Capella Hotel Group Joins Global Hotel Alliance

The portfolio of award-winning properties set to integrate ahead of the launch of Capella Bangkok property later this year

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Global Hotel Alliance ("GHA"), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning, multi-brand loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, announced today that Capella Hotels & Resorts ("Capella") and Solis Hotels & Resorts ("Solis"), will become the latest members of its network of over 30 independent brands and over 500 hotels.

Capella is further expanding its footprint in 2019 with a hotel along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok set to open later this year, and two further locations - the Maldives and Sydney - also in the pipeline. Capella embodies the craft of hospitality, combining luxury design with the highest level of personalised service, to create unique and memorable stays. Recognising the importance of culture and the local context, each property sits in harmony with its environment, offering Capella curated guest experiences both on- and off-site, expertly designed to offer a glimpse into the soul of each locale. Capella and Solis are natural additions to the alliance's rich collection of independent brands.

Chris Hartley, GHA's CEO, is thrilled to be adding such prestigious brands to the alliance network: "The addition of Capella and Solis further enriches the choice for our 14-million-strong DISCOVERY membership, bringing new destinations and landmark hotels to the alliance landscape. We know their hotels will be very popular with our discerning DISCOVERY customers."

Nicholas Clayton, CEO of Capella Hotel Group, said: "DISCOVERY's philosophy of delivering local experiences is well aligned with our own mission of crafting unforgettable memories for every guest. We look forward to becoming part of the alliance, as we continue our incredible international growth."

The integration of Capella and Solis into the alliance will be completed by mid-2019. The Capella hotels in Düsseldorf, Shanghai, Sanya, Singapore, Ubud and Bangkok (opening mid-2019) will become part of Ultratravel Collection, an exclusive portfolio of the alliance's most luxurious properties.

About Capella Hotel Group

Headquartered in Singapore, the group’s Capella Hotels & Resorts portfolio consists of properties in Düsseldorf, Sanya, Shanghai, Singapore and Ubud, with hotels in Bangkok, the Maldives and Sydney set to open in the near future. The exceptional hospitality group focuses on crafting authentic, cultural experiences for its guests, combining a legacy of crafted luxury design with the highest level of personalised service. For more information, visit capellahotels.com

About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 32 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7billion in member hotel revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024.

Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning. For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.

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Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) brings together a diverse collection of independent hospitality brands with GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme leveraging a shared technology platform. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue, and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.

The Capella Hotels and Resorts collection consists of properties in Singapore, Bangkok, Ubud, Shanghai, Sanya, and Düsseldorf. Joining the portfolio later this year is Capella Hanoi, designed by world-renowned architect Bill Bensley. Set to open in the coming years include properties in the Maldives, Sydney, and Chiang Mai. Capella Hotels and Resorts was named 2nd Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020.