UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced a partnership with Global Flight to support Loyalty & Awards - a conference for the travel loyalty industry - as its lead sponsor for 2026 and 2027.
Global Flight is a provider of loyalty
consulting services to the travel industry and organiser of the event.
Now in its 22nd
edition, Loyalty & Awards is set to take place in Vancouver from 16th – 18th
November 2026.
The event will bring
together 250 senior loyalty leaders from airlines, hotel groups, and technology
vendors at Pan Pacific Vancouver, a luxury hotel and member of Global Hotel
Alliance.
A highlight of the event will be the Golden
Loyalty Awards ceremony, held on the evening of Tuesday,
November 17, 2026, celebrating
the very best in the travel loyalty industry.
Located atop Canada
Place on Vancouver’s waterfront, Pan Pacific Vancouver features 503 rooms and
suites with panoramic harbour and mountain views, extensive event facilities,
acclaimed dining, and premium wellness amenities.
The site was first
marked in 1983 by the ceremonial groundbreaking of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip.
It officially opened
ahead of Expo ’86, where Princess Diana and Prince Charles inaugurated the
Canada Pavilion.
The hotel, whose
architecture is inspired by the shape of sailing ships, honours Vancouver’s
maritime heritage and shares a site with the city’s cruise terminal, which
welcomes approximately 1.3 million passengers annually.
Signature features
include a saltwater rooftop pool and 42,000 square feet of meeting space, 70
per cent of which offers ocean
views. Since 1994, the Heritage Horns atop the hotel have sounded the first
four notes of “O Canada” daily at noon.
Jelena Kezika, VP
Strategy at Global Hotel Alliance, said: “Loyalty & Awards brings together
the most influential voices shaping the future of travel loyalty, making it a
natural partner for GHA. Hosting this prestigious event at Pan Pacific
Vancouver further reflects the strength and global reach of our member brands,
while providing a beautiful setting to celebrate innovation and excellence
across the industry.”
Ravindra Bhagwanani, Managing Director of Global Flight, added: “We are delighted to partner with Global Hotel Alliance for the next two years. GHA’s leadership in loyalty and its portfolio of outstanding independent hotel brands with its unique and luxurious properties, including Pan Pacific Vancouver, make them a highly valued partner as we continue to evolve Loyalty & Awards.” TradeArabia News Service
