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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Thailand 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 MoreReady to welcome guests to the 27th floor with soaring views of the Bangkok skyline, SIN is the ultimate destination for those who want to “sin and be seen” Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel announced the opening of SIN, Bangkok’s newest and most exclusive rooftop bar. Set to officially welcome guests on 15 November, SIN takes guests up to the 27th floor of Avani’s flagship hotel. With expansive views of the city skyline and the Chao Phraya River, SIN provides an intimate atmosphere, accommodating just 80 guests seated or 180 standing. Visitors to SIN can expect an extraordinary evening featuring innovative mixology, contemporary bites, and an exciting lineup of DJs, all within the glitzy rooftop space. A private glass elevator whisks guests directly to the top floor, enhancing the...
Read MoreYear-end festivities position Thailand as a world-class event hub Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, together with the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, have officially launched the Thailand Winter Festivals at the Government House today. Running from November to December, these events aim to highlight Thailand's rich cultural assets and foster tourism growth. Under the '7 Wonders of Thailand' theme, the festivals will showcase an impressive range of traditional celebrations, arts, sports, and other events nationwide. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and in collaboration with public and private sector partners, is intended to boost local tourism while ele...
Read MoreGlobal hospitality group Minor Hotels, in partnership with Boulevard Hotel Company Limited, has announced the official opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard. This marks a significant milestone as the first NH Hotels & Resorts brand property in the Thai capital. Situated in the vibrant core of Bangkok's bustling commercial and shopping district, just off Sukhumvit Road, the 315-key property offers guests unparalleled convenience. Its prime location, only 200 meters from the BTS SkyTrain public transportation system, ensures guests can easily explore Bangkok’s attractions, world-class shopping centres and restaurants, and is within walking distance of the renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital. The hotel is just a 30-minute drive from Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhum...
Read MoreLayan Life by Anantara opens in Phuket Layan Life by Anantara, a new world-class retreat aimed at transforming the wellness experience has opened at the family friendly beachside paradise of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Combining cutting-edge technology and ancient Thai healing traditions and drawing on more than two decades of pioneering wellness expertise from Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Layan Life offers bespoke three-to-10-day programmes using the ‘Whole of Life’ approach to wellness that celebrates key life stages. Set within a biophilic designed space of 1,767sqm and surrounded by tropical gardens, sandy beaches, and the calming Andaman Sea, guests are invited to embark on an empowered wellness journey where the innate healing power of nature plays an integral role. ...
Read MoreCelebrating the most outstanding hotels, MICHELIN Keys represent the pinnacle of hospitality As the most recognised luxury hotel brand in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand’s first-ever hotel selection, four Anantara properties were presented with Keys including: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort: Two Key Distinction, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel: One Key Distinction, Anantara Hua Hin Resort: One Key Distinction, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort: One Key Distinction Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, has announced that four of the brand’s iconic properties have been recognised in the global ranking of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, where Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort was bestowed the MICHELIN Two K...
Read MorePhulay Bay honoured with Three Keys in the inaugural MICHELIN Hotel Guide for Thailand
This ultra-luxurious sanctuary in Krabi was included in an exclusive group of eight properties to achieve the highest accolade, placing it among the world’s finest hotels and resorts Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, has been affirmed as one of the world’s most extraordinary places to stay after it was awarded with three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s first-ever selection of outstanding hotels and resorts in Thailand. The inaugural MICHELIN Key awards were based on the results of anonymous stays or visits by the team of Michelin Inspectors. Only eight properties across the entire kingdom were presented with three Keys, which positions Phulay Bay at the very pinnacle of the hospitality industry. ...
Read MoreBangkok’s premier fine dining event is an opportunity to indulge, experience something new and give back Taking place at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 24-29 September, the 24th World Gourmet Festival is once again bringing the culinary crème de la crème under one tastefully appointed roof. Whether it’s your first time rubbing shoulders with star-studded culinarians or you’re a seasoned chef yourself, the week-long celebration of global talent promises an activity galore. Here are the top five reasons why this year’s event should be in your diary. 1. More Michelin Stars Than Ever This year, festival-goers will bask in the light of 30 Michelin stars – a record for the festival. As 22 globally acclaimed, Michelin-starred chefs converge in Bangkok, they will be joined by a tea...
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