{"id":6496,"date":"2024-12-06T04:46:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index"},"modified":"2024-12-06T04:46:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:46:19","slug":"extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/golf-events\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index\/","title":{"rendered":"Extraordinary Travel Festival Unveils the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><img width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-5.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><img width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-8.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindex.com\/tours\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55143 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-1.jpg\" alt=\"Extraordinary Travel Festival Unveils the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index - TRAVELINDEX\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index-8.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, December 6, 2024 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The sold-out Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), a one-of-a-kind gathering for adventurers, explorers, and travel enthusiasts, dazzled attendees in Bangkok with its vibrant mix of events, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking announcements and records. The festival brought together the world\u2019s most passionate travelers, industry experts, and innovators, solidifying its reputation as a premier celebration of global exploration.<\/p>\n<p>At this year\u2019s festival was the unveiling of the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index (MTI), a revolutionary initiative set to redefine how travel achievements are measured and celebrated.\u00a0 The event spotlighted the world&#8217;s top travelers, announcing the five most accomplished explorers based on the inaugural ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index rankings. These trailblazers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Michael Runkel (Germany)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jo\u00e3o Paulo Peixoto (Portugal)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thomas Buechler (Switzerland)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Harry Mitsidis (UK\/Greece)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pawel Krzyk (Poland)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index, named in honor of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, is designed to track and quantify the accomplishments of modern-day travelers. Magellan\u2019s legacy as the first leader of a circumnavigation of the globe (1519\u20131522) resonates deeply with the ethos of today\u2019s explorers, who continue to push the boundaries of discovery and adventure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Objectives of the Index:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celebrate Achievement:<\/strong> The MTI recognizes extraordinary travel accomplishments, fostering a sense of community and inspiration among global explorers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote Exploration:<\/strong> By honoring figures like Magellan and modern adventurers, the index bridges the past and present, encouraging a spirit of curiosity and bravery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set a Global Benchmark:<\/strong> Created by ABS in partnership with ETF, the MTI aims to establish a universal standard for evaluating travel achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A Combination of Quantitative and Qualitative<\/strong> <strong>Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index<\/strong>\u00a0is based on two main factors, each given equal weight:\u00a0<strong>Quality of Travel (QL) and Quantity of Travel (QT).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quantity of Travel (QT)<\/strong>\u00a0is determined by how many regions a traveler has explored, based on membership in the three most important travel clubs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most Traveled People (MTP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NomadMania<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Century Club (TCC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quality of Travel (QL)<\/strong>\u00a0is evaluated using four key criterions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UNESCO Sites<\/strong>: number of\u00a0<strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites\u00a0<\/strong>(<strong>WHS<\/strong>) visited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tentative List<\/strong>: number of sites on\u00a0<strong>UNESCO\u2019s Tentative List<\/strong>\u00a0visited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capitals<\/strong>: number of capitals of countries and territories visited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Borders<\/strong>: number of land or sea borders crossed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index, visit <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extraordinarytravelfest.com\/magellan-index\/\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.extraordinarytravelfest.com\/magellan-index\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognizing Modern-Day Explorers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The launch of the MTI at the ETF is a tribute to the evolving nature of travel. From reaching remote corners of the globe to engaging with diverse cultures, today\u2019s explorers carry forward the torch of historical figures like Magellan. The five honorees embody this adventurous spirit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to introduce the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index,\u201d said Ric Gazarian. \u201cIt not only celebrates the legacies of historical explorers but also shines a spotlight on the extraordinary achievements of today\u2019s global travelers. This index is a tool to inspire and challenge adventurers around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A New Era in Travel Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ETF in Bangkok served as the perfect stage for unveiling the ETF\/ABS Magellan Travel Index. With its focus on innovation, exploration, and community, the festival reaffirmed its role as a hub for groundbreaking travel initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>For press inquiries, please contact:<br \/>\n<strong>Ric Gazarian<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Co-Founder <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:ric@extraordinarytravelfest.com\" class=\"autohyperlink\">ric@extraordinarytravelfest.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Extraordinary Travel Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"DU7tn72CnR\">\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extraordinarytravelfest.com\/magellan-index\/\">Magellan Index<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"&#8220;Magellan Index&#8221; &#8212; Extraordinary Travel Festival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extraordinarytravelfest.com\/magellan-index\/embed\/#?secret=8JhbMEqDJ2#?secret=DU7tn72CnR\" data-secret=\"DU7tn72CnR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/events\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p>First published at<a href=\"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/events\/extraordinary-travel-festival-unveils-the-etf-abs-magellan-travel-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> TravelCommunication.net &#8211; Global Travel News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, Thailand, December 6, 2024 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The sold-out Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), a one-of-a-kind gathering for adventurers, explorers, and travel enthusiasts, dazzled attendees in Bangkok with its vibrant mix of events, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking announcements and records. The festival brought together the world\u2019s most passionate travelers, industry experts, and innovators, solidifying its &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,105],"tags":[4140,131,4141,116,4186,110,117,4142,121,118,726,119,111,120],"class_list":["post-6496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golf-events","category-global-travel-news","tag-chasing-193","tag-events","tag-every-passport-stamp","tag-global-travel-news","tag-magellan","tag-news","tag-tourism-updates","tag-travel","tag-travel-news-hub","tag-travelindex","tag-travelnewshub","tag-unwto-news","tag-updates","tag-wttc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6496"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6496\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}