The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts elevates guest experience with Double DISCOVERY Dollars reward and Green Collection Recognition

Mumbai, April 30, 2025 — The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, announces two significant milestones that enhance both guest rewards and environmental commitment: the launch of Double DISCOVERY Dollars for Summer 2025 and the inclusion of all its palace properties in Global Hotel Alliance's prestigious Green Collection.

The Double DISCOVERY Dollars summer offering invites discerning travellers to earn twice the rewards on eligible stays until September 30, 2025, when booked directly via theleela.com using the Leela DISCOVERY Member Special rate. Simultaneously, The Leela's inclusion in GHA's Green Collection recognizes the brand's leadership in sustainable luxury hospitality, underscoring its commitment to responsible practices that benefit both communities and the environment.

"These dual initiatives reflect The Leela's evolution in luxury hospitality," said Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. "With Double DISCOVERY Dollars, we enhance the value of every stay while our Green Collection recognition reaffirms our deep-rooted commitment to responsible luxury. Together, they ensure that every experience at The Leela is both rewarding and sustainable."

The Leela's sustainability journey includes numerous initiatives: renewable energy powering several palace properties, in-house water bottling plants under Aujasya by The Leela eliminating single-use plastics, eco-friendly boats at The Leela Palace Udaipur, Tishya by The Leela bath amenities in 100% recyclable packaging, EV charging stations across multiple properties, and the innovative Leela Ke Phool initiative that repurposes floral waste into charcoal-free incense.

As part of Leela DISCOVERY—the brand's loyalty programme in partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)—members can earn and redeem DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) across all participating hotels in the GHA portfolio, which spans 45 independent hotel brands and more than 850 properties in 100 countries. The programme features four membership tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum and Titanium—each designed to deliver elevated privileges such as room upgrades, late checkouts, and curated local experiences.

For conscious travellers, The Leela's inclusion in the Green Collection provides an opportunity to make informed travel choices aligned with their values. The Green Collection features over 470 hotels worldwide that have attained globally recognized certifications from leading entities including EarthCheck, Green Growth 2050, Green Key, and Green Globe.

These promotions are valid for stays at most Leela properties across India, with the exception of The Leela Gandhinagar, The Leela Hyderabad, and The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel.

To explore and book The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts as part of the Green Collection or to enjoy Double DISCOVERY Dollars, please visit www.theleela.com or ghadiscovery.com/explore-green-collection.

About Green Collection

Launched in March 2023, Green Collection is a portfolio of hotels, resorts and palaces in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme that demonstrate their commitment to protecting people and the planet. Certified by recognised environmental organisations, they are pioneers of sustainable practices and initiatives that protect the natural environment and benefit the local communities where they operate. Every property in the Green Collection has attained at least one globally recognised certification from leading entities, including EarthCheck, Green Growth 2050, Green Key, and Green Globe. Green Collection empowers GHA DISCOVERY’s 30 million members – our hotel brand’s guests – to make informed and responsible travel choices based on their values, beliefs and priorities.

About Leela DISCOVERY

Leela DISCOVERY, offered in partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), is a transformative loyalty programme that allows members to book and explore not just The Leela’s portfolio but all hotels under GHA, including the Green Collection. With four membership tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium—members unlock increasing levels of rewards, including DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), an innovative cash-back rewards currency. Beyond stays, the programme provides unique access to curated local experiences and exclusive hotel facilities, ensuring that members can experience mindful luxury at over 800 hotels from 40+ brands worldwide.

GHA members can now earn Double DISCOVERY Dollars on stays booked at www.theleela.com on Leela DISCOVERY Member Special rates. This offer is valid for stays booked till 30th Sept 2025. This is applicable on all hotels except The Leela Gandhinagar, The Leela Hyderabad and The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel. 

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s only institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality company. The Leela owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under, “The Leela” brand which was ranked as #1 among the world’s best hospitality brands in 2020 and 2021, and among the world’s top three hospitality brands in 2023 and 2024, by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Surveys. The company operates thirteen properties across key Indian business and leisure destinations, celebrating each hotel through its location, art, culture, and cuisine with bespoke services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. Promoted by private equity funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., The Leela is committed to providing guests luxury experiences with premier accommodation, exclusivity and personalized service, inspired by the ethos of Indian hospitality. 

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