RIYADH: Saudi officials have unveiled elaborate plans to develop AlUla, which is home to the kingdom’s first global heritage site, into the ‘world’s largest living museum’ over the next 15 years. Addressing the gathering at World Urban Forum 2020, Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) officials revealed the framework and masterplans for sustainable, responsible, long-term development of the 22,0561-sq-km county that is set to attract 2 million visitors by 2035. AlUla is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty as well as its tremendous archaeological diversity. It is also shaping a new cultural landscape in Saudi Arabia. Located 1,100 km…
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OSAKA: A world-class dog rest area, which includes shower facilities and a “pee pole” that cleans itself, opened at Osaka International Airport. Located by the airport’s pick-up and drop-off area, the idea is that dogs will be able to relieve themselves before entering the airport, thus taking some pressure off of both them and their human companions. Other Japanese airports like Tokyo’s Narita have indoor areas for service dogs, but ITAMI has taken the concept one step further for both service animals and pets alike. “We envisioned these dog-toilets would be used before service dogs get on the flight with…
LAHORE: An independent authority will be established for the promotion of tourism in the province, said Chief Secretary Azam Suleman Khan during a meeting with Adviser to PM, Zulfi Bukhari, held at Civil Secretariat here on Monday, February 17. Chairman P&D Board Punjab, Adviser to CM, Asif Mehmood, DG Walled City Kamran Lashari, MD Tourism Development Corporation and other senior officers were present in this meeting. He said all required formalities have been completed to establish and independent Tourism Culture & Heritage Authority (TCHA) for the purpose. The authority will be headed by a Provincial Minister under which Secretary Tourism…
MUSCAT: Oman budget carrier SalamAir has announced a strategic tie-up with Tune Protect Commercial Brokerage to offer an array of travel protection benefits for its passengers. The agreement encompasses insurance cover for travel-related uncertainty of the airline’s domestic and international passengers. The insurance products offered are specially designed for SalamAir travellers. The travel protection programme provides travellers with a host of benefits such as overseas medical expenses, travel cancellation, missed departure, baggage delays, travel delay, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation, personal accident and many more. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said: “I am delighted to announce our new partnership with…
LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development & Chairman National Tourism Coordination Board Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari, Tuesday, February 18, said that tourism industry could play a crucial role in boosting Pakistan’s economy. While chairing a meeting on tourism promotion at the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) head office, he said Pakistan had been declared among the top 10 tourist destinations this year. Therefore, it is our responsibility to provide a well-managed, more hospitable and friendly environment to those who visit Pakistan from around the globe. Zulfi Bukhari stressed that all organisations and…
PESHAWAR: A large number of local and foreign tourists, lovers of snow games thronged the scenic Malam Jabba ski resort to take part in the International Snowboarding Championship and enjoy the event on Wednesday. [huge_it_slider id=”516″] Jointly organized by the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) and the Samon’s Group, men and women and children players from Pakistan, Holland, Afghanistan and other countries are participating in snowboarding, joint slalom and parallel joint slalom competitions. The players from Pakistan, Holland, Afghanistan took part in the joint slalom and parallel joint slalom and exhibited their skills in the snowboarding competitions. Children also participated…
ISLAMABAD: Her Highness Princess Beatrice, a member of the British royal family, and former prime ministers of Spain and Italy are in Pakistan for a ski trip. [huge_it_slider id=”515″] Last week, the group of prominent leaders from Europe called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Zulfi Bukhari and Ali Jahangir Siddiqui, ambassador-at-large for investment were also present during the meeting which took place at the Prime Minister House. Her Highness Princess Beatrice leads a ‘high-level delegation’ on an adventurous heli-skiing trip in Pakistan. The royal was hosted by…
BAHAWALPUR: Both Nadir Magsi and Tushna Patel, the defending champions, maintained their supremacy in their respective categories in the 15th Cholistan Jeep Rally by securing first positions in the annual event held at the Derawar Fort, some 70km from here on Sunday, February 16. [huge_it_slider id=”514″] Magsi who had also won the Jeep Rally last year received the winning trophy in a grand ceremony at Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab newly built winter tourism resort at Fort Drawer where Chairman TDCP Sohail Zafar Cheema and Commissioner Bahawalpur Asif Iqbal Ch and Regional Police Officer Bahawalpur Police Range Fayyaz Ahmad Deu…
With the first Fashion Week season of the year well underway, there are only a few days now until it’s London’s turn to shine. All eyes are focused on the English capital as we eagerly await the shows which will present the latest designs that will shape the trends for the coming seasons. Does everybody know that Paris, Milan, and London are the fashion capitals of Europe, but are they really the best places to go for the ultimate shopping trip? [huge_it_slider id=”513″] Post-Brexit emotions have got cosmopolitans questioning what the future of their beloved city trips to mainland Europe…
LAHORE: Ramada By Wyndham Lahore Gulberg II will open its doors soon for local and international tourists and visitors. The dedicated and devoted Team Ramada Lahore is ready to welcome and serve their guests by providing matchless hospitality and services of international standards. Seen here in the picture are Mr. Ismail Khan Khattak, CEO and Pre-Opening General Manager Mr. Faisal Khan, a very experienced and seasoned hotelier and a well know name of Pakistan’s hospitality sector along with enthusiastic team members of Ramada By Wyndham Lahore.