British Airways Executive Club and Global Hotel Alliance Sign Partnership Agreement

British Airways Executive Club and Global Hotel Alliance Sign Partnership
Agreement

GENEVA, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Hotel Alliance is proud to announce a
new global airline partnership. Effective today, British Airways Executive
Club Members can now earn 500 Executive Club Miles per stay across all
participating Global Hotel Alliance hotels. And, until 30 September 2009, all
eligible stays will earn double miles (1,000) as a welcome bonus!

In addition to earning miles and as a standard benefit, Executive Club Gold
members can enjoy an upgrade to next room category, subject to availability
upon check-in.

"We are delighted to be a partner in the British Airways Executive Club
programme," says Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance. "British
Airways is a leading global airline with an extensive route network serving
many of our destinations and we look forward to welcoming their Members to
Global Hotel Alliance properties worldwide."

About Global Hotel Alliance
Global Hotel Alliance is the world largest alliance of independent hotel
brands. It uses a common technology platform to drive incremental revenues and
create cost savings for its members, while offering enhanced recognition and
service to customers across all brands. GHA currently comprises of Anantara,
Cham, The Doyle Collection, Dusit, Kempinski, Landis, The Leela, Marco Polo,
Omni, Pan Pacific and Parkroyal encompassing 192 upscale and luxury hotels
with over 54,000 rooms in 140 cities and across 44 different countries.
www.globalhotelalliance.com

SOURCE Global Hotel Alliance

Irina Zakharova of Global Hotel Alliance, +41 22 596 4462,
irina.zakharova@globalhotelalliance.com