Uma Beach House is officially open

Uma Beach House is officially open

The post Uma Beach House is officially open appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Uma Beach House, the latest addition to Bali’s vibrant beachfront scene, is now open. Part of LXR Hotels and Resort’s Umana Bali, Uma Beach House is an elegant events venue that offers breathtaking ocean views, thoughtfully crafted […]

Thomas B Meier appointed as Jumeirah’s new chief executive

Thomas B Meier appointed as Jumeirah’s new chief executive

  Luxury hospitality firm Jumeirah announced the appointment of Thomas B Meier as its new chief executive officer on Thursday, 9th January. As Jumeirah’s new CEO, Meier will spearhead Jumeirah’s bold plans to double its portfolio by 2030, focusing on international expansion and solidifying its position as a global leader in luxury hospitality.  Under his […]

Spain to stop its Golden Visa Program by April 2025

Spain to stop its Golden Visa Program by April 2025

Cibeles Fountain – a fountain in the square of the same name in Madrid   In December 2024, the Congress of Deputies in Spain approved the Golden Visa Program, with the proposal passed with 177 votes in favour and 170 against. As informed by a news report in Schengen News. On January 3, 2025, Spain’s […]

The Cathay Group surpasses the100,000-passenger milestone on a single day

The Cathay Group surpasses the100,000-passenger milestone on a single day

The Cathay Group announces that it has achieved a significant milestone by carrying more than 100,000 passengers, the most on a single day since the start of its rebuild. On 15 December 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, carried a combined total of 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on […]

Virgin Voyages rides the wave of success into 2025

Virgin Voyages rides the wave of success into 2025

The world’s best cruise line from global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is setting its sights on 2025 with an irresistible WAVE offer, collection of specialty voyages, incredible new ports of call, and the long-awaited debut of the fourth and final ship in its award-winning fleet, Brilliant Lady. Already sailing to more than 100 destinations – […]

UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans

UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans

Representative Image   Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025. The UK government is introducing electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every year, including 6 million from the USA, Canada, […]

Almanac Palais Vienna presents ‘Night At The Ball’ experience

Almanac Palais Vienna presents ‘Night At The Ball’ experience

With 2025 set to be a big year for nostalgic travel – slower, more immersive, authentic experiences of yesteryear – the Vienna ball season offers the ultimate in old-school glamour and charm. Almanac Palais Vienna’s A Night At The Ball is the city’s first Ball Season hotel experience, offering unprecedented access into one of Austria’s most traditional […]

Jeju Air crash now South Korea's deadliest air disaster

Jeju Air crash now South Korea’s deadliest air disaster

Rescuers take part in salvage operations at Muan International Airport (Photo: Reuters) (UPDATE at 8:38pm, BKK time) South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight. A formal statement was issued to the public at around 7:30pm, BKK time. Of those on board, […]

UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism

UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism

UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development. In Vienna, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili held high-level meetings, reaffirming Austria’s important role in advancing sustainable tourism, including through having six of its villages as members of UN Tourism´s Best Tourism Village […]

Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Elephant riders in Amber Fort, famous tourist attraction of Jaipur, India   The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.  The Ministry has introduced guidelines for a “challenge-based destination development” sub-scheme within Swadesh Darshan 2.0. This […]