ISTANBUL: Türkiye’s tourism revenues increased by 16.9 percent last year compared to 2022 to $54.3 billion, while foreign tourist arrivals rose more than 10 percent to 49.2 million, separate official data showed on Jan. 31. Tourism revenues remained below the target of $55.6 billion, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek commented. “In line with the forecasts in the medium-term program, we expect the number of visitors to increase to 59.4 million and tourism revenue to $59.6 billion this year, as the tourism industry’s strong performance continues in 2024,” Şimşek wrote on X. While individual expenditures constituted $41 billion of the…
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ISLAMABAD: Hitit, a leading player in airline and travel technology, proudly supported its partner by standing alongside PIA as the event sponsor of PIA’s Annual Marketing Conference. The event, hosted at the Pearl Continental Burban Hotel, served as a platform for Hitit to emphasize its commitment to advancing excellence in airline and travel technology. This commitment was reiterated through dynamic video presentations and enlightening keynotes delivered to more than 100 industry leaders. As the technology provider for PIA, Hitit was delighted to play a pivotal role as an event sponsor of the PIA Annual Marketing Conference, held at the Pearl…
MUSCAT: As part of its ongoing transformation, which aims to improve the company’s overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive market, Oman Air has announced several strategic changes to its network. These include the addition of a new route, Sialkot, as well as the cancellation of operations to Islamabad, Lahore, Colombo and Chittagong. The airline will also be reducing frequencies to certain markets while increasing capacity to two current destinations (Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram). In addition, three destinations will be operated on a seasonal basis: Trabzon during the summer season, and Zurich and Malé during winter. Oman…
KARACHI: In a noteworthy development recently, Fly Jinnah has received clearance from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate CAT III approaches, arrivals, and departures. Airlines with CAT III status can easily operate in extremely low visibility conditions. The low-cost carrier is the only domestic airline in the country with CAT III certification for its entire fleet and all of its pilots.It is expected to improve the airline’s capability to navigate and operate seamlessly in bad weather conditions, particularly during fog between the major cities of the country. It is important to mention that the Category 3 (CAT III) of…
Royal Caribbean’s new, nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross ton Icon of the Seas towers like a multilayered birthday cake with frosting on the top in the form of seven swimming pools, a whimsical striped carousel, groves of tropical greenery and twisting waterslides in green, pink, blue and orange. When the $2 billion ship sailed into the Port of Miami with music blasting on January 10, after crossing the Atlantic from the shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it was built, it was greeted with a cacophony of fireboat salutes and a banner flag flyover. The commotion brought traffic to a halt…
KARACHI: In the year 2023, the PIA Karachi Booking Office team showcased remarkable proficiency by successfully completing the Hitit Reservation and Ticketing Training. The certificates, personally issued by the Ticket Office Manager, Mr. Mukhtiar Ali Abbasi, were awarded to the dedicated individuals listed below: Mr. Zahid Channa Mr. Farhanuddin Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Mr. Abdul Khaliq Gabole Mr. Muhammad Saddiq Brohi Mr. Sher Muhammad Mr. Ghulam Hussain Mr. Ayaz Hussain Abbasi Mr. Muhammad Rauf Ms. Nazneen Certificate of Performance: This certifies that each recipient has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and unwavering dedication in their roles at the PIA Karachi Booking Office…
KARACHI: Over 30 heavy bike riders and 50 cyclists from diverse backgrounds across Karachi are gearing up to participate in a special bike rally & Cycling rally aimed at promoting Sindh’s rich heritage, healthy living, and environmental awareness. The “Cycling Rally” from Karachi to Choukhandi” is organized by the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) in collaboration with the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) and takes place on Sunday, January 21, 2024. On the instructions of Minister for Tourism, Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development, Government of Sindh, Arshad Wali Muhammad, this bike and Cycling rally, hosted by Sindh Tourism…
MUSCAT: In alignment with Oman Air’s commitment to the objectives of Oman’s 2040 Vision, the airline’s management, represented by the Transformation Office, has announced the signing of 21 Omani cadets as part of its Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) programme. Joining as Second Officers, the cadets will undergo comprehensive training at Oman Air’s state-of-the-art Flight Training Centre, specializing in the operation of Boeing 737 aircraft, before they are able to earn their official pilot’s license from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It’s the latest in a number of pilot training programmes Oman Air has engaged in over the years as…
VENICE: Finally, the time has come: it’s time for Venice to charge for entry. From April 25, the floating city will implement the much discussed entry fee for day trippers. The fee has been under discussion for years. Although it is expected to expand in scope, for 2024’s pilot run it will only be applied on certain days during the high season, between April 25 to July 14. It’s not just day trippers who need to worry, though. Although people staying overnight in the city won’t have to pay the charge, if they’ll be in town on those dates, they…
BEIJING: China has pulled back the curtain on its monumental achievement in the aviation world, the world’s largest civil wind tunnel complex. After 16 years of shrouded secrecy, a paper published in the Chinese journal Acta Aerodynamica Sinica has exposed the colossal infrastructure, equivalent to the combined total of similar facilities in the United States and Europe. Since 2007, China has invested extensively in constructing 18 wind tunnels across the country, providing crucial testing grounds for scientists and engineers. These facilities played a pivotal role in developing China’s latest passenger plane, the C919, marking the nation’s foray into large civil…