New status match opportunities for GHA Discovery – if you have an eligible American Express or Visa card, you could apply for an instant upgrade to Titanium or Platinum status.
[Visa]
Offer page is here (Australia site).
- Valid until December 31, 2025
- Visa Infinite cards issued in select countries, e.g. Japan, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand
- Receive an upgrade to GHA Titanium status, valid through December 31, 2026
Previously the status upgrade was applied automatically as long as you’d filled out an online form. It’s no longer the case, and you need to contact your local Visa Infinite Concierge for them to manually upgrade you.
[American Express]
The Visa promotion has been going on for a while, whereas a new partnership with American Express has also emerged.
Offer page is here (Singapore site).
- Valid until December 31, 2025
- American Express Platinum issued in select countries, such as Singapore, Germany and Austria
- Receive an upgrade to GHA Platinum status
Provide your personal information in the online form (Germany, Singapore) and someone will verify your eligibility. You will receive an email invitation with an upgrade link within 2 weeks.
My friend (Germany cardholder) submitted the application and received the email within a couple of days. You must provide real details to pass the validation.
Platinum benefits include early check-in, late check-in and room upgrade. Titanium members also receive free breakfast at certain brands.
There are other status match opportunities:
- If you have elite status with another hotel program
- If you have Mastercard World Elite issued in Asia Pacific
- Via Rotana Hotels
I wonder if UK AMEX will receive the same benefit