolio. This re-affirms GHA’s loyalty platform, DISCOVERY, as the most recognised name in the world of experiential travel.

Pack for Paradise with Outrigger Resorts and GHA's "Travel The World" Sweepstakes
Dubai, U.A.E., October 17, 2016 - Pack for Paradise with Outrigger Resorts and GHA

As the newest hospitality brand to join the Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”), Outrigger Resorts is debuting its first-ever loyalty program with a chance for members to win the adventure of a lifetime and vacation at nine beachfront Outrigger Resorts. Airfare included, one lucky winner will have a chance to travel to some of the world’s most iconic beach destinations, including Hawaii, Fiji, Guam, Mauritius, Maldives and more.

Al Faisaliah Hotel Joins Ultratravel Collection
Dubai, U.A.E., May 30, 2016 - Al Faisaliah Hotel joins UTC

UTC and Al Khozama Management Company jointly announced that Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, became the latest member of the Ultratravel Collection, strengthening the presence of the collection in the Middle East.

Global Hotel Alliance Appoints Executive Chairman
Dubai, U.A.E., May 30, 2016 - GHA Appoints Executive Chairman

GHA announced that Flo Lugli has been appointed to the newly-created role of Executive Chairman of Global Hotel Alliance.

Elewana Collection Joins Global Hotel Alliance
Dubai, U.A.E., May 19, 2016 - Elewana Collection joins GHA

Minor Hotel Group strengthens its presence in Global Hotel Alliance by adding Elewana Collection with iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania and a total of 15 unique lodges, camps and hotels to GHA's growing network of 34 independent brands and over 550 hotels.

Outrigger Resorts Joins Global Hotel Alliance
Dubai, U.A.E., April 12, 2016 - Outrigger Resorts joins GHA

Outrigger Resorts, the premier beachfront resort brand of Outrigger Enterprises Group, has joined Global Hotel Alliance as the growing alliance expands its footprint in new markets, including Outrigger’s home base of Hawaii, plus Fiji, Guam and Mauritius, while strengthening its presence in the Maldives and Thailand, adding a total of nine premier resorts to GHA.