DUBAI: Marriott International has launched Marriott Bonvoy Business Ready, a new travel programme designed exclusively for small to medium size businesses (SMBs) across Europe, Middle East and Africa. This new offering enables SMBs to book business travel easily and efficiently, whilst accessing preferential rates – when the time is right for them to travel again. “The global pandemic has had significant impact on business travel this year. However, just like the pent-up demand for leisure travel, there is pent up demand for business travel – while we have all had to get used to working remotely this year, people are…
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KARACHI: To facilitate the travel trade partners in the present and unparallel difficult time, United Insurance Company (UIC) and Bukhari Travel Sialkot (GSA flynas-Pakistan) singed an important agreement last week here in Karachi. The agreement was inked by Sardar Rafiq Khan, Group Chairman Bukhari’s and by Shakil Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, United Insurance Company (UIC). The agreement signing ceremony was witnessed by Country Manager flynas-Pakistan, Mr. Manzoor Thanvi, TAAP delegates, senior trade partners along with Bukhari Travel GSA management. flynas, a domestic and international budget airline based in Saudi Arabia adopted two business models in Pakistan i.e. selling through GDs…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA) in collaboration with the experts of famed Discovery, National Geographic and Oxygen channels has arranged a training camp for the youth to learn skills to cope with harsh weather conditions, difficult situation and disasters in the hilly and forest areas. Keeping in view the aspiration and spirit of the youth for the thrilling activities, the KP-CTA took the initiative to promote adventure tourism and attract the youth towards healthy activities in the province. The survival camp is going on at the scenic resort Malam Jabba in Swat Valley, where the expert…
BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Monday issued a guideline on facilitating “Internet plus tourism,” showing the way for tourist destinations to become intelligent. The guideline, jointly released by 10 government departments including the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the National Development and Reform Commission, noted that by 2025, tourist attractions rated 4A or above are to be upgraded and become more intelligent in providing services. The guideline calls on tourist attractions and resorts to expand 5G network coverage and speed up the application of unmanned, non-contact facilities. It also encourages tourist destinations to make use of advanced technologies such as…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Oriental Sky Aviation Limited on Wednesday, December 2 signed a landmark cargo charter agreement, paving way for direct and daily dedicated cargo flights between Pakistan and China. The instrument of agreement was signed between the PIA General Manager (charters) and Oriental Sky Aviation MD Rush Wang at the PIA office. PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik and Chief Commercial Officer Ali Tahir Qasim were also present on the occasion. As per the agreement, PIA will operate seven weekly flights to Urumqi (China), with four flights a week from Islamabad and three flights from Lahore.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is looking to acquire eight narrow body aircraft on dry lease by December next year. The dry lease refers to a long-term procedure in which an aircraft is delivered to an airline on a monthly or annual basis without staffing, maintenance or insurance. According to details, the national airline has issued a tender notice in this regard which states that the airline intends to lease eight aircraft up to ‘2012-vintage, for a period of six years, or up to the aircraft’s first 12-year check’. PIA has set the delivery schedule to run from January to…
ISLAMABAD: On the eve of winter holidays and school vacations, Pakistan international Airlines (PIA) has announced special discounted fares on domestic flights for their valued passengers. According to a PIA spokesperson, the national flag carrier has announced a special discount of up to 30 percent on domestic flights operating between Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Peshawar. One-way fares on domestic flights have been reduced from 12,275 to 8,500 PKR. A spokesperson stated that the domestic fare of PIA has been reduced from Rs 24,600 to Rs 17,000. Discounted fares will be effective from December 3.
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has earned two more 2020 World Travel Awards, for providing the world’s best service to the Middle East and the world’s best First-Class experience. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi said achieving these awards from an internationally acclaimed organisation is a tremendous honour which shows once again that the airline’s people make a difference. “Standing out among all the excellent airlines in this region and across the globe reflects that everyone works with dedication to providing exceptional service to all our guests,” he said. “I am particularly proud of…
Hashoo Group collaborates with SNQ Resorts (Pvt) Limited to boost adventure travel and promote tourism in the valley Islamabad, Monday, 30th November 2020 – For Immediate Release The latest addition to their leading chain of hotels across Pakistan, Hashoo Group has announced to launch a new brand of four-star hotels by the name of “PC Legacy”. Hashoo Group is the leading chain of hotels, which already owns and operates the five-star Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, and the select-service Hotel One brand in Pakistan. SNQ Resorts (Pvt) Limited is a new entrant in the market, which will work towards developing…
KARACHI: PIA and Hashoo Group / Destinations of the World (DOTW-Pakistan) entered into a strategic alliance for jointly enhancing businesses and promoting tourism in Pakistan. The scope of the partnership ranges from discounts for unitization of products, tour packages, Rent a Car service, Chauffer driven Pick and Drop facility, special discounts on wedding packages and stays, air transportation, establishing 24/7 joint counters for customers convenience, Redemption of Loyalty cards. PIA and Hashoo group will also explore the possibility of Co-branding and alliance to upgrade, improve and operate the Airport Hotel Karachi. CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik on the occasion…