Aerial view of the JW Marriott Resort and Spa Khao Lak

Registration is now open for the 2026 International Geography Championships! With 45 different geography-themed medal events, breathtaking tropical beaches, and all the amenities of one of the nicest hotels in Asia, we are delighted to welcome Competing Students and their families to the beautiful JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Khao Lak, Thailand, the host venue for IGC 2026 this coming summer. The JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Khao Lak has been successfully hosting our Asian Championships since 2015, and is eager to welcome the world’s top young geographers to the shores of the Andaman Sea.

Please explore this website, which has been extensively updated with all the details on all the fun that awaits. In particular, be sure to review the Costs and Financial Aid page, the Family and Friends Program page, and the information on our Pre-Tour to Bangkok from June 30-July 4 and our Post-Tour to Angkor Wat and Cambodia from July 12-16.

View to the Andaman Sea from the center of the 2 kilometer long swimming pool.

And also: please note that there are significant discounts on the tuition for Competing Students, the Family and Friends Program, and both the Pre-Tour and the Post-Tour is registration is completed and payment is submitted prior to December 29, 2025.

Enjoy your holiday season, and we hope you and your family will be able to join us in Thailand next summer for IGC 2026!