Cathay, a premium travel and lifestyle brand, has taken travelling to new heights with Cathay Holidays, giving customers more to choose from, all in a one-stop travel hub. Cathay Holidays is a collection of conveniently curated hotel, car rental, travel experiences, and all-in-one packages for the discerning traveller. Cathay has made these offerings all the more accessible to South African customers with an exciting limited-time buy-one-get-one promotion on flights and hotels for two, with flight ticket sponsorship from Hong Kong International Airport until 15 September 2024.

Regional Head of Customer Travel & Lifestyle for Cathay’s South Asia, Middle East, & Africa region Anand Yedery said: “The South African travel landscape is constantly evolving, and Cathay Holidays is perfectly positioned to meet the expectations of local travellers. From curated selections of hotels, and restaurants to immersive holidays that offer travellers meaningful experiences, travelling with Cathay offers customers a rewarding experience.”

Along with premium travel experiences and higher demand for experiential travel, Yedery notes that loyalty rewards programmes that allow customers to earn and spend miles in meaningful ways are also becoming more important among local travellers. In addition, South African travellers value access to digital tools and more payment portal options.

Cathay members who book on Cathay Holidays can also earn Asia Miles, which they can use to redeem flights, hotels, and more for continued elevated travel experiences. What’s more, customers will soon be able to pay for their hotels and experiences with miles, cash, or a combination of both with Cathay’s flexible Miles Plus Cash feature on its convenient direct booking platform.

Travel Elevated

Cathay Holidays forms part of Cathay’s Lifestyle offerings designed to allow customers to venture beyond the simplicity of booking flights. It is a one-stop travel hub that allows customers to create the perfect adventure with their pick of hotel stays, car rentals, packages, and a range of travel activities, all in one go.

Cathay customers can also immerse themselves in an exciting world of culinary splendour and delight by dining at one of Cathay’s over 800 partner restaurants, and earn miles with every bite. They can also settle their bill using Miles Plus Cash with the Asia Miles by Cathay app. ​

Shopping with Cathay also guarantees that customers can earn and spend miles for even greater rewards. From tech to homeware, travel essentials to incredible experiences and more, shopping with Cathay allows customers to choose from over 10,000 products and a wide range of brands to choose from. And with Cathay Shop in Cityplaza – Cathay’s first-ever retail store front – customers can explore Cathay’s vision of elevated travel and lifestyle experiences brought to life, with plenty of exclusives to discover, including special souvenirs and gifts like Cathay aircraft models and an adorable cabin crew outfit for kids.

“We are committed to affording our customers a wide range of premium offerings, giving them the luxury of choice through value-driven partnerships that translate to more rewarding, fulfilling travel experiences,” added Yedery. “We are more than an airline and are continuously working towards creating and curating a one-stop travel hub of hotels, holiday packages, dining, and shopping offers for a life well-travelled.”

Enjoy Life Elevated – book flights, stays, and memorable travel experiences and claim your cashback today.