MUSCAT: Oman Air has unveiled its Transformation Plan, which calls on the airline’s workers across all levels to deliver operational improvements and work with an empowered focus to deliver continuous progress. The Transformation Plan includes specific matters such as fleet harmonisation, organisational restructuring and increased digital transformation, and calls on employees to think about what can be improved and come forward with their suggestions. In discussing the development with airline employees on September 3, Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi said the plans, established over several months with company-wide input, are thoughtful and practical, and that Oman Air’s people must…
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TEHRAN: World Tourism Day is annually commemorated on September 27 with worldwide celebrations under the auspices of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The event is intended to raise awareness among the global community about various tourism-related arenas of social, cultural, political and financial dimensions as well as the contribution the sector can make to reach the sustainable development goals. This year, the UNWTO has adopted the motto of “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for All” as the organization has set goals on development of skills, education and jobs, wishing to realize a better future. The UNWTO, in a…
ISLAMABAD: The Centre of Mehergarh would organize a three-day residential training on Folk Heritage and Culture Policy Implementation in Islamabad from September 27. According to Mehergarh, Deadline for submitting applications to participate in three-day training course is September 10. Dr. Fouzia Saeed an instructor of Mehergarh told that a three-day intensive residential course for persons interested in the field of culture to become well-versed in the folk heritage of Pakistan, understand the current Culture Policy of Pakistan and acquire skills to take the policy forward. Dr. Fouzia Saeed is also well known expert in the field of culture with a…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has begun operating one of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft on its route between London Heathrow and Istanbul. The carrier is set to receive 30 Dreamliners over the next four years. The aircraft feature a new business class product with a 1-2-1 configuration, 44 inches of legroom, a 76-inch fully-flat bed and an 18-inch HD screen. The seat is the Aurora by Stelia Aerospace. Turkish Airlines will offer 30 seats in business and 270 in economy. The Dreamliners also feature a new economy seat with 12- and 13-inch screens, six inches of recline and 31 inches of…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MEHMOOD International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 indicated the 1.4 billion mark would be reached in 2020, yet the remarkable growth of international arrivals in recent years has brought it two years ahead. International tourist arrivals up 6% in 2018 The growth of tourism in recent years confirms that the sector is today one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth and development. International tourist arrivals in Europe reached 713 million in 2018, Asia and the…
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Serena Hotel under its CSR initiative, organized a vocational training program for two months, for the students of Sweet homes . In the training sessions students got the chance to learn different recipes from our well trained and professional chefs. After the completion of the training sessions, a certificate distribution ceremony was organized, where the General Manager of Islamabad Serena Hotel Mr. Michel A. Galopin distributed the certificates among the students. The Patron in chief of Pakistan Sweet Homes Mr. Zammurrad Khan appreciated this initiative of Serena Hotels and commented that such activities should continue in future as…
KARACHI: Last week The Honorable President of Pakistan, Mr. Arif Alvi was in Karachi and visited Karachi Marriott hotel to grace a high profile function. As is seen in the picture, Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager, Karachi Marriott Hotel warmly greeted the President upon his arrival in the main lobby of the Hotel.
HONG KONG:Cathay Pacific has announced that its Chairman John Slosar is to retire, just weeks after its CEO Rupert Hogg and Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Paul Loo stepped down in the wake of the Hong Kong airport demonstrations. The airline said Slosar will retire at the conclusion of the next board meeting on November 6. He will be succeeded by Patrick Healy, who joined Cathay’s parent company Swire Group in 1988. He is currently MD of Swire Coca-Cola and also a Director of Swire & Sons (HK). In addition to heading Cathay Pacific, Healy (above) will become Chairman of…
DUBAI: Emirates has announced new executive leadership appointments for its operational, commercial and international affairs functions. Adel Al Redha is appointed Chief Operating Officer, Adnan Kazim is Chief Commercial Officer and Sheikh Majid Al Mualla is divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group commented: “Adel, Adnan and Sheikh Majid are all experienced members of the Emirates leadership team with strong expertise in their respective areas and proven leadership abilities. Each brings deep and diverse experiences from different areas of the airline business, and I am…
LAHORE: Punjab government is spending 50 million dollar on a five year “Punjab Tourism for Economic Growth” project to harmonize tourism sector with international standards. Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) sources said that soon a comprehensive tourism policy would be launched besides a modern mobile application which would help to create awareness regarding facilities being provided by the Punjab tourism department. Promotion of tourism was the among the priorities of the incumbent government and there were countless opportunities of religious and heritage tourism in the province, sources added. Sources said the World Bank would extend support regarding steps being…