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Inspiration by Cathay |
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Unmissable stories, delicious adventures, amazing discoveries | | | 
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20 February 2026 |
Welcome back to Inspiration by Cathay: a curated selection of stories to inspire your next adventure.
Welcome the Lunar New Year with new perspectives and new places. Discover where to travel in 2026, explore Hong Kong in 72 hours, and be among the first to experience the world’s newest hotel openings – boutique gems and iconic reopenings alike. A fresh year of travel and taste begins below. | | | |
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Hong Kong |
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How to spend 72 hours in Hong Kong |
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Visiting Hong Kong for 72 hours? We break down how to make the most of your trip day by day, covering iconic landmarks like the Star Ferry, easy hikes with panoramic views and the buzziest dim sum restaurants and cocktail bars. |
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Holidays |
The best 2026 hotel openings
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Be one of the first through the doors at these stunning hotels. Historical Penang shophouses, a Four Seasons scuba paradise, and grand dames reinvented for the modern traveller. |
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Greater Bay Area |
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What to do in Shenzhen at night |
Night owls, Shenzhen is your next pit stop. Karaoke bars, 24/7 spas, night markets and a gigantic theme park – here’s what to do when the sun goes down.
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Cathay Stories |
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Discover our revived historic uniforms |
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Hermès. Balmain. Nina Ricci. These are just a few of the designers who’ve crafted on our iconic uniforms: and for Cathay's 80th anniversary, we’ve dipped into the archives for a closer look. |
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Travel |
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The 7 best places to travel in the world – and why |
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Looking for a new destination to set your heart aflutter? Here are the top places in the world to visit this year, from sun-soaked European getaways to historic Chinese Mainland cities. |
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Unconventional Lunar New Year celebrations |
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Think of Lunar New Year and you’ll imagine the classics: red packets, lion dances and loud celebrations. We dive into the places with another take on tradition, turning to motorcycle races and full moon kayaking. |
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Here’s how people celebrated | |
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Whether you're planning your next getaway simply dreaming of future travels, you'll find plenty of stories to fuel your wanderlust on our Inspiration hub. | | |
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