ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels concluded the Sarangi Music Competition, Season 3 this Thursday, 29th 2019. The star-studded ceremony was held at the Sheesh Mahal hall of the hotel where various members of the diplomatic corps, business community and Islamabad society gathered to hear the shortlisted contestants. Sarangi, which was launched in October 2017 is a part of Serena Hotel’s Cultural Diplomacy Initiative which aims to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Pakistan by encouraging young talents and giving them an opportunity to become the nation’s rising star. Through engaging social media, the music competition, over the years, has received tremendous…
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KARACHI: In line with the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the People of Pakistan on Friday observed Kashmir Solidarity hour to join Kashmiri brethren in their rightful demand for freedom. As is seen in the pictures, the Associates of Karachi Marriott Hotel also came out to stand in solidarity with Kashmir during Kashmir Hour on August 30th 2019.
KARACHI: With more than 50 world renowned International brands, two day 21st International forum for religious tourism exhibition is going to start on September 18 at Nishat Hotel, Johar Town Lahore-Pakistan. The event is being organized by Asfar exhibition and management, in collaboration with Air Wings Travel (Pvt) Limited. Group Chairman Muhammad Aminullah, Ms. Mona Jalal ,Chairperson , Mr. Asif Ahmed Khan, Chief Coordinator will welcome the distinguish guests at the exhibition. The biggest and most stellar religious Exhibition will be inaugurated on 18th September 2019 where leading international brands of Travel Trade , Hotel & Tourism industry will be…
ISLAMABAD: A two days consultative workshop has been arranged in the Federal Capital on 27 and 28 August, 2019 to bring members of National Tourism Coordination Board, PTDC Board of Directors and experts of tourism sector at one platform to develop strategies and action plans for the promotion of tourism in the country. The workshop is arranged by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP). Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis; Human Resource Development who is also the Chairman of National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) and Board of Directors of PTDC inaugurated the event. He said…
KARACHI: The Independence Day was celebrated at Karachi Marriott with all zeal and zest. The flag hoisting took place outside the building of KMH and all the Associates and the guests participated. The cake cutting took place in the main lobby and then all the Associates had special breakfast in the cafeteria.
MULTAN: Pakistan Independence Day was celebrated with passion and patriotism which was organized by Ramada by Wyndham Multan.It’s important to inculcate the love for our country through such celebration. The monumental efforts exerted and the sacrifices made by great Muslim personalities in liberating Pakistan. The hotel building was decorated with green and white lights.The celebrations were started with flag hoisting by Mr. Umar Israr, Front Office Manager and National Anthem was also played. Mr. Umar Israr Front Office Manager also performed the cake cutting ceremony along with children and hotel associates. Mr. Faisal Khakwani, Human Resources Manager led the national…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has increased fares up to six thousand for two sectors of Middle East, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. After the revision of fares, a round trip from Lahore to Dubai will cost Rs 61,000 and while Lahore to Abu Dhabi will be Rs 61,200. PIA increased the fares owing to a large number of people traveling to these two sectors, in which most of the passengers are labors and Iqama visa holders.PIA administration has informed agents about the decision. In July, the national flag-carrier, PIA, announced to give discounts up to 10 percent to the passengers…
PESHAWAR: The foreign and domestic tourists and the local people enjoyed the three-day Uchal festival in the scenic Kalash valley in Chitral district. Kicked off on August 20, this year a great number of foreign and domestic tourists visited the Kalash valley to enjoy the Uchal festival. The tourists besides enjoying the cultural and religious rites in Rambur and Bamburet valleys also visited the historic museum in Kalash. The mega event of Uchal festival was held in Rambur, Bamburet besides Anish, Broon Karakul and other small villages in Kalash valley. On the first day, the young boys and girls gathered…
BOSTON: Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to mark the grand opening of its Boston Innovation Lab. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was among the guests who shared remarks during the event led by Sabre CEO Sean Menke and Sabre Labs President and former Google Executive, Sundar Narasimhan. “Sabre has a long history of technology leadership in retailing, distribution and fulfillment of the $1.7 trillion travel marketplace,” said CEO Sean Menke. “Over the past two years, we have focused on reinvigorating and transforming Sabre to continue to accelerate innovation to…
ISLAMABAD: A British Backpacker Society team has successfully completed a two-week expedition to Concordia and K-2, fuelling hopes that the world Pakistan’s adventure travel pedigree will once again be recognised in the society’s influential end-of-year international adventure travel rankings. Samuel Joynson, the President of the British Backpacker Society told APP that he set off from Skardu in early August along with Johannes Polkonen, another member of the society, and supporting team from Skardu-based company “Vertical Explorers”. Samuel said the team trekked for over 200 kilometres at an average altitude of 4000 metres to the base of the world’s second highest…