Pictured from left to right are: Chris Hartley, CEO, Global Hotel Alliance; Florent Mabille, Belgian Sprinter and Olympian; Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO, Kempinski Hotels; Karen Jansen, Miss Belgium 2025
(IN SHORT) Kempinski Hotels swept three major prizes at the 2025 Global Hotel Alliance Awards in Brussels. Recognized for outstanding loyalty-programme engagement, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok claimed Top Property of the Year by achieving the most DISCOVERY room-night bookings, while The Apurva Kempinski Bali received the Green Collection Spotlight for its sustainability leadership. These awards underscore Kempinski’s strong partnership with GHA and its commitment to service excellence across the alliance’s 850-plus hotels.
(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2025-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels dominated the 2025 GHA Alliance Awards, announced on 25 June at Brussels’s Solvay Library by the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). As part of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme family—including Kempinski DISCOVERY—the Awards recognize top-performing brands and properties across GHA’s network of over 850 independent hotels in more than 100 countries.
This year’s gala celebrated excellence in collaboration, guest engagement, and sustainability. Winners were selected from at least five nominees per category, judged on metrics such as programme participation, member satisfaction, and operational innovation. Highlights for Kempinski include:
- Brand Champion Award: Kempinski Hotels earned this accolade for its exceptional commitment to GHA DISCOVERY, delivering consistent service quality and proactive partnership.
- Top Property of the Year: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok led all nominees in loyalty-driven performance, recording the highest GHA DISCOVERY room-night bookings.
- Green Collection Spotlight: The Apurva Kempinski Bali was honored for its outstanding eco-initiatives, community outreach, and promotion of sustainable practices within the Green Collection.
“Congratulations to Kempinski and all awardees for showcasing the innovation and dedication that fuel our alliance,” said GHA CEO Chris Hartley. “Their leadership enriches the GHA DISCOVERY experience and embodies the collaborative spirit of our global network.”
The ceremony coincided with GHA’s annual CEO Summit at the Corinthia Brussels, where senior executives—including Kempinski Group CEO Barbara Muckermann—gathered to shape the future of independent hospitality.
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SOURCE: Kempinski Hotels
