The GHA DISCOVERY program is the loyalty program of the Global Hotel Alliance group. It brings together more than 800 hotels in over 100 countries, including the best-known brands, Anantara, Kempinski and Viceroy.
You’ll earn rewards to spend at any of the GHA DISCOVERY member hotels, which are over 40 independent hotel brands worldwide.
You will find luxurious hotels of all sizes with all types of environments and atmospheres. In this guide, you will find the group’s establishments, the currency of accumulation, the statutes and their advantages, and how to benefit from privileged offers.
The following is a list of Global Hotel Alliance properties that are members of the GHA Discovery program:
The name Anantara comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “endless.” In this way, the brand wanted to show the infinite possibilities that exist when you choose to stay in one of its establishment’s thanks to the exceptional service provided.
In all, 49 hotels spread around the world between Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East are inspired by authenticity and local roots. Every experience is meant to be like you, unique and special.
The Anantara hotels offer local deals such as :
Or branded experiences such as
Branded stay offers are regularly offered on the site allowing you to benefit from discounts of up to 30% for example.
The GHA Discovery program is simple. When you join, you can earn DISCOVERY Dollars or D$, the program’s reward currency, on your stays and other purchases at all GHA DISCOVERY member hotels.
The higher your GHA DISCOVERY status, the higher the percentage of DISCOVERY Dollars you will earn – ranging from 4% to 7%.
Cash exchanges and refunds are not included. The amount will be converted into D$ currency according to the exchange rate selected by GHA DISCOVERY.
You can use DISCOVERY Dollars to pay your hotel bill (including room, meal, spa or golf fees) or for experiences in the GHA DISCOVERY program.
Each DISCOVERY dollar (D$) is worth $1.
Members can redeem as little as 10 DISCOVERY Dollars (D$10). This way, you can quickly redeem to save on your stays.
GHA DISCOVERY Experiences are unique activities designed to immerse you in the local culture. You can choose from 5 different categories, with activities ranging from cooking classes and dining experiences to spa treatments and museum tours.
Here are the different categories of experiences offered within the GHA DISCOVERY program:
You can get experiences no matter your status level in the GHA DISCOVERY program, and you can use DISCOVERY Dollars to buy yourself an experience.
When you register, you are awarded Silver status. Depending on your purchases, this can be upgraded to three membership levels in the GHA DISCOVERY program.
All members benefit from :
Here are the 4 statuses of the GHA DISCOVERY program:
Depending on the status, you will then have other privileges:
Room upgrade
Welcome gift
Room availability guaranteed up to 28 hours before arrival
Sharing status with family and friends
As a Business Traveller member, you can obtain the GHA DISCOVERY Platinum status free of charge.
For new members of the GHA DISCOVERY program, the qualification period is based on a rolling year. For all other members, the qualifying year is based on the calendar year. Once you have achieved the next status level, it is valid for the next calendar year.
For example, if you are awarded GHA DISCOVERY Gold status in June 2023, you will retain that status until December 2024.
There are no credit cards available to earn DISCOVERY dollars.
However, you should know that most of the GHA DISCOVERY member hotels are accessible via the reservation platforms of certain high-end credit cards:
For example, if you are a Platinum Cardmember® or a TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Cardholder, try booking your stay through one of these platforms.
Use your Discovery Dollars to get a discount on your stay by adding them to your bill when you check out.
Count 48 hours after your stay to see your D$ applied to your account.
You can check your D$ balance online at www.ghadiscovery.com or on your cell phone with the GHA DISCOVERY application.
In addition to being able to view your D$ balance and track your rewards on the app’s dashboard, the app offers you the ability to chat with hotel staff.
You can make specific requests before you arrive at the hotel, consult personalized offers and book directly.
Savings are here (if you don’t see the sign-up form, please click here):
