SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, announced a new long-term agreement with national carrier Vietnam Airlines, which has adopted the industry-leading, Sabre AirVision In-Flight solution. In line with a recently announced memorandum of understanding describing Vietnam Airlines’ intention to significantly expand their existing strategic relationship with Sabre, In-Flight is expected to drive substantial efficiencies and cost savings for the airline. “Vietnam Airlines is pleased to deepen its partnership with Sabre. As the fastest growing flag carrier in Southeast Asia, we continually look for innovative technology solutions to propel our business into the…
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ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines is planning to open five passenger lounges at the new Istanbul Airport. They will be targeted at guests flying business class, members of the Miles & Smiles Elite Plus and Elite programmes, Star Alliance Gold and Corporate Club passengers. There are currently three lounges open – the Turkish Airlines business lounge, Miles & Smiles lounge and domestic lounge. The exclusive lounge and arrival lounge are planned to open in summer 2019. The Turkish Airlines business lounge has an approximate area of over 60,000 square feet, seats 765 guests and features 13 private suites with showers. Turkish Airlines…
LONDON: Eligible travellers from seven non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK in changes being made to the border from today. Visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK. There were over ten million arrivals in the UK by nationals from these countries in 2017. Home secretary Sajid Javid said: “Our new global immigration and border system will improve security and fluidity for passengers coming to visit or work in the UK. “Expanding the use of ePassport gates…
KARACHI: Depilex Smileagain Foundation (DSF) has taken on board the multi-talented and globally renowned veteran and film actress, Reema Khan as their Goodwill Ambassador to support its patients and to shed light on this heinous crime. Reema Khan will be seen endorsing the work of Masarrat Misbah to empower women who have gone through the trauma of an acid attack and require reconstructive surgery, psychosocial support and skill training to help them become self-sufficient members of society. Her main aim would be to spread awareness about the crime and the need for stronger legislation specific to this issue. The Depilex…
HASAN ABDAL : Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal is one of the holiest shrines of Sikh religion. It is situated about 48 kilometers from Rawalpindi and about 40 km from Attock City. The strikingly beautiful temple is made of white marble and its ambience never fails to captivate human minds towards the Creator Supreme. Its architecture is typical of the Sikh style, with guided domes and cupolas. Rising up from the middle of a holy pond, it has residential quarters for priests and pilgrims. It houses a stone on which has the miraculous imprint of Guru Nanak’s hand. Twice a year, from all over…
PESHAWAR: The celebrations of spring festival Chilimjusht concluded in Kalash valleys as this year a record number of foreign and local tourists enjoyed the three-day festivities. The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) has sponsored the event. The concluding ceremony of Chilimjusht or Joshi festival was also attended by the Members Provincial Assembly from Kalash, Wazirzada, Ravi Kumar and Ranjit Singh. Earlier in the day, the Kalash people sprinkled milk on their deities and prayed for the good fortune. Before marching towards the Charsu (the open dancing hall) in Bartrik village in Bamburet, the Kalash men and women held a mixed…
Travel agencies made payments worth at least $236 Billion to airlines in 2017 alone, according to IATA. Yet, today’s approach to making such payments remains costly and complex. It’s against that backdrop that Amadeus, Elavon and Mastercard have partnered to deliver an innovative payments approach that benefits both travel agents and airlines. The Amadeus business-to-business Wallet Partner Pay solution is already reducing the cost and complexity of receiving and making payments for Thai Airways and Select Travel, a travel agency based in Sweden, as part of an on-going trial. When the agency initiates a payment on a Thai Airways booking…
FAISALABAD: Travel agents association of Pakistan (TAAP) leader Hafiz Shafiq Kashif has said that arrangements have been made to send Umrah Zaireen next year from the month of Moharram as in groups. The purpose of this is to give Umrah zaireen best services and arrangements and to train them by Islamic teachings. After returning from Saudi Arabia Shafiq said that the Pakistan will prepare such people who not only change themselves but also the society after hajj and umrah. He said Islamic training of Aazmeen hajj and umrah is the first priority, for that purpose we will use all the…
LAHORE: A committee headed by Punjab Governor Ch. Muhammad Sarwar to promote religious tourism and national heritage has given approval to the annual celebrations according to the master plan on the 550th birth-anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. A conference of the committee to promote religious tourism and national heritage was held at Governor House with the governor in chair. Punjab Minister for Finance Hashim Jawan Bakht apprised the committee about the unhindered delivery of funds for the payments of acquired Land in Kartarpur and for promotion of religious tourism including preservation of national heritage. The committee advised the completion of…
SYDNEY: Light installations are beginning to be finalised throughout the Harbour City in preparation for the upcoming launch of Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the southern Hemisphere. With just one week until Lights On – on Friday, May 24th, artists and event staff are working on the transport and final assembly of the 50 or so light features and projections. New South Wales minister for tourism, Stuart Ayres, said it was the perfect time for visitors to start planning their Vivid Sydney itineraries. “Anticipation is building for the eleventh annual Vivid Sydney and now…