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PATA UK is the hub of activity for Pacific Asia. We have a community of over 5,000 travel professionals who strive to be travel experts for a wide array of destinations throughout the region. Our goal is to educate the UK travel trade by hosting events throughout the UK, where members can keep up-to- date about the latest happenings in Pacific Asia.
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Singapore Airlines wins World’s Best Airline at Skytrax 2026 Awards
Skytrax names Singapore Airlines the World’s Best Airline in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the sixth time it has received the prestigious accolade. The airline also received awards for Best Airline in Asia, World’s Best Economy Class and World’s Best Economy Class Onboard Catering.
Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, was named Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline for the sixth consecutive year by Skytrax, at the annual awards ceremony which was held in London on 18 September 2026.
The awards are based on a survey of more than 24.8 million travellers globally, who rated over 300 airlines between September 2025 and August 2026. Winning these prestigious awards is a true testament to the exceptional, world-class travel experience the airline continually provides.
India & Nepal in Motion: Active Holidays for the UK & Irish Traveller
If your idea of a proper holiday involves boots, a bike or a paddle rather than a sun lounger, India and Nepal might be the most underrated active destinations you haven't booked yet. With direct flights from London and Manchester, and easy connections for Irish travellers via London or the Gulf hubs, they're more reachable than you'd think and Earthen Experiences, the specialist DMC behind these itineraries, knows the trails, rivers and back roads better than most.
Himalaya on foot. Trade the Lake District or the Wicklow Way for something bigger: routes through Ladakh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand climb through pine forest and high-altitude desert to monasteries, glacial lakes and passes above 4,000 metres, while Nepal's Annapurna and Everest regions offer some of the most celebrated trekking on the planet. Proper walking country for anyone who's done the Munros on foot and wants the next challenge - Earthen Experiences' local guides know exactly which teahouses and villages offer a warm hearth and home-cooked dinner at the end of a long day.
Two wheels, rural India. Cycling through Rajasthan's desert villages or Kerala's backroads lets you cover ground at a proper pace — stopping for chai, wandering temple towns, chatting to families running roadside farms. For more of an edge, mountain biking descents in Spiti and Ladakh deliver serious off-road thrills against scenery that puts the Alps in the shade.
Water and wildlife. White-water rafting on the Ganges at Rishikesh is adrenaline with a spiritual backdrop, while kayaking Kerala's backwaters is the calmer alternative — gliding past fishing villages and coconut groves at dawn. Wildlife lovers can join jeep safaris with expert naturalists around Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh, tracking tigers by trail and call - a world away from a safari-park day trip back home.
Wellness with purpose. Increasingly, UK and Irish travellers are pairing yoga and Ayurveda retreats in Rishikesh and Kerala with real activity - sunrise hikes, paddleboarding, a few days of trekking either side of proper rest.
What makes the difference is who's arranging it. Earthen Experiences has spent years building relationships with community homestays, small independent lodges and specialist guides across both India and Nepal - not itineraries assembled from a brochure, but routes they've walked, paddled and slept on themselves. Whether you're a first-time soft-adventure traveller or chasing a serious Himalayan summit, that local knowledge keeps a trip safe, well-paced and genuinely authentic.
The active holiday scene across India and Nepal has never been more accessible for British and Irish travellers - better flight connections, comfortable lodges after a big day out, and ground handling that takes the guesswork out of somewhere this vast and varied. Speak to your travel agent about building an active itinerary with Earthen Experiences, and swap the sun lounger for something you'll actually be talking about long after you're home.
For more information on active holidays in India and Nepal please contact Jonathan Wilkins @ Select Representation c/o Earthen Experiences. E-mail: jon@select-rep.com
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort: A magical way to start your day
Greet the morning with an invigorating 4km walk or run around the resort, powered by fresh sea breezes, lush gardens and rainforest trails. Soak up spectacular ocean views, watch for our rare red-shanked douc langur monkeys up in the trees, then finish up at the beach with the ultimate reward: a refreshing plunge into the sea.
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