DHAKA: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA Executive Board for 2019-2020. Dr. Chris Bottrill, Dean of Fine and Applied Arts and Director, International, Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada and Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing APAC, TripAdvisor, Hong Kong SAR have been formally approved to continue for an additional one-year term as Chairman and Immediate Past Chairperson respectively. The new Executive Board members were confirmed at the PATA Board Meeting on May 12 during the PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines. During the PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines,…
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GENEVA: As the special event titled Aid for Trade Conference, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, got rolling, the unique potential of tourism as a tool for driving the global sustainable development took centre stage. In a session titled ‘Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda’ during the 2019 Global Review of Aid for Trade at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO), UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili highlighted the key role the global tourism sector plays in economic growth and job creation. “Working together, we can harness the power of new aid architecture.” Ministers, development…
KUALA LUMPUR: Qatar Airways is the sole foreign company to have sent in a proposal for the takeover of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS). Sources in the industry said the Middle East airline had the funds to carry out the proposal, even though it was facing several crises in the global arena. However, one source said the probability of Qatar Airways being the choice of the government was relatively slim due to internal and geopolitical issues. Qatar Airways country manager of Malaysia and Brunei Muzammil Mohamad, when contacted, declined to comment. “I’m sorry… I don’t know anything about this. Thank you,”…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is planning to launch a national tourism promotion application to provide necessary and latest information to the local and foreign tourists about attractive recreational sites across the country. For unlocking the true potential of country”s tourism, the government was focusing to embrace modern technologies which were vital to uplift this sector as per the Prime Minister Imran Khan”s vision, PTDC Chairman Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari told APP. Appreciating the initiative of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Corporation, he said, the federal government would replicate this initiative at national level and share it with other provinces to boost…
KARACHI: “The new Istanbul airport will be a game changer in the World after Completion in 2023 and Turkish Airlines will be the largest fleet in the world, THY is serving 124 Countries, 311 Cities and 314 destinations, we are 4th largest network in the world”, this was stated by Mr. Tuncay Eminoglu, Vice President Sales (Asia & Far East), while talking to senior journalist at Turkish Airlines office. Mr. MUSTAFA Dogan, VP Sales (America, UK, and Ireland) and Mr. Agha Ahmed Hussain, Sales Manager, were also present on the Occasion. Tuncay said Turkish Airlines expected 120 million passenger, 30…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) added another aircraft A320 to its fleet after it remained grounded for more than one year, the airline spokesman said on Wednesday. The PIA spokesperson said it was the second aircraft that resumed operation after a month. In June, Boeing 777 was made operational “with no grounded aircraft left behind except for mandatory routine maintenance checks”. On Tuesday, A320 carried out test flight successfully. The aircraft Airbus A320 – registration AP-BLV – was grounded in May 2018. The spokesperson said PIA earlier requested the government for financial support for reviving the grounded aircraft which did…
PESHAWAR: The Chitral polo team thrashed the Gilgit-Baltistan team in a thrilling finale and clinched the coveted trophy on the last day of the three-day annual Shandur Polo Festival at Shandur in Chitral. Besides exciting polo matches, the mega event also showcased traditional, cultural and adventurous activities, including fireworks, music and dances at evening at the world highest polo ground at Shandur. Corps Commander Peshawar, Lt-Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony. Corps commander and Senior Minister for Sports and Tourism Atif Khan later gave away trophy to the winning team and distributed prizes among…
BAKU: In line with this drive for global connectivity, Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku has partnered with Amadeus to implement its core airport management systems. At the same time, national flag carrier Azerbaijan Airlines is implementing Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service Systems and Revenue Management solutions. With regards to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Amadeus’ Airport IT technology includes all its core airport management systems such as an operational database, resource management and flight information display systems. The airport will also deploy its key passenger processing systems using Amadeus’ cloud-based Airport Common Use Service. The move represents the first time an…
LONDON: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will run Sialkot-London-Sialkot from 10th of September this year; it is said in an official statement of PIA. Initially, this route will be operated once-a-week from Sialkot to Heathrow London every Tuesday whereas the flight from Heathrow London to Sialkot will arrive every Wednesday, PIA’s country manager in UK Siraj Qazi confirmed. The route will provide direct point to point service to Sialkot city and shortest approach to Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Kharian, Gujrat, Jhelum and adjoining areas. It is worth mentioning that this new-fangled rout will be more significant for the Sikh Yatris who are…
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan is working on a plan to outsource the airport management system of Pakistan, in order to improve international terminals. Prime Minister Imran Khan had sought a briefing from the Aviation Division on outsourcing the management system, the sources told. Officials said that the existing plight of the airports, especially international terminals, was critical, as it gave a deserted look compared to other international cities. Now, the government wants to work on a comprehensive policy to improve international airports involving all stakeholders and technical experts. The initiative aims to bring improvement in facilities at international terminals.…