4 New Things Around the World

Discover the latest services and experiences from the far north to the southernmost corners of the globe.

1. Ferry of the Future

Stockholm, Sweden

Like a giant swan, Stockholm’s new passenger ferry service, Nova (Mon-Fri: 07:15-16:50, weekend service available), flies low and fast across the water. Developed by Swedish firm Candela, this electric hydrofoil vessel has cut travel times in half between the island suburb of Ekerö and Stockholm’s City Hall, and has done so efficiently: its computer-controlled wings lift the hull above the water, drastically reducing energy consumption compared to conventional vessels. Proof that sustainable transport can feel genuinely magical, Nova takes just 30 minutes to reach Ekerö, which leaves you with more time to explore its two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Viking village of Birka, and the magnificent Drottningholm Palace.

Interested to try the Swedish new commute? Fly to Stockholm with Thai Airways!

2. Luxury Goes Wild

Singapore

Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore is debuting two exciting new additions: the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, and Rainforest Wild Asia (daily: 09:00-18:00), the nation’s fifth zoological park. The latter is a groundbreaking zoo experience that beckons adventurers with multiple rainforest paths that unfurl from forest floor to canopy, and the promise of spotting wildlife both above and below ground. Meanwhile, the new resort’s 338 rooms include whimsical treehouses nestled within this wildlife wonderland. This is Singapore’s most immersive nature destination to date.

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3. Lean into Vertigo

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok’s soaring skyline recently welcomed its most daring, gravity-defying attraction. Perfect for thrill seekers looking to elevate their sense of adventure, Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilt (daily: 10:00-19:00) invites the fearless to lean on an outdoor platform at 296 meters high, to tilt 65 degrees over the bustling city below. Located on the 75th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon building, the world’s first skyscraper tilting experience combines German precision engineering with nerve-wracking heights – the AI-controlled safety systems ensure that every lean feels both secure and terrifying.

Daring to fight the gravity? Fly to Bangkok with Thai Airways!

4. Riverside Reimagined

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne’s Yarra River has ushered in a new chapter in sustainable luxury, all thanks to the opening of 1 Hotel brand’s first Australian property. The 277-room waterfront retreat transforms recycled materials from the city’s historic rail bridges and wharves into spaces that honor both Melbourne’s industrial past and environmental future. Here, yesterday’s infrastructure becomes tomorrow’s inspiration, proving that luxury and sustainability can flow as harmoniously as the river itself.

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