Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. Known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation, Thailand is a must-visit destination for travelers in the year ahead. This is the tenth year Travel + Leisure editors have selected a Destination of the Year, with previous honorees including Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan. Travel + Leisure - 2025 Destination of the Year "We are thrilled to recognize Thailand as our Destination of the Year for 2025," said Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure. "Whether visitors are exploring Bangkok's cutting-edge culinary scene, relaxing on one of the country's 1,430 islands, or experiencing its renowned hospitality with s...
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Inspired by Thai wellness culture, Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka, is slated to open in March 2028 Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has entered into a strategic hotel management agreement with Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, a prominent developer of luxury hotels and resorts in India, to operate Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka – A Dusit Retreat. Set to open in March 2028, this landmark project marks the first Devarana – Dusit Retreat signed outside of China, underscoring Dusit's commitment to expanding its luxury, wellness-focused resort brand across exclusive destinations worldwide. Designed to deliver meaningful and transformative stay experiences for discerning domest...
Read MoreExpensive at times, still not fair to compare state to international destinations State tourism sector on the rise: record domestic visitors, growing international arrivals, and a focus on sustainability In the light of recent discussions about the health of Goa’s tourism sector and evolving global and domestic travel patterns the Department of Tourism, Goa, has responded regarding the current state of tourism in the state. As a premier travel destination within India, Goa Tourism believes that it’s essential to share reliable data and highlight its ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable and resilient tourism growth. In a statement, state tourism department has said on Thursday that, Goa has experienced a robust resurgence in domestic tourism, with 2023 witnessi...
Read MoreCardamom Tented Camp adds three premium river view tents in Cambodia’s largest national park, while supporting vital conservation efforts Cardamom Tented Camp, set within the pristine wilderness of Cambodia’s Botum Sakor National Park, has enhanced its eco-conscious accommodation offering with the addition of three premium river view tents. The three new tents, now available, feature larger balconies, offering guests riverside views and a unique opportunity to experience nature up close. One of the new tents is set 70 metres apart from the others at the end of a 220-metre walkway, providing an exclusive retreat perfect for couples seeking extra privacy. Each tent is perched on an elevated frame, featuring amenities such as fan-cooled double or twin beds, hot water bathrooms, ...
Read MoreAs dusk falls over the City of Light, a new spectacle is illuminating Saint-Sulpice church, a monument whose interiors are even larger than Notre Dame’s — and arguably just as breathtaking. The cavernous walls of the neoclassical gem on Paris’ Left Bank are coming alive with 360-degree video projections, sparkling cutting-edge technology and actors, all telling the story of the church and its place in French history. Video projections are seen Thursday Oct.31, 2024 at the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris. (AP Photo/Marine Lesprit) Blending centuries of intrigue, revolution and family drama, the show reimagines the Saint-Germain district during the Fronde, the 17th-century civil war, and the lead-up to the French Revolution. “Paris Cœur de Lumières” (Paris Chancel of Lights), whic...
Read MoreThailand announces 2025 as the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year”
At WTM 2024, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister reveals 2025 tourism agenda with new attractions, cultural celebrations, and global collaboration to bolster the tourism sector Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, announced 2025 as the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year" at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024. The "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" aims to welcome travellers from around the globe with world-class festivities and privileges. "This campaign isn't just a celebration; it's an invitation for all to create unforgettable travel stories in Thailand," Sorawong remarked. Strategic...
Read MoreAnurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) 2024 Responsible Tourism Award in the “Responsible Tourism Accommodation” category. The five winners, including Willem Niemeijer, co-founder of Anurak Lodge, and the CEO of owner-operator YAANA Ventures, received the award on stage from Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports at the World Travel Market in London, 5 November. After receiving the award, Niemeijer said: “The result means a lot because the judges were looking at a broad range of factors such as environmental, cultural, community engagement, and helping guests to travel more responsibly in Thailand. I believe Anurak Lodge did well on all those fronts because we take a holistic approach to responsible guest experie...
Read MoreMount Fuji is without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years
Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm temperatures in the past few weeks. The lack of snow on Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as of Tuesday breaks the previous record set on Oct. 26, 2016, meteorological officials said. Usually, the 3,776-meter- (nearly 12,300-foot-) high mountain has sprinkles of snow falling on its summit starting Oct. 2, about a month after the summertime hiking season there ends. Last year, snow fell on the mountain on Oct. 5, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, or JMA. The snowless Mt. Fuji has captured attention on social media. People posted photos showing the bare mountain, some expr...
Read MoreThinking and dancing around club culture. 5,6 & 7 December 2024 Brussels By Night is organizing the first edition of a new event in Brussels, called Brussels Nightcall, taking place on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7th of December 2024. Brussels Nightcall is an event dedicated to nightlife that combines daytime talks, workshops, and conferences focusing on the hot topics and challenges currently impacting the sector, along with night-time events. Our aim is to offer a platform to highlight the nightlife sector and its vibrant community, showcasing clubs, night bars, collectives, and more within Brussels By Night. It provides a space for discussing hot topics in the sector, encouraging debate and fostering the questioning of our practices, including on a political and s...
Read MoreSeaWorld San Diego also reveals 2025 plans for all-new Journey to Atlantis experience SeaWorld San Diego revealed that the much-anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will now open in Spring 2025. The Jellyfish Experience will be the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. Featuring a variety of jelly species, beautiful storytelling and a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in three unique galleries, this remarkable exhibit will delight and exhilarate guests. Part of SeaWorld's mission is to educate and inspire guests to explore the wonders of the ocean, and this upcoming exhibit provides a detailed look at jellyfish with exceptional educational components throughout the exhibit. The park also announced excitin...
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