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MARYLAND-US: JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, has announces its collaboration with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a Global Brand Ambassador. Through this, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will elevate and bring renewed expression to the brand’s global “Stay in the Moment” platform, bringing a thoughtful, globally resonant perspective that deepens its relevance across key international markets. The appointment is linked to JW Marriott’s “Stay in the Moment” platform, which focuses on well-being and mindful travel experiences. The collaboration also comes as India continues to play a growing role in global…

ByLt Gen (R) Sardar Hasan Azhar HayatMD Pakistan Land Port AuthorityEx. MD Green Tourism Pvt. Ltd Nathia Gali is always a favourite with everyone! It has become too crowded though, you have to find right time to visit, my favourite time is October. But Eid ul ADHA is not bad as almost one finds it empty and you happen to see Nathia Gali intimately, it does depress you to see new construction, mostly very ordinary the only one positive has been Double Tree Hilton lately, a five star in Nathia Gali. I believe staying in Nathia Gali is not only…

BAKU: The Azerbaijan Tourism Board is expanding its reach in Asian source markets, with the opening of an office in Beijing marking its biggest new initiative. The office, which includes a visitor experience centre introducing the destination, will facilitate in-person engagement with local partners and consumers, and will be supported by increased marketing activity. Speaking to TTG Asia ahead of the Beijing office opening, Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid said the move was linked to the bilateral visa-free arrangements introduced by the governments of China and Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijan Tourism Board is targeting stronger growth from Asia through increased…

KARACHI: Empower Sports Academy, Pakistan’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls through sports, announced the 3rd National Empower Girls Tournament 2026 at the Governor House on Saturday, May 30 . The tournament is being organized in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The event will feature competitions in four disciplines: Volleyball, Badminton, Taekwondo, and Athletics. The athletics category will include the 100m, 200m, and 400m races, as well as the Javelin Throw and Discus Throw events. The event was well-attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports professionals and federations, educators, and stakeholders from across the country.…

The federal government has announced changes to its visa requirements that will impact travellers entering Canada from two Asian countries.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia will no longer require a visa to travel to Canada if they meet certain requirements.In a statement shared on Monday, Lena Metlege Diab, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, said, “Canada is working to attract the world’s brightest minds, strengthen our global partnerships and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers.”For eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia, travelling to Canada just got a lot easier.According to the…

ByLt Gen (R) Sardar Hasan Azhar Hayat MD Pakistan Land Port AuthorityEx. MD Green Tourism Pvt. Ltd It is always nice to become part of local happenings around you. This keeps culture and heritage alive! Unfortunately, this trend is diminishing, and we don’t want to make an effort to know what is happening around us. But I assure you, the moment you take interest, you will find many people with diversified interests.Lately, I was invited to the Shahadat Anniversary of Tipu Sultan on 4th May. Frankly, how many of us know that it was 4th May and how this great…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines has announced a major fare cut for passengers travelling from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, offering a 40 percent discount on flights to Riyadh and Dammam. According to the airline’s spokesperson, the discounted fares have taken effect immediately and are aimed at providing relief to passengers travelling on two of the busiest Saudi routes used by Pakistanis. PIA said the concession applies specifically to flights from Pakistan to Riyadh and Dammam, which remain among the most frequently used destinations for Pakistani travelers heading to the Kingdom. Airline officials said the decision was taken in view of the…

PESHAWAR: The Kalash Valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Tentative List, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of Pakistan’s unique cultural heritage. According to UNESCO, member states must first compile an inventory of significant natural and cultural sites—known as the Tentative List—before any nomination can be considered for inclusion in the World Heritage List. “It is an important step since the World Heritage Committee cannot consider a nomination unless the property has already been included on the State Party’s Tentative List,” the organisation states.…

SHUSHA: The 7th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Tourism and the 9th Meeting of the ECO Experts Group on Tourism were successfully held in the historic city of Shusha, Azerbaijan, on 28–29 April 2026. Bringing together tourism ministers and delegations from across ECO member states, the meetings provided an important platform to strengthen regional cooperation and unlock the immense tourism potential of the ECO region. Pakistan was represented by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, National Coordinator on Tourism to the Prime Minister and Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director of PTDC. In his remarks, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan highlighted the vast natural,…

ByLt Gen (R) Sardar Hasan Azhar HayatMD Pakistan Land Port AuthorityEx. MD Green Tourism Pvt. Ltd It seems our mind is stuck with Gilgit Baltistan when we listen to the word Air Safari! Yes we are blessed. But having travelled in Balochistan I feel other air Safaris exist and are unique in landscape, than any other part of the world. Balochistan has been blessed with immense beauty of a different type it seems you are surfacing over the moon. My quest to open new routes and oversee border crossings led me to travel to Taftan, I have travelled different land…