Global Hotel Alliance is an independent hospitality loyalty program that offers great benefits and privileges to partner hotels. Members of GHA Discovery shall earn exclusive DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), be eligible for room upgrades, and participate in member-only activities. As a Visa Infinite Cardholder, you can now take advantage of the latest offer by Visa and get a free upgraded membership to the GHA DISCOVERY program that matches your card status.
This loyalty program offers exclusive privileges at 850+ hotels across 45 top-rated brands, including PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Capella Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, and more. You can enjoy these benefits at hotels located in 100 countries around the world.
Although you can join the GHA Discovery for free, you need to book stays and make large spends for a tier upgrade from Silver to Titanium. With this latest offer from Visa, you can get the Titanium membership for free.
Offer Validity – 19th February 2024 to 31st December 2026 (Both Dates Inclusive)
How to Avail Your Free GHA Membership Upgrade?
Those interested can visit the official link to check their eligibility and obtain their Global Hotel Alliance Discovery membership. Follow these steps to avail of GHA memberships with your Visa Credit Card.
- The cardholder must first contact Visa Concierge to request a GHA status upgrade.
- Visa Concierge will check the cardholder’s eligibility and assist with the upgrade.
- The upgraded GHA status is valid until 31 December 2026.
Offer Conditions
- The offer duration will run from 19th February 2024 to 31st December 2026 (both dates inclusive) in accordance with the terms and conditions set out.
- The GHA DISCOVERY promotion is available to holders of Visa Infinite, Visa Infinite Business cards whose cards were issued in the following markets: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, South Korea, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
- Each Visa credit card is eligible for one fast-track upgrade to GHA DISCOVERY status when joining GHA DISCOVERY through the relevant promotional links.
- Visa cardholders who were already members of GHA DISCOVERY before applying for this promotion and had a lower status than what this promotion offers can upgrade to the higher tier without the need for new enrollment.
Benefits of GHA Discovery Membership
For those interested in the GHA Discovery program, the benefits across tiers will help you learn more.
Silver Status
- 4% back as Discovery Dollars (exclusive rewards currency).
- Complimentary Wifi.
- Enjoy member-only access to hotel amenities.
- Receive member rates at all participating hotels.
Gold Status
- 5% back as Discovery Dollars (exclusive rewards currency).
- Unlimited internet connection.
- Enjoy member-only access to hotel amenities.
- Access member-only opportunities.
Platinum Status
- 6% back as Discovery Dollars (exclusive rewards currency).
- Free Wifi is available with this status.
- Experience exclusive access to hotel amenities as a member.
- Enjoy your room until 3 PM, subject to availability.
- Upon your arrival, you will receive a thoughtful gift that is inspired by the local region as a warm welcome gesture.
- Receive an enhanced room where available, subject to availability.
Titanium Status
- 7% back as Discovery Dollars (exclusive rewards currency).
- Late check-out is available upon request, subject to availability. You can enjoy your room until 4 PM with this service.
- Share your status benefits with your friends and family.
- Receive a double upgrade where available, subject to availability.
- Rooms are guaranteed up to 48 hours prior, subject to availability.
- Enjoy your room from 11 AM, subject to availability.
Bottom Line
Previously, Visa credit card users were disappointed because only Mastercard had an alliance with GHA, which offered free tier upgrades. Now, however, Visa has partnered with GHA, and all Visa INFINITE variant credit card holders are eligible for free Discovery membership. Even those with existing lower-tier memberships in Global Hotel Alliance are eligible for a higher tier if it matches their Visa variant.
A GHA Discovery membership would allow you to earn exclusive DISCOVERY Dollars, participate in member-only activities, and take advantage of offers such as car rental discounts.
Some of the hotels in the Global Hotel Alliance in India are The Leela Palaces, Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites, and Araiya Hotels & Resorts.
Grab your complimentary membership now.