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Trends Ep 90 Ric Gazarian The Extraoridnary Travel Festival 2026 Bangkok

Bangkok to Host Largest Gathering of the World’s Most Travelled People at ETF 2026 The Extraordinary Travel Festival 2026 is officially coming back to Bangkok, Thailand, and it promises to be the largest gathering of the world’s most travelled people. In this exclusive interview filmed at IT&CMA and CTW Bangkok, David Barrett, host of the Trends interview series, speaks with Ric Gazarian, aka Global Gaz, travel advocate, photographer, social media personality and founder of the festival, about what makes ETF the most influential global travel event of its kind. Ric Gazarian confirmed that the third edition of the Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) will take place 22–25 October 2026. Following two highly successful festivals, ETF 2026 is expected to attract elite travellers, adventure seekers, travel content creators, tourism boards, and travel brands from around the world. The event is renowned for bringing together individuals who have visited all 193 UN member countries, a rare achievement accomplished by fewer than 400 living people. ETF 2026 returns to Sukhumvit Soi 11 at the Ambassador Bangkok Hotel, chosen for its unbeatable convenience, vibrant nightlife, and proximity to Bangkok’s transport network. The festival reinforces Bangkok’s rising status as a global hub for travel events, content creation, and thought leadership. In this video, Gazarian explains why ETF has become the premier event for extreme travellers and those who aspire to push their own travel boundaries. “The Extraordinary Travel Festival is the world’s largest gathering of the most travelled people,” he says. “If you want to meet the modern-day Marco Polos, this is the place to be.” ETF 2026 will feature 20+ world-class speakers delivering keynote talks, breakout sessions and lively panel discussions. The confirmed line-up includes some of the most accomplished explorers alive today: • Jamie Aleman – one of the few people to visit every country on Earth, travel to both poles, and even journey into outer space • Jason Wang – recently completed the Seven Summits after summiting Everest • Kach Medina Umandap – the first person to visit every country on a Filipino passport Beyond speaker sessions, the 2026 festival introduces a Travel Content Creation Day, featuring screenings of travel documentaries, author meet-and-greets, and workshops for travel filmmakers, writers and influencers. Delegates can also join curated excursions in Bangkok, including immersive cultural experiences such as a visit to Koh Kret and Chit Brewery, led by the founder of Thailand’s craft beer movement. Gazarian highlights the three pillars that define ETF: Community – Meet and connect with the world’s most travelled people Content – Gain insight from speakers who have explored the planet in ways few ever will Charting a New Course – Learn practical strategies for visas, safety, logistics and navigating shifting travel conditions Extraordinary Travel Festival: ETF III is also a powerful platform for tourism boards, travel brands, destination marketers and tour operators. With communities like Every Passport Stamp (30,000 members) and Travel Massive (60,000 members) represented, the festival offers unparalleled access to a global audience of influential travellers, storytellers and content creators. Ric Gazarian, who has visited 186 countries himself, shares memorable travel stories, including surviving a phone robbery attempt in the Central African Republic, to illustrate the grit and curiosity that define the ETF community. As the world looks toward October 2026, the Extraordinary Travel Festival stands ready to shape the conversation around global travel, extreme exploration and the future of international mobility. For travellers, brands and anyone passionate about the world, ETF III in Bangkok 2026 will be a landmark event. #ExtraordinaryTravelFestival #trends #amazingthailand.