DUBAI: Amadeus Pakistan marked a significant milestone in this year’s Arabian Travel Market by signing on several renowned Pakistani travel agencies to the innovative Amadeus Online Suite. This move underscores Amadeus’ commitment to empowering travel companies with cutting-edge technology solutions, enabling them to seamlessly transition from traditional business models to a digital-first approach, encompassing B2C and B2B operations. The Amadeus Online Suite is a complete tool that helps create an OTA. It is designed to streamline and optimize travel agency online bookings and operations. With its user-friendly platform, managing online bookings becomes effortless, and the mobile app adds to the…
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Mr. Faisal Khan embarked on his journey in the hotel industry in 1977, marking the inception of what would evolve into a distinguished career spanning over four decades. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, he has traversed through various echelons of the hospitality domain, shaping his path to prominence. From his humble beginnings, Mr. Khan demonstrated unwavering dedication and a penchant for leadership, steadily ascending the corporate ladder. His tenure at esteemed establishments such as Pearl Continental Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Avari Hotels, Serena Hotels, and Ramada Hotels underscore his versatility and adaptability across diverse hospitality landscapes in Pakistan. Throughout his…
ISLAMABAD: Arif Habib and Gerry’s Group are among the initial ten contenders vying to acquire a controlling interest in the government-owned Pakistan International Airlines. Both Arif Habib and Gerry’s Managing Director, Akram Wali Muhammad, have confirmed their participation by submitting bids for the airline. According to Privatization Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, three private-sector airlines operating domestically have also entered the bidding process, although their specific identities remain undisclosed. The proposed sale of the majority stake aligns with the government’s commitment to economic reforms, a condition for the International Monetary Fund’s bailout. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who resumed office in March,…
MUSCAT: His Excellency Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information and Chairman of Oman Air, alongside the company’s Board of Directors, have announced the appointment of Con Korfiatis as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer. A highly accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Con is set to steer Oman Air’s ongoing transformation, which aims to turn the airline’s financial operations around. His Excellency Eng. Saeed Hamoud Al Mawali said, “Con’s professional background, coupled with his expertise in organizational transformation and strategy development, make him the perfect fit to lead Oman Air through…
RIAYDH: Saudi Arabia has announced that individuals holding various types of visas are now permitted to undertake Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, with ease. “Arrivals from anywhere and with any visa can perform Umrah with ease and comfort,” the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. The ministry emphasized that Umrah rituals are accessible to holders of all visas, including personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas. “Whatever the type of your visa, you can do Umrah,” it added. Pilgrims are encouraged to utilize the Nusuk app to obtain an Umrah permit and adhere to designated timings for the rituals at the Grand…
KARACHI: Launching the inaugural meeting on April 22, 2024, with UNIDO’s Mr. Steffen Kaeser, Chief of Division of SME Competitiveness, Quality & Job Creation, Vienna, Austria at the helm, we embark on a collaborative endeavor to craft Destination Investment and Management Plans under the PAIDAR program, “Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development across Rural Sindh”, a five-year program funded by the European Union to support the Government of Sindh in implementation of its Poverty Reduction Strategy through Sustainable Tourism Development initiatives. The long-term objective of PAIDAR is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and improvement of livelihoods of poor women, men…
KARACHI: In a recent visit to Bukhari Group’s Head Office, Ch. Faisal Mahmood, Chief Editor of Holiday Weekly, extended his warm congratulations to Sardar Zubair Hussain on his promotion to the esteemed position of Vice Chairman. This significant milestone, conferred upon him by Bukhari Group Chairman, Muhammad Rafiq Khan, underscores Zubair’s exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, which have been instrumental in shaping the Group’s success over the past 27 years. One of Pakistan’s largest travel trade Groups, Bukhari Group has been Shaping Pakistan’s travel landscape for over five decades Faisal Mahmood remarked, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sardar Zubair…
KARACHI: Azerbaijan Airlines performed its Inaugural Flight from Baku to Karachi On April 18 2024, Mian’s Group of Companies extended a warm welcome to Azerbaijan’s national air carrier inaugural flight to Karachi. Flights between Baku and Karachi will be operated twice a week, departing from Baku to Karachi on Thursdays and Sundays, and returning from Karachi to Baku on Mondays and Fridays. Karachi now stands as the third city in Pakistan to be included in the airline’s route network. Azerbaijan Airlines also offers regular services to the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, and to another prominent city in the country, Lahore.…
KARACHI: The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) lauded the efforts of local fishermen who recorded the live blue whale and shared its video with the organisation and media outlets after they recorded the giant blue whale around two kilometers off Gaddani coast, Balochistan while moving on the surface of the coastal waters on Monday morning. According to local fishers, the same whale was seen along the Gaddani coast at around 4:40 pm. on Sunday, but could not be recorded on camera. This is the second record of a live sighting of a blue whale in Pakistani waters, a news release…
MANILA: A single-visa for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), similar to Schengen? It’s the most ambitious project yet for the region, home to 670 million people. It’s much talked about, yet achieved not much headway, so far. The ASEAN Unified Visa Scheme is a bold idea. Though not new, the joint-visa programme akin to the Schengen visa model (which covers 29 countries in Europe), is the ultimate goal of the Asian neighbours. The aim is to bolster the bloc’s travel trade by attracting more long-haul and high-spending travellers to the region. What’s unclear, given the years the…