Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2026

The third edition of our annual awards recognising the best travel and lifestyle experiences in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond, as voted for by our members.

Voting has now closed; thank you for casting your vote in the Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2026. 

Members worldwide had their say on the incredible travel and lifestyle experiences that deserve to win this year. Here’s a sneak peek at the results.

  • Asia on top: Destinations across Asia came out first, winning awards for All-time favourite Cathay Pacific destination and World’s best city for a long weekend.

  • Famous addresses: The world’s best hotels need no introduction – and some of our previous winners over the years are so impressive they’ve clinched even more titles this year.

  • Tastes of the Chinese Mainland: The country's culinary diversity stole the spotlight, with Chinese restaurants winning the popular vote in several categories.

Check back in August to get the full details of who came out on top in this year’s Cathay Members’ Choice Awards. In the meantime, learn more about the finalists for this year’s awards and meet the tastemakers who selected them below.

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How it works

Learn more about how the winners are chosen.

Step 1:

The expert panel and Cathay members submit their nominations which are consolidated into the final shortlist. 

Step 2:

Cathay member voting begins 1 June 2026 and ends 21 June 2026. 

Step 3:

Voting is divided into five mini-surveys covering Dining, Travel & Lifestyle, Hotels, Hong Kong, and Destinations.  

Step 4:

Winners are revealed online and in our inflight magazine in August 2026. 

Your 2026 finalists

World’s best café

Whether it’s a small scale chain or a one of a kind independent, this café is where outstanding coffee and a memorable atmosphere come together in a single experience. Learn more about the finalists.

Meet our 2026 panellists

The travel and lifestyle experts, industry leaders and tastemakers who have selected this year’s nominees.

Meet our past winners

From standout hotels to unmissable dining experiences, here’s the best of the best in travel and lifestyle – as voted by you.

Your questions, answered