Cathay Members’ Choice Awards

Cathay Pacific’s Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2026: All-time favourite Cathay Pacific destination

From long-haul getaways to shorter regional trips, there’s always a favourite.
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Welcome to the Cathay Pacific’s Cathay Members’ Choice Awards. Our annual awards celebrate the very best in travel, dining and lifestyle – as voted by you, our global community of tastemakers. 

How do we define the all-time favourite Cathay Pacific destination? 

With Hong Kong as our home base, Cathay Pacific connects travellers to a wide range of destinations they return to time and again, with daily flights to all shortlisted cities below. As part of this year’s awards, we’re delighted to spotlight your all-time favourite Cathay Pacific destinations, from long-haul getaways to easy regional escapes. 

With input from our expert panel, this year’s nominees have officially been shortlisted. Voting is open to Cathay Pacific’s Cathay members from 1 to 21 June. In the meantime, learn more about the nominees below. 

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Tower Bridge in London at sunset, with its twin towers and suspension walkways reflected in the calm River Thames under a softly coloured evening sky.

London

London has an effortless way of blending old and new, pairing historic architecture with award-winning dining, nightlife, art, theatre and can’t-miss events. London’s neighbourhoods keep evolving, too. The King’s Cross redevelopment has brought in a fresh crop of restaurants and cultural venues, while Hackney Wick remains a go-to for nightlife and creative energy. All this meets historic sites and treasured third spaces – pubs, parks, museums – giving the city a range few can match. 

Wat Arun temple in Bangkok illuminated at dusk beside the Chao Phraya River, with a full moon hanging low in a deep blue sky and city lights reflecting on the water.

Bangkok

The Thai capital is one of the world’s most-visited cities for a reason. Flavour-packed street food, world-class hospitality, electric nightlife, a booming fine-dining scene and some of the best shopping on Earth. Bangkok has it all, plus quirks and character in abundance. Between thoughtfully designed green spaces like Benjakitti Forest Park, a rapidly improving metro network, and an ever-expanding list of must-visit bars, restaurants and five-star hotels, it keeps getting better. 

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Aerial view of Sydney Harbour on a sunny day, with the Sydney Opera House and tall buildings in the background.

Sydney

Few cities combine natural beauty and urban life like Sydney. Iconic harbour views, the brilliant Bondi and Manly beaches, and easy access to national parks complement a world-class dining scene and a year-round calendar of events – from the Biennale of Sydney to the Sydney Marathon and Vivid Sydney – ensuring there’s always something on. Add amazing neighbourhood bars and cafés, plus that laid-back Aussie charm, and Sydney always rates among the world’s most rewarding cities. 

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, crowded with pedestrians moving across a wide intersection, surrounded by tall buildings covered in bright digital billboards and signage.

Tokyo

Tokyo is special. It remains one of the world’s greatest places to eat, drink and explore, offering everything from exceptional ramen and omakase to world-class cocktail bars and a never-ending line-up of events. Yet it somehow balances its neon-lit energy with moments of meditative bliss in meticulously manicured parks and temples. With teamLab Borderless now settled in Azabudai Hills and new attractions such as PokéPark Kanto, there’s always a great reason to visit. 

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