What can be more amazing than a long-deserved vacation after a season of hard work? Only a great vacation with an equally great discount and for a great cause! And this is what members of the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) are offering to fellow Phuketians right now.

The annual auction is a charitable initiative, with all the proceeds being donated to the PHA’s education programme, which funds hospitality scholarships and internships for young people in Phuket.

The Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale commenced on May 6 and culminated in a live auction at the PHAB 6 event, the annual charity gala providing Phuket residents with the opportunity to get their dream vacations while contributing to the gift of education for underprivileged local Thai students.

The sixth annual PHAB took place at Angsana Laguna Phuket on May 18, with over 240 attendees joining the party and competing for amazing offers for a good cause.

“PHAB was simply PHABulous, lots of money raised for our hospitality scholarships for underprivileged children in Phuket. Our target of B4 million will surely be reached! Thank you to our guests, sponsors, committees, Phuket Hotels Association core team, and the many generous organizations who so willingly provided prizes for our online, silent, and live auctions. Our online auction runs until June 12th, make sure to check it out!” said Bjorn Courage, the PHA President, after the event.

Yes, you heard it right! The Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale continues with an online auction until June 12, featuring an amazing array of prizes, including heavenly hotel stays and aspirational travel experiences all around the globe.

This year’s Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale gives members of the public the chance to bid for multi-night stays at hotels and resorts in dream destinations worldwide, such as Hawaii, the Maldives, Phuket, Bali, Bangkok, London, Dubai, Kyoto, Fiji, Samui, Hokkaido, and many others.

Prizes have been donated by the world’s most desirable hotel brands, including Banyan Tree, Rosewood, Six Senses, COMO, and Capella. For instance, one of the top prizes came from Outrigger: an immersive 12-night journey through Hawaii, including four-night stays at three Outrigger hotels.

Also on offer are a six-night vacation in a luxurious penthouse at Nisade x The Luxe Nomad in Japan; a three-night stay in an overwater pool villa at InterContinental Maldives; a two-night stay in a beachfront pool villa at Rosewood Phuket, and so much more.

Other prizes include private boat tours, dining experiences, spa therapies, and even an Online Certificate Program by Cornell University. For the full list of prizes and to place your bids, please visit Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale.

PHA strongly believes in talent development as one of the key pillars of responsible business and works hand-in-hand with local educational institutions and hotels to empower the next generation of Thai hospitality professionals. The annual charity is aimed at supporting this effort.

“This initiative plays a vital role in empowering the next generation of talented Thai hospitality students to follow their dreams and pursue a career in the hotel industry. I would like to thank all of our partners for their generous donations. Together, we can build a better future for Phuket and its people,” Mr. Courage said.

To learn more about the Phuket Hotels Association, please call +66 896452576, email info@phukethotelsassociation.com, or visit www.phukethotelsassociation.com.