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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Have your say
The Cathay Members’ Choice Awards have returned to spotlight the best of the best in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond – as chosen by you, our global community of members. From truly unmissable hotels and the world’s best nature escapes to must-visit spas and the restaurants reshaping Asia’s dining scene, we want to hear from you: which destinations, experiences and brands can inspire us all to travel and live better?
Our panel of international travel and lifestyle experts has curated a shortlist of nominees in 15 categories across five pillars: Dining, Travel & Lifestyle, Hotels, Hong Kong and Destinations. But the winners are ultimately chosen by you, our tastemakers – because nobody knows more about travel and lifestyle than Cathay members. Let your voice be heard – and look forward to exclusive offers from the winners.
How it works
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.