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KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is currently organizing a series of Tourism Roadshows in Pakistan. The first event of the series was held on June 26, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel in Karachi. The event featured a press conference, B2B meetings, key speeches, presentations, tourism videos, cultural performances, and an evening networking session. This marks the second consecutive year that SLCB has organized a Tourism Roadshow in Pakistan. The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting by Mr. Saman Ratnayake, Manager Pakistan SriLankan Airlines, H.E. Jagath Abeywarna, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, Mr. Thisum Jayasuriya, Chairman…

KARACHI: The cultural troupe of the Walled City of Lahore Authority enthralled a packed hall here on Thursday with their mesmerizing performances. Staged at National Academy of Performing Arts – NAPA’s Zia Mohyeddin Theater, the performances covered our culture’s classical and folk traditions. Titled ‘Renewing Glory,’ the program was preceded by a bustling Red Carpet with many dignitaries and celebrities present. The show began with a welcome address by former senator and member of the board of directors of NAPA, Javed Jabbar, who stated, “NAPA is committed to preserving the performing arts in every form, and bringing the WCLA troupe…

ISLAMABAD: Two of Pakistan’s leading groups, Hashoo Group and Park View Enclave, have joined forces to elevate Islamabad’s urban landscape with state-of-the-art residential properties, complete with luxurious amenities, designed to enhance the quality of life in the city. This strategic collaboration will oversee the development of several key projects in Islamabad, aimed at providing unmatched comfort and convenience to residents. These projects include the development of serviced apartments, the opening of Pearl-Continental Signature Restaurants, and the creation of signature villas, all intended to offer premium living standards. The partnership was officially launched earlier this evening in the picturesque setting of…

ISLAMABAD: The Travel and Tourism Symposium jointly organised by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation with the support of World Bank Group and other partner organisations concluded here the other day. During the concluding ceremony of the Symposium themed “Building National Economy through Tourism”, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan participated as a special guest. The two-day event was attended by large number of stakeholders including more than 400 national and international tourism experts, professionals and decision-makers for the sustainable development of the tourism industry and development of a future roadmap for tourism in Pakistan. On the second day…

LAHORE: On Friday, June 7, AirSial, Pakistan’s private airline, announced plans to expand its international flight operations. According to sources, AirSial is set to acquire five state-of-the-art aircraft to facilitate this expansion. The airline’s administration is actively negotiating with aviation companies to purchase these new planes. With the acquisition of the new aircraft, AirSial plans to significantly increase its workforce, including hiring more pilots, cabin crew, and other essential staff. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing its services and expanding its reach. AirSial, which was launched by Sialkot’s business community on December 9, 2020, has already been…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, a land of diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance, stands poised to unlock its immense tourism potential. With its majestic mountains, serene lakes, ancient archaeological sites, and bustling cities, Pakistan offers a tapestry of experiences for domestic and international tourists alike. Rana Aftab MD PTDC Aftab Rana, MD PTDC informed that in recent years, Pakistan’s tourism industry has witnessed noteworthy growth, demonstrating its resilience in the face of challenges posed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts, the sector is poised to contribute 6% to the…

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, inked a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement on Wednesday with China Eastern Airlines to jointly develop and expand routes between the UAE and China, leveraging the carriers’ combined networks. The JV, set to come into effect in early 2025, pending regulatory approvals, marks the first commercial JV between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline. The latest partnership aims to provide enhanced travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE, the Middle East, and…

MADRID: The national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines, and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the agency of the United Nations and leading public international organization in tourism, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in attendance to the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Spain, Mrs. Nüket Küçükel Ezberci. With this MoU, both parties aim to work closely to enhance initiatives promoting sustainable tourism and civil aviation on a global scale. As the airline flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines will be collaborating with UN Tourism to achieve…

ISLAMABAD: The 2024 Edition of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Report 2024 Ranks Pakistan 101st globally, showing improvement of 20 ranks as compared to 2019, with a score of 3.41, reflecting a 3.6% improvement since 2019, and a 14% improvement on its 2019 rankings. The Travel and Tourism Development Index ranks the countries based on the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable and resilient development of the travel and tourism industry of each country. Pakistan has shown significant improvements in its global rankings of the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI). Keeping the base year 2019, Pakistan has…

COLOMBO: Southern MICE Expo 2024 was officially launched at the press conference on the 29th of April 2024. The event is scheduled to take place form the 27th to the 31st of May 2024. Southern MICE Expo 2024 is organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with acknowledgement from the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, positioning Sri Lanka’s southern region as the primer destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events (MICE). The event purposes to elevate the region’s appeal as the hub for business tourism. Southern MICE Expo 2024 will provide a unique platform for international MICE agents…