SINGAPORE: From December, all Singaporeans aged 18 and above will receive S$100 (US$74) worth of SingapoRediscovers vouchers, which can be used on staycations, attraction tickets and tours. The vouchers will be provided in denominations of S$10 via the SingPass government portal, and will be valid for seven months between this December through end-June next year, reported Channel NewsAsia. SingapoRediscovers vouchers can be utilised on local hotel stays, tickets to attractions and tours; a domestic tourist snapping a photo of the floral display at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay pictured A S$10 subsidy will also be provided for…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb today, September 16, announced that the establishment of the UNWTO Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh has been approved by UNWTO Executive Council members. The announcement was made in a statement at the 112th session of the UNWTO Executive Council, hosted in Georgia, Tbilisi. The new UNWTO Regional Office will serve as a hub for the UNWTO to 13 countries in the Middle East. The office will focus on building long-term growth for the sector and human capital development in the travel and tourism sector in the region. The office…
MONTREAL: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has the Canadian government to support the Covid-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and Westjet as a means to safely reopen Canada to international and domestic travel without the need for blanket quarantine measures. International traffic to Canada has plummeted since quarantine measures were introduced in March 2020. “There are alternatives to the quarantine measures currently in place that can both keep Canadians safe as well as revive the economy. The ICAO multi-layered approach (Take-off guidance) is one. The work that Air Canada and WestJet are doing on testing adds another dimension,” said…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is ensuring the safety of its guests and crew with a comprehensive program which includes the use of high-efficiency particulate absorbing (HEPA) filters on all aircraft. The airline said in a statement on Sunday, “These filters, which meet exacting standards and are used in hospitals throughout the world, capture 99.97 per cent of bacteria, viruses and impurities as aircraft cabin air is fully refreshed every 2 to 3 minutes. The filtration system brings in fresh outside air as it cleans and discharges air in the cabins.” Oman Air’s certified…
LONDON: British Airways is to fly from London to Lahore four times a week from 12 October, beating Virgin Atlantic which plans to start flying to the eastern Pakistan city in December. Virgin Atlantic will also serve Lahore from Heathrow and the Pakistan capital Islamabad from both Heathrow and Manchester. BA already flies from London to Islamabad. Its Director of Network and Alliances Neil Chernoff said: “We are delighted be starting direct flights to Lahore, connecting London with Pakistan’s two biggest cities, following the relaunch of our services to Islamabad. “Our new flights will give us the opportunity to open…
MANAMA: Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role by the end of the month, a statement from the airline said. Commenting on this development, Gulf Air Board of Directors Chairman Zayed R. Alzayani said: “We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Krešimir Kučko for his dedication, contributions and services during his tenure with us. On behalf of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors, the airline’s management team and workforce I extend my thanks to him for his contributions and wish him success going forward.” Kučko said: “I was truly honoured to have contributed to the…
KARACHI: It is with an extremely heavy heart and deep regret that we inform our readers and friends in travel and tourism industry about the passing of Legendary Ms. Shirin Walji in Islamabad. Ms. Waljis has been a prominent tourism personality of Pakistan and a travel tourism Pioneer. She rendered unparallel and matchless services for travel and tourism sector of Pakistan. Shirin Walji, Chairperson, Travel Walji’s (Pvt) Ltd., remained involved in tourism for her whole active life. She was a pioneering force, a frontline true torch bearer in developing tourism in Pakistan. Along with her late husband, the areas of…
PESHAWAR: The two-day Broghil Festival concluded with much funfair and traditional sports and cultural activities at the Broghil National Park in Upper Chitral district. [huge_it_slider id=”573″] A large number of foreign and domestic tourists enjoyed the traditional games, music and foods at the colourful event. Various activities, including horse and yak polo, cricket, football, Buzkashi, marathon race, tug-of-war, wrestling, music and other traditional games were part of the festival. The Tourism Department and the Upper Chitral district administration had jointly organised the event. Commissioner Hazara division Zaheerul Islam was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony. Officials of the Tourism…
KARACHI: Travel Agents Association of Pakistan TAAP) annual elections (2020-2021) for executive committee members, both corporate and associate members (North/South Zone) were held on Saturday, September 12, simultaneously at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The Executive Committee Members (South Zone) elected unopposed whereas balloting for electing Executive Committee Members (North Zone) took place at TAAP Lahore & Islamabad Offices on Saturday, September 12. The TAAP member cost their votes in very peaceful atmosphere. The official results of the elections will be announced by TAAP in its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) scheduled on 26. September 2020. In TAAP South Zone,…
KARACHI: Last week, Mr. Changgaiz Hussain Khan, a Social Welfare Representative hosted a grand reception at his residence DHA Karachi, in honor of Vice Admiral Pakistan Navy Zahid Ilyas (commander Karachi) Hilal-e-Imtiaz Military and Sitara-e-Basalat. [huge_it_slider id=”572″] The event was attended by a large number of Diplomats and Foreign Delegates, Army and Civil Establishment, Parliamentarians, Business Community, Notables and Seniors of Social Welfare Organizations Mr. Abid Mastikhan-Ex DG Sandak Gold & Copper Mines, Arif ul Hussani-Ex. Vice Adrimal PAK Navy, Mr. Zhang Baozhong-Chairman China Overseas Ports Holding Company Limited, Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh Barozai- Chief of Panni Pashtoon Tribes & Ex-Chief…