Expedia : Cathay and Expedia Group partner up to refresh Cathay Holidays, a one-stop travel hub for premium experiences

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May 28, 2024 - HONG KONG - Cathay continues to build towards its vision of becoming one of the world's greatest service brands with the refresh of Cathay Holidays, a premium one-stop travel hub with a new booking site powered by Expedia Group that offers customers a seamless way to plan and book their trip with ease.

Cathay Director Customer Lifestyle Paul Smitton said: "At Cathay, we are committed to building deep, engaging relationships with our customers by offering them curated travel lifestyle products and experiences throughout their lifetime. We are extremely excited for the launch of our reimagined Cathay Holidays travel hub, which makes it even easier for our valued customers to book their unforgettable adventure and brings us one step closer to achieving our vision of becoming one of the world's greatest service brands."

Expedia Group's Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Stephen Cheng said: "The strategic collaboration with Cathay Holidays strengthens Expedia Group's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for travelers and empowering our airline partners. By utilizing our industry-leading White Label Template technology to power the new Cathay Holidays travel hub, we can augment their offerings, helping travelers unlock a wider range of options and a seamless booking experience."

A brand-new booking experience

Cathay Holidays' partnership with Expedia Group, initially available in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, offers customers a streamlined experience for planning and booking their next trip. Customers can explore a vast selection of 900,000 properties and 200,000 travel activities in 250,000 destinations worldwide provided by Expedia Group through the new booking site, enabling them to create their perfect adventure in just a few clicks.

Cathay's Pick - A world of premium experiences awaits

Cathay Holidays also offers an exclusive collection of travel experiences curated by our expert travel advisors. From a secluded Michelin-star dining experience in Hong Kong to a soulful stay in the Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, Cathay's Pick ensures every moment in our customers' journeys is filled with unforgettable delights.

A rewarding way to travel

Cathay members who book with Cathay Holidays can earn Asia Miles, which can be used to redeem flights, hotels, and more to elevate their next adventure.

With Cathay's flexible Miles Plus Cash function available on the booking site in the near future, customers will be able to pay for their hotels and experiences with miles, cash, or a combination of both, giving them more choice and control over how they spend their miles.

For more information, visit Cathay Holidays Travel Hub.

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About Cathay

Cathay is a premium travel lifestyle brand that brings together all that we love about travel with everyday lifestyle. The range of products and services includes flights, holidays, shopping, dining, wellness, and payment. All our travel lifestyle offerings are designed to bring customers exciting offers, rewards, and experiences with hand-picked partners.

Flights are provided by Hong Kong's home carrier Cathay Pacific, a premium full-service airline, and a founding member of the Oneworld global alliance. Cathay also includes the Group's cargo division Cathay Cargo, and low-cost carrier HK Express. We are a member of the Swire Group and are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) as a public company.

For more than seven decades, Cathay Pacific has been connecting our home city of Hong Kong to the world. Now we are bringing that connection to more of our customers' lives. The new era of Cathay elevates their every bite, tap, step, stay and flight to greater heights. www.cathay.com

About Expedia Group
Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group's product and technical strategy and offerings; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem.

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