GHA Discovery - New Program 2021
Nov 22, 2021, 3:15 am
#31
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: GHA Titanium, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 19
Additional Updates from Local Experiences Page.
https://visit.discoveryloyalty.com/l...-are-evolving/
More details on Discovery Dollars
https://visit.discoveryloyalty.com/d...s-rewards-you/
I will reserve my judgement until I saw their redemption rate on Local Experiences...
https://visit.discoveryloyalty.com/l...-are-evolving/
Plus, did we mention that Experiences are now available for purchase by any GHA DISCOVERY member at any level? Book them from Day One at any of our 500+ hotels worldwide, using the payment method of your choice: DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), cash, credit or any other form of payment accepted at that hotel.
More details on Discovery Dollars
https://visit.discoveryloyalty.com/d...s-rewards-you/
As a GHA DISCOVERY member, you’ll earn up to 7% back in DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on every eligible purchase // All members are eligible to earn D$ from Day One. The percentage (%) rises with your membership level.
if you have active Local Experience awards, please note that they will be converted into D$ on 7 December 2021. The conversion rate will be D$100 (USD 100) for Platinum Local Experience awards and D$200 (USD 200) for Black Local Experience awards.
Last edited by Rambluesky; Nov 22, 2021 at 3:26 am
Nov 22, 2021, 4:09 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
I will use D$ to book hotel rooms (if allowed) and it would be $200 off for each, no questions asked.
Nov 22, 2021, 5:00 am
#33
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: GHA Titanium, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 19
The conversion rate really surprised me. I thought that it will be quite a low value. But considering their other changes lean towards a positive side, maybe I should expect that they are generous with these changes as well.
Nov 22, 2021, 9:46 am
#35
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: GHA Titanium, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 19
Another update relating to D$ I found on GHA Website
https://www.globalhotelalliance.com/...covery-dollars
Highlights:
So it will be 7 for TT, 6 for Plat, 5 for Gold, 4 for Silver?
10D$? What would that be? 
https://www.globalhotelalliance.com/...covery-dollars
Highlights:
From the very first stay, members will earn D$ for their eligible purchases across the hotel. They’ll earn D$ at 4% to 7% of their total bill, and D$1 = 1 USD, or the equivalent in any other local currency, so the value is clear.
They can spend their D$ on their very next stay (with as little as D$10, so not having to save up), or save them up toward something big, like a dream getaway.
Nov 22, 2021, 5:19 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Muscat
Programs: Flying Blue, IHG plat, GHA Black, HH Gold
Posts: 27
I usually get +2 upgrade, sometimes even better. There are a handful of hotels which will not upgrade +2 depending on the room type booked, for example if +2 would end up being a villa or a 2-bdr suite then it might be out of bounds. It does require checking in advance with some properties to make sure, but for the most part upgrades are given proactively.
Avani link: https://www.avanihotels.com/en/loyalty
Anantara link: https://www.anantara.com/en/loyalty
Nov 22, 2021, 10:27 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
I think it will be 10 USD off your final invoice.
In my experience Avani and Anantara upgrades are very dependent on the property and their individual upgrade policy. Some exclude villas and some do not. Often useful to check ahead of time...
Seems like both Avani and Anantara listed suites and villa’s are excluded from upgrades. In the past I cannot recall this was stated in the T&C and I got upgrade to villa numerous times when booking a “normal” room. I guess with the update of the program this will remain and you need to use $$ or D$ to get upgraded to suites and villa’s…
Nov 23, 2021, 1:03 pm
#38
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 342
New Titanium benefits disclosed by some internal source:
- 11am check-in
- 4pm check-out
- Gift Titanium status to a friend
- Brand specific benefits (e.g. two breakfast at Niccolo & one breakfast at Marco Polo)
There's also an invitation-only tier called Red.
- 11am check-in
- 4pm check-out
- Gift Titanium status to a friend
- Brand specific benefits (e.g. two breakfast at Niccolo & one breakfast at Marco Polo)
There's also an invitation-only tier called Red.
Check-in cut by 2 hours as well.
Nov 28, 2021, 11:10 am
#40
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: GHA Titanium, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 19
For those living in AUS/NZ, Rydges will leave GHA effective this December 1, 2021
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/11/28/...1/?omhide=true
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/11/28/...1/?omhide=true
Dec 1, 2021, 6:44 am
#41
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Perth, WA, Australia
Programs: QF Gold, VA Plat, IHG Plat Amb, LCAH Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,846
For those living in AUS/NZ, Rydges will leave GHA effective this December 1, 2021
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/11/28/...1/?omhide=true
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/11/28/...1/?omhide=true
Dec 2, 2021, 6:53 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 342
New Mastercard promotion: Instant upgrade to Black (World Elite APAC only) or Platinum.
Dec 2, 2021, 9:32 am
#43
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Programs: GHA Titanium, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 19
A little bit more info I found
https://viewfromthewing.com/gha-disc...ogram-changes/
https://viewfromthewing.com/gha-disc...ogram-changes/
Discovery Dollars expire, with expiration depending on elite status and note that this is based on when each dollar is earned, not how long you have to keep points in your account active.
- Base (silver) members: 6 months
- Gold: 18 months
- Platinum: 18 months
- Titanium (and Red): 24 months
Dec 6, 2021, 6:09 am
#44
Company Representative, GHA
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: GHA DISCOVERY
Posts: 75
A little bit more info I found
Discovery Dollars expire, with expiration depending on elite status and note that this is based on when each dollar is earned, not how long you have to keep points in your account active.
Discovery Dollars expire, with expiration depending on elite status and note that this is based on when each dollar is earned, not how long you have to keep points in your account active.
- Base (silver) members: 6 months
- Gold: 18 months
- Platinum: 18 months
- Titanium (and Red): 24 months
Launching tomorrow!
Dec 6, 2021, 6:38 am
#45
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: NYC
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, GHA Titanium, AA Platinum Pro
Posts: 283