PAN PACIFIC HOTELS GROUP CELEBRATES WINS AT GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE AWARDS 2026

Marseille, 6th July 2026: Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA awards.

The awards ceremony recognised outstanding achievements across GHA's portfolio of 1,000 hotels spanning 55 brands in 100 countries. The accolades celebrate excellence in performance, guest engagement and satisfaction, technology, sustainability, loyalty and collaboration across the alliance.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group won three awards at the 2026 GHA Awards.

Mr. Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer of Pan Pacific Hotels Group since 2019, received the Exceptional Contribution CEO Award in recognition of his longstanding leadership and contributions to both Pan Pacific Hotels Group and the Global Hotel Alliance. Under his leadership, the Group has expanded its global presence to more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three continents, while strengthening its partnership with GHA PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore was honored with the Green Collection Exceptional Engagement Award for its contribution to raising awareness of the Alliance’s Green Collection through sustainability-focused local offers and initiatives supporting local communities and environmental protection. As Singapore’s first hotel to incorporate hotel-in-a-garden design inspired by biophilic principles, the property continues to set the benchmark for sustainable urban hospitality through its integration of nature, innovative green practices and meaningful guest experiences. HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, a PARKROYAL Hotel, was named Web & App Hotel of the Year, in recognition of its outstanding performance in bookings and revenue generated through the GHA DISCOVERY website and mobile app. Located in the heart of Shinjuku within the vibrant Kabukicho entertainment district, the hotel offers guests an immersive stay experience with contemporary design, panoramic city views and convenient access to Tokyo’s renowned dining, shopping and cultural attractions.

These accolades reflect Pan Pacific Hotels Group's continued commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving innovation and supporting the continued success of the GHA network.

GHA CEO Chris Hartley commented: “Congratulations to our winners for their outstanding accomplishments. Their achievements demonstrate the strength of collaboration and innovation among alliance member brands, inspired by a spirit of healthy competition and best practice, that continues to drive the success of GHA DISCOVERY and create value for all member brands.”

The GHA awards formed part of the alliance's annual CEO conference, which brought together leaders from GHA's hotel brands for the first-ever GHA CEO meeting held at sea. The event was attended by over 40 CEOs and senior executives from across GHA's global network, including Mr. Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Office of Pan Pacific Hotels Group.