Global Hotel Alliance announced as lead sponsor of Loyalty and Awards conference in 2026 and 2027

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced a partnership with Global Flight to proudly support Loyalty & Awards - the leading global conference for the travel loyalty industry - as its lead sponsor for 2026 and 2027. Global Flight is the world’s premier provider of loyalty consulting services to the travel industry and organiser of the prestigious event.

Lead Sponsor:
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) will be the lead sponsor of the Loyalty & Awards conference in 2026 and 2027.

Event Details:
- Dates: 16–18 November 2026
- Venue: Pan Pacific Vancouver, a flagship luxury hotel and GHA member.
- Attendees: Around 250 senior loyalty leaders from airlines, hotel groups, and technology vendors.

Golden Loyalty Awards:
Ceremony scheduled for 17 November 2026, recognizing excellence in travel loyalty.

Partnership Goals:
- GHA will showcase its award-winning DISCOVERY programme.
- Active engagement in discussions on innovation, customer engagement, and performance-driven loyalty.

Statements:
- Jelena Kezika, VP Strategy at GHA, emphasized the event’s role in shaping the future of travel loyalty.
- Ravindra Bhagwanani, Managing Director of Global Flight, highlighted GHA’s leadership and portfolio of independent luxury hotels.

Pan Pacific Vancouver:
Iconic property with 503 rooms, harbour views, and historic ties to Expo ’86. Known for its saltwater rooftop pool and daily sounding of the Heritage Horns.

This sponsorship positions GHA at the center of the global loyalty conversation, reinforcing its DISCOVERY programme as a major player in travel rewards and customer engagement.