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Programme Terms And Conditions

 Last updated: 12 October 2026

TermDefinition
Active MemberRefers to a Member who is Active. To be considered as “Active”, Members must earn any Brilliant Points at least once in the past twenty-four (24) consecutive months.
Award PointsRefers to award points, a type of Brilliant Points, earned by a Member before the Effective Transition Date according to a set scale which can be redeemed for Rewards. Award Points will be subject to the Programme Points Run-Off Arrangements. No Award Points may be earned on or after the Effective Transition Date.  
Benefits and PrivilegesRefers to the benefits and privileges to which a Member is entitled to under Brilliant, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. 
BrilliantRefers to the Brilliant by Langham loyalty programme offered by Langham Hospitality Group.
Brilliant EventsRefers to events held at Participating Business Units, which include but are not limited to catering, banqueting or group events, meetings, or conference events.
Brilliant Member Dining DiscountRefers to a discount offered by Participating Business Units, which is specifically limited to restaurants or bars only for the purposes herein. 
Brilliant Member RateRefers to a preferred room rate exclusive to Members.
Brilliant Mobile AppsMobile applications (including WeChat mini program) operated by or on behalf of Brilliant or otherwise in connection with Brilliant.
Brilliant PointsRefers to points generated by a Member according to a set scale, following a Qualifying Spend before Effective Transition Date. There are two types of Brilliant Points: (i) Award Points and (ii) Status Points.
Check-inRefers to the check-in process upon arrival at a hotel before a Stay.
Check-outRefers to the check-out process before departure from a hotel after a Stay.
CompanyRefers to Brilliant Loyalty Program Limited.
Conversion PartnersRefers to the partners that have formed partnerships with the Company for the conversion of Award Points into their respective programme points such as airline miles before the Final Redemption Date. The list of Conversion Partners can be found on www.BrilliantbyLangham.com which may be updated by the Company from time to time. 
Effective Transition DateMeans 12 January 2027.
Elite Amenity PointsRefers to Award Points as a type of Elite Welcome Amenity which the Members are entitled to before the Effective Transition Date in accordance with corresponding Membership Tier, in addition to any Award Points earned on a Qualifying Stay.
Elite Bonus PointsRefers to the additional Award Points which the Members are entitled to before the Effective Transition Date in accordance with their corresponding Membership Tiers when such Member earns any Award Points in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. 
Elite Welcome AmenityRefers to one of the Benefits and Privileges in accordance with the corresponding Membership Tier.
Event ContractRefers to a written contract with the corresponding Participating Business Unit in relation to a Brilliant Event, which shall include (i) the name of the Member, (ii) the Membership number and (iii) the expected number of Brilliant Points to be earned upon completion and full payment of the Brilliant Event.
Final Redemption DateMeans 11 January 2028.
Hong KongRefers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Langham Hospitality GroupRefers to Langham Hotels International Limited and its affiliates directly involved in the group’s management and operations of properties around the world, including hotels, residences, outlets, local management entities. 
MemberRefers to any person who is a member of Brilliant.
MembershipMeans the Brilliant membership of a Member.
Membership PeriodMeans a period of the Membership. The period commences on (i) the date joining Brilliant at the entry level or (ii) the date on which there is a change of Membership Tier (the “Commencement Date”). The period ends on the last date of a twelve (12) month period from the Commencement Date or upon an upgrade of Membership Tier, whichever occurs earlier.
Membership TierMeans the different membership tiers for Members as outlined in the Terms and Conditions.
Non-Participating Business UnitsRefers to the business units that do not participate in Brilliant, a list of which can be found in the Appendix to the Terms and Conditions and may be updated by the Company from time to time.
Ineligible Spends and ChargesRefers to the following spends and charges which are ineligible for earning Brilliant Points before the Effective Transition Date: 
  • government and local taxes, service charge, gratuities, tips
  • accommodation related charges which are not displayed on the folio presented to a guest either for payment or signature.
  • any complimentary services   
  • banquet and event revenue (except as part of Brilliant Events)
  • cash paid out.
  • telephone and business centre charges.  
  • transportation charges  
  • miscellaneous charges  
  • Ineligible payment (example: eVoucher)
  • credit card surcharge.
  • health club spend
  • laundry  
  • parking  
  • retail and gift shop purchases on property 
  • any tobacco related products 
  • charges on services which are contracted to a third party, and any spends and charges prohibited by applicable law where the hotel operates.
Non-Room RewardRefers to using the required Award Points to settle the full or part of the payment of the bill at any Participating Business Units, except for payment in relation to Stays.  
Participating Business Units

Refers to the business units under the following brands which are owned, managed, franchised or licensed by Langham Hospitality Group and / or its affiliates:

  • The Langham Hotels and Resorts
  • Cordis Hotels and Resorts
  • Ying’nFlo
  • Eaton
  • Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
  • Chuan Spa
  • T’ang Court
  • Ming Court
  • Minato
  • Shanghai Plus

but exclude the Non-Participating Business Units.

Privacy PolicyRefers to the privacy policy which can be found on www.BrilliantbyLangham.com and which may be updated by the Company from time to time.
Programme Points Run-off ArrangementsMeans the provisions set out in Articles 95 to 106 “Programme Points Run-off Arrangements” section of these Terms and Conditions which govern the run-off of Brilliant Points.
Eligible ChannelsRefers to the Brilliant website (www.BrilliantbyLangham.com), the Brilliant Mobile Apps, and the Participating Business Units collectively.
Eligible Room RateRefers to a room rate at a Participating Business Unit (such as flexible rate, flexible rate with breakfast, advanced purchase rate and advanced purchase rate with breakfast, etc.) published on Eligible Channels, with details of each room rate.
Eligible SpendRefers to a Qualifying Stay that includes any Eligible Charges.  See also section on Eligible Spend.
Qualifying StayRefers to a Stay at one of the Participating Business Units booked through a Eligible Channel on a Eligible Room Rate. See also section on Qualifying Stay.
RewardsRefers to any service, product or benefit or privileges redeemed by a Member by using the required number of Award Points, including Reward Stay and Non-Room Rewards. See also section on Redeeming Rewards before the Final Redemption Date.
Reward StayRefers to a Stay at a Participating Business Unit redeemed by a Member by using the required number of Award Points before the Final Redemption Date.
Points Only StayRefers to a type of Reward Stay. See also section on Reward Stay.
Points Plus Cash StayRefers to a type of Reward Stay. See also section on Reward Stay.
Room Upgrade VoucherRefers to a voucher which a Member can, subject to availability, use to upgrade a reserved room to a higher category (one level higher) on a Qualifying Stay.
Status PointsRefers to status points, a type of Brilliant Points, earned by a Member before the Effective Transition Date according to a set scale that will count towards qualification for the next higher Membership Tier or renewal of the current Membership Tier. Status Points will be subject to the Programme Points Run-off Arrangements. No Status Points may be earned on or after the Effective Transition Date.
StayRefers to a room accommodation stay at the same Participating Business Unit, and one Stay can be one or more consecutive nights. For the avoidance of doubt, if there is a Check-in after a Check-out on the same date at the same Participating Business Unit, these stays (which are in essence consecutive nights at the same Participating Business Unit) will be considered as one Stay, regardless of the frequency of Check-in or Check-out.
U.S. DollarsRefers to the official currency of the United States of America.

 

  1. Brilliant is operated in accordance with these terms and conditions that govern your participation in Brilliant (“Terms and Conditions”).

    By enrolling in Brilliant and participating as a Member, you acknowledge and agree:

    a. You have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions, including any Programme Points Run-off Arrangements which may apply from time to time.

    b. You understand and consent to the processing of your personal data (including your sensitive personal data and that of minors under your guardianship), and provision of such personal data to local and overseas recipients, in accordance with Privacy Policy.

    c. You fulfil the eligible criteria as Member and Member information that you provide to the Company is accurate, current and valid. 

    d. Membership is non-transferable and may only be used by the Member. Membership is strictly for each Member’s own personal use only. 

    “Brilliant by Langham” is the loyalty programme offered by the Company which commenced on Thursday 29 February 2024. 

    For the avoidance of doubt, from the Effective Transition Date (i.e. 12 January 2027), all Brilliant Points earning-related provisions in these Terms and Conditions remain applicable only to the extent necessary to administer historical transactions, claims, adjustments and redemptions relating to activity completed before the Effective Transition Date, unless expressly stated otherwise in the Programme Points Run-off Arrangements.