DUBAI: Nakheel Malls has official broken the record for the largest fountain in the world. Guinness World Records recognised the Palm Fountain in Dubai as covering 7,327 metres squared during an opening ceremony earlier. Located at the Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the waterfront attraction creates a relaxing environment while its water jets dance to songs from all around the world. The fountain is equipped with shooters capable of blasting water 105 metres into the air. It also features over 3,000 LED lights in multiple colours that light up the sky over the ocean. “This is a historic moment for Nakheel…
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ISLAMABAD: Continuous improvement and strengthening of regulatory bodies for implementation of quality standards and certifications for the tourism and hospitality sectors is the hallmark of the countries which have a flourishing tourism industry. In Pakistan, there is a need for a proper regulatory framework and certification mechanism to ensure that tourists receive unparalleled experience through quality services and value for their money while visiting Pakistan. [huge_it_slider id=”585″] Implementation of minimum standards through an effective regulatory program is a vital tourism industry asset, designed to establish and improve operational efficiencies in tourism and hospitality industry. Accredited and certified tourism and hospitality…
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan, together with the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), have joined hands to promote the State Bank of Pakistan’s initiative of Roshan Digital Accounts with the announcement of a 3-month promotional campaign for Faysal Islami Roshan Digital Account (RDA) holders & PIA passengers in a momentous ceremony. [huge_it_slider id=”584″] Faysal Bank is encouraging Overseas Pakistanis to open Faysal Islami Roshan Digital Accounts and remit USD 1,000 (or its equivalent) for a chance to a win free PIA return ticket from their country of residence to Pakistan. The…
MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has issued a Royal Decree appointing Dr Nasser Ali Yousif as Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister shall implement the decree which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the official gazette, said a Bahrain News Agency report.
AMMAN: Full-year 2020 passenger numbers in the Middle East (to/from/within) are forecast to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in July, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. In absolute numbers, the Middle East is expected to see 60 million travelers in 2020 compared to the 203 million in 2019, said IATA in a news briefing. In 2021, demand in the Middle East is expected to strengthen to 45% of 2019 levels to reach 90 million travelers to/from/within the region, said IATA, adding that a full return to 2019 levels is not…
MADRID: The next edition of the International Tourism Fair, FITUR 2021, will be held from the 19 to 23 May next year as decided by IFEMA and the FITUR Organising Committee. This decision arrives following a meditated decision that, exceptionally, makes the event essential to the recovery of the tourism industry, at a time that will still preserve its high international impact as well as promote the professional reunion of companies, countries, and destinations. It will also provide a much-needed boost to the worldwide tourism activity. The exceptional change of dates aims to facilitate the participation of all the main…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel, to bring Israel’s top travel and tourism leaders to the UAE. The historic flight, flown in partnership with the Maman Group, will depart Tel Aviv on 19 October, operated by an Etihad Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for the three-and-a-half-hour journey from Israel to the UAE. The return journey will depart Abu Dhabi on 21 October. As a travel trade mission, the flight will bring a group of tourism industry leaders, key corporate decision makers,…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has made special arrangements for the convenience of its passengers and will operate flights to London and Manchester from October 30, 2020, a statement issued by the national flag carrier said on Saturday, October 17. The airline will operate state-of-the-art aircraft with in-flight entertainment availability, spacious flatbed business class seats, and comfortable economy seats with improved food menu and taste, it added. Initially, the flights will be operated on Islamabad-London, Lahore-London and Islamabad-Manchester routes. The bookings on these flights had already been started. PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik, sharing his views…
By Ms. Munaza Kazmi Resulting in the outbreak of COVID-19, industries have been troubled by ambiguities & uncertainties, & this scenario is quite evident in the tourism & hotel industry, which is based on human mobility & interaction. It can be said the hotel & tourism industry is the main receiver of the catastrophe & its consequence. The Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan’s Hotel Industry: Coronavirus attacked Pakistan on late February 2020, from onwards its hotel industry has confronted with damaging consequences from mainly lockdowns & quarantine. These results have affected each & every stakeholder in the hotel industry. Resulting…
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, has begun implementing the second phase of the gradual resumption of performing Umrah and visiting, as it received Umrah performers (citizens and residents) from inside the Kingdom. The second stage allows obtaining four types of permits, namely performing rituals of Umrah, performing prayers within Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between Prophet Muhammad’s grave and his pulpit), performing prayers inside the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and greeting the Prophet and his companions, said a Saudi Press Agency report. This comes in implementation of…