Lanson Place Parliament Gardens In Melbourne Named 'Best New Hotel' At 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards
- Written by Telegraph Magazine
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 July 2026 – Lanson Place Parliament Gardens in Melbourne has been named as the Best New Hotel at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) awards, the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
The prestigious recognition highlights the property's stellar performance and rapid growth since opening in late 2024, underscoring its success in offering guests personalised, attentive service. 
"We are incredibly proud that Lanson Place Parliament Gardens has been recognised as the Best New Hotel at the 2026 GHA Awards," said Michael Hobson, Chief Executive Officer of Lanson Place. "This recognition is a wonderful validation of the vision behind every Lanson Place property, namely to offer comfortable, private sanctuaries with a relaxed but unmatched tradition of service.
Being part of the GHA has allowed us to share that vision with an even wider community of travellers, while also giving our own guests access to the valuable benefits of DISCOVERY membership. Being named Best New Hotel is also particularly meaningful as we joined the GHA less than a year ago. This award belongs to every member of our team and marks a strong signal of what lies ahead for Lanson Place."
Marcus Packham, General Manager of Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, added: "This thrilling accolade serves as an endorsement of the passion and dedication of all our team members who go above and beyond, day in and day out, to create a true home away from home for every guest in the heart of Melbourne. We look forward to welcoming new guests from around the world so they can experience for themselves what distinguishes us."
The awards 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.
Lanson Place DISCOVERY Limited Time Offer
To coincide with this achievement, Lanson Place DISCOVERY members can currently enjoy triple DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) when staying at Lanson Place properties in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne, from now until 31 August 2026, making every stay even more rewarding.
Terms and conditions may apply. For more information on the special offer, visit: https://lansonplace.com/loyalty
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About Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited
Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (HKEx stock code: 369). The transformative hospitality management company currently manages eight properties under the Lanson Place brand, comprising Personal Hotels and Residences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne. Additionally, it manages Two MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong as well as Yiju Apartment in Shenzhen, China.
Lanson Place provides comfortable, personal sanctuaries for both short-term and extended-stay guests at central locations in major global cities. Infused by a family-like service tradition, Lanson Place creates warm and sheltered places with a club-style feel where communities form and bond. Guests can enjoy a true home-away-from-home experience.
The Group aims to grow the Lanson Place brand across the Asia-Pacific region and continues to explore both investment and management opportunities in major gateway cities.
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About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY:
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 55 brands and 1,000 hotels across 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 36 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay.
Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning. For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
