GHA DISCOVERY: Earn Gold status automatically at Pan Pacific hotels


Until June 30, 2025, get Gold status in the GHA DISCOVERY hotel program, simply by signing up for their promotion on the Pan Pacific Hotels website. You don’t even need to stay at one of their hotels.
Plus, earn 3X DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on bookings for stays between May 1 and August 31, 2025.
It’s a pretty easy promotion:
Usually, it takes 2 stays and $1,000 USD in spending to reach this level. A member who already has Gold status and signs up can extend their status until December 31, 2026.
Then, you can use this status at the following hotels:
Thus, you can enjoy your Gold status in Canada at Pan Pacific Toronto, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, and Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre.
Gold status benefits:
The second part of the promotion is to earn 3X DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on stays at Pan Pacific chain hotels, for stays between May 1 and August 31, 2025.
Instead of receiving a 5% rebate in DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), you will earn 15%! Then, these D$ can be used to pay for part of your next stay at these hotels.
Pay for your vacation at these Pan Pacific hotels with a card that gives flexible points, such as the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, which gives you 2 Scene+ points on everything. When you return from your trip, redeem your Scene+ points to reimburse your travel.
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For a limited time, by signing up for the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, you can earn up to 100,000 Scene+ points, worth up to $3,000 in value over the first 14 months (including about $1,000 in travel rewards from the bonus points).
With the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, you earn 2 points per dollar spent on all purchases. These points can be used against any travel purchase (plane tickets, hotels, all-inclusives, and even Airbnb), and you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, like cash back.
Plus, with this card, you pay no foreign transaction fees, and you get 10 free accesses to VIP airport lounges (Priority Pass).
And you benefit from excellent insurance for your trips and purchases, premium concierge service, and exclusive American Express Invitations offers.
* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 14 months includes the value of the welcome offer, potential savings, the potential value of points earned in the first year, and the value of savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:
$600 in travel rewards (60,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Platinum American Express cardholders who make purchases totalling $5,000 in the first 3 months
$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) who make purchases totalling $10,000 in the first 6 months
$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you post at least one (1) eligible purchase to your new account in the 14th month following the month the account was opened
$241 in savings on foreign transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per account in the first year (by saving the 2.5% foreign transaction fee generally charged by credit card issuers);
$1,023 potential first-year points earnings (102,297 Scene+ points) on everyday purchases, based on the average amount of purchases made per account over the past 24 months;
$784 representing the value of Priority Pass membership and airport lounge passes for the primary cardholder (annual membership fee for a 10-visit plan, $454 CAD or $329 USD) and for one additional cardholder (annual membership fee of $137 CAD or $99 USD, plus 4 passes valued at $48 CAD or $35 USD each). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.
Maximum potential value after 14 months = $3,048 (rounded to $3,000)
The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.
1 Offer description and terms and conditions: The offer of 100,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Platinum American Express credit card accounts (the “Account”) opened between July 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account), subject to the conditions below.
To be eligible for the 60,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “60,000 bonus points offer”), you must charge eligible purchases totalling at least $5,000 within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must charge $10,000 in eligible purchases to your new Account during the first six months following the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must make at least one (1) eligible purchase on your new Account during the 14th month following the month in which the Account was opened. Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.
Annual bonus fulfillment: Bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint Account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be deposited as follows: (i) the 60,000 bonus points and the 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($5,000 or $10,000) within the applicable timeframe (the first three months or the first six months), and (ii) the additional 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the first transaction considered an eligible purchase in the 14th month following the month the Account was opened. If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 60,000 bonus points or the 20,000 bonus points, or makes the first transaction to earn the additional 20,000 bonus points, the bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s Account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower, or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An Account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, there is no over-limit on the credit limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account. All other program terms continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled, or extended at any time without notice, and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.
Rates and fees: The current annual fee is $399 for the primary card and $99 for each additional card (including those issued to co-account holders and additional cardholders).
The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the Account are as follows: 9.99% on purchases and 9.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits described in the application disclosure statement are subject to change.
Savings at Shell
Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 4 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:
Note: Highest value of 11 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.
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The GHA DISCOVERY hotel program created by the Global Hotel Alliance brings together several independent hotel brands, ranging from mid-range to luxury hotels.
The program also provides access to over 2,500 local experiences, including personalized tours with City Unscripted, without the obligation to stay at a hotel.
Here are the hotel brands participating in the GHA DISCOVERY program: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Atura Hotels, Avani Hotels & Resorts, Capella Hotels & Resorts, Corinthia Hotels, DISCOVERY Destinations, Elewana Collection, GLO Hotels, JA Resorts & Hotels, Kempinski Hotels, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Lungarno Collection, Marco Polo Hotels, Meritage Collection, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, Mysk Hotels, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow Hotels, Niccolo Hotels, NUO Hotels, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts, PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts, QT Hotels & Resorts, The Residence by Cenizaro, The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts, Thon Hotels, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, Ultratravel Collection, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.

See our reviews of some hotels in the GHA DISCOVERY program:
This offer may be interesting for travelers who intend to stay at Pan Pacific program hotels by the end of summer 2025.
Gold status is not the highest, but it provides some benefits you wouldn’t have otherwise.
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For a limited time, by signing up for the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, you can earn up to 100,000 Scene+ points, worth up to $3,000 in value over the first 14 months (including about $1,000 in travel rewards from the bonus points).
With the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, you earn 2 points per dollar spent on all purchases. These points can be used against any travel purchase (plane tickets, hotels, all-inclusives, and even Airbnb), and you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, like cash back.
Plus, with this card, you pay no foreign transaction fees, and you get 10 free accesses to VIP airport lounges (Priority Pass).
And you benefit from excellent insurance for your trips and purchases, premium concierge service, and exclusive American Express Invitations offers.
* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 14 months includes the value of the welcome offer, potential savings, the potential value of points earned in the first year, and the value of savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:
$600 in travel rewards (60,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Platinum American Express cardholders who make purchases totalling $5,000 in the first 3 months
$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) who make purchases totalling $10,000 in the first 6 months
$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you post at least one (1) eligible purchase to your new account in the 14th month following the month the account was opened
$241 in savings on foreign transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per account in the first year (by saving the 2.5% foreign transaction fee generally charged by credit card issuers);
$1,023 potential first-year points earnings (102,297 Scene+ points) on everyday purchases, based on the average amount of purchases made per account over the past 24 months;
$784 representing the value of Priority Pass membership and airport lounge passes for the primary cardholder (annual membership fee for a 10-visit plan, $454 CAD or $329 USD) and for one additional cardholder (annual membership fee of $137 CAD or $99 USD, plus 4 passes valued at $48 CAD or $35 USD each). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.
Maximum potential value after 14 months = $3,048 (rounded to $3,000)
The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.
1 Offer description and terms and conditions: The offer of 100,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Platinum American Express credit card accounts (the “Account”) opened between July 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account), subject to the conditions below.
To be eligible for the 60,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “60,000 bonus points offer”), you must charge eligible purchases totalling at least $5,000 within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must charge $10,000 in eligible purchases to your new Account during the first six months following the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must make at least one (1) eligible purchase on your new Account during the 14th month following the month in which the Account was opened. Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.
Annual bonus fulfillment: Bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint Account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be deposited as follows: (i) the 60,000 bonus points and the 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($5,000 or $10,000) within the applicable timeframe (the first three months or the first six months), and (ii) the additional 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the first transaction considered an eligible purchase in the 14th month following the month the Account was opened. If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 60,000 bonus points or the 20,000 bonus points, or makes the first transaction to earn the additional 20,000 bonus points, the bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s Account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower, or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An Account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, there is no over-limit on the credit limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account. All other program terms continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled, or extended at any time without notice, and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.
Rates and fees: The current annual fee is $399 for the primary card and $99 for each additional card (including those issued to co-account holders and additional cardholders).
The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the Account are as follows: 9.99% on purchases and 9.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits described in the application disclosure statement are subject to change.
Savings at Shell
Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 4 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:
Note: Highest value of 11 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.
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Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.
New Cardmembers can earn up to 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:
The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.
Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.
To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.
The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.
You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.
Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 70,000 point welcome offer is worth about $630, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.
Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.
You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.
The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.
Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.
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