By Rafiq Vayani
BANGKOK/DUBAI: The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) III will take place from 22–25 October 2026 at the Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok, under the theme “Big Tent,” bringing together experienced travellers, explorers, adventurers and leaders of international travel communities from around the world. The four-day festival will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, cultural programmes, networking sessions, social events and a gala dinner, creating a platform for travellers to exchange experiences, build connections and explore new opportunities. International travel community leaders from NomadMania, Most Traveled People, Every Passport Stamp, Travel Massive and Pangea are among the confirmed participants, alongside more than 20 speakers and hundreds of travellers.
Highlights of ETF III include explorer Jaime Alemán, who has completed journeys to all 193 UN member states, the North and South Poles and space, as well as veteran foreign correspondent Denis D. Gray, who will share experiences from his decades of reporting from major conflict zones and introduce his memoir Lost Horizons: A Foreign Correspondent’s Extraordinary Life Story. The festival will bring together travellers who have visited all 193 UN member states, extreme explorers and members of diverse global travel communities, while welcoming participants at every stage of their travel journey. ETF III aims to broaden the global travel community through its “Big Tent” concept, encouraging knowledge-sharing, collaboration and meaningful connections among travellers from different backgrounds. Tickets are available online, with the BANGKOK promotional code offering a discount.
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