MASCOT: The field of contenders to replace Alan Joyce as the boss of Qantas Airways has narrowed after the shock departure of the head of its international operations after only a year and a half in the job. Qantas said on Thursday morning, 12 April that Alison Webster had resigned as Chief Executive of Qantas International, with her last day to be on April 24. Effective immediately, Narendra Kumar, who is the former CFO of Qantas International and is currently overseeing planning for changes to the airline’s long-haul fleet, will act in the CEO role until a permanent appointment is…
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WRITTEM BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD The Tourism industry worldwide has been developing faster and deeper since the turn of the present century. Not only have the very concept of Tourist Products obtained new meanings, the various sectors serving those products have also acquired different profiles and different dynamics. Last week PM Khan chaired a meeting in Islamabad regarding developing and creating Integrated Tourism Zones while simultaneously ensuring eco-tourism, biodiversity and natural beauty of tourist resorts. The federal government is planning as many as 11 Integrated Tourism Zones, three in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and eight Zones are being established in Punjab for…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday announced the recipients of the sixth annual Distinguished Travel Champion Award: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Sen. Rob Portman (D-OH), Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) and Acting Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Manisha Singh Each is being honored for his or her exceptional leadership in advancing and protecting policies that strengthen travel to and within the United States. [huge_it_slider id=”373″] U.S. Travel will present the awards today at U.S. Travel’s Destination Capitol Hill,the travel and tourism industry’s premier legislative fly-in event dedicated to educating…
KARACHI: Thai food festival, showcasing authentic Thai cuisine spread over many dishes, started from Friday, April 5 th at Beach Luxury Hotel has attracted a big number of people especially the food lovers of Karachi; the international city of diverse population and colours. [huge_it_slider id=”372″] The first day was marked with presence of cluster of foreign diplomats posted in Karachi. The festival timing is 7:30 P.M. to 11: 30 P.M. It is open on last three days of a week (Fridays, Saturdays, Sunday and Monday’s) and will continue till April 28, 2019. The event has been organized by Royal Thai…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday, 11 April, chaired a meeting in Islamabad regarding development and promotion of tourism in the Country, at which it was apprised that Integrated Tourism Zones are being established while simultaneously ensuring eco-tourism, biodiversity and natural beauty of tourist resorts. The PM was apprised that as many as 11 Integrated Tourism Zones are being set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and eight Zones are being established in Punjab to promote tourism in the Country. The Tourism Zones are being developed at places like Gabeen Jabba, Swat, ( 9,200 ft,) Mankyal, Swat (8,700ft), Bayon, Swat (11,000…
Boasting historical data spanning 14 years, the Henley Passport Index is a ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Sharing the podium as the three most powerful passports in the world are Japan, Singapore and South Korea, each with access to 189 countries across the globe without a prior visa. Iraq and Afghanistan continue to hold the bottom (104th) spot on the index, with only 30 destinations accessible visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Following a visa-exemption from Uzbekistan, Germany currently sits in second place with…
KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is set to install a night landing system at the Gwadar airport. A CAA spokesperson in a statement said that Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat — who also holds the charge of the Authority’s Director General had also issued directives to make Saidu Shareef, Muzaffarabad, Chitral and Rawalakot airports ready for flight operations. Mr Nusrat said that the outreach of air services was being broadened in Pakistan under the new aviation policy that was prepared in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The spokesperson said that the key objective of the National…
LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has spent the last seven years. That’s after Ecuador’s president Moreno withdrew asylum. That’s only a day after WikiLeaks Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson claimed that an extensive spying operation was conducted against Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy. During an explosive media conference Hrafnsson alleged that the operation was designed to get Assange extradited. Assange’s relationship with Ecuadorian officials appeared increasingly strained since the current president came to power in the Latin American country in 2017. His internet connection was cut off in March of…
KARACHI: The most talented actor from the Pakistani drama industry, Ali Rehman Khan following his rise to fame and success, has recently joined hands with WWF Pakistan as their Goodwill Ambassador. In a meeting with the WWF Pakistan, it was announced that Ali Rehman Khan will be teaming up with them, raising awareness for the growth and preservation of our ever-deteriorating natural environment. WWF Pakistan is a non-profit organization that aims to protect the natural resources, encouraging people to protect and conserve their surroundings, including the natural flora and fauna. Khan, known for his impeccable acting skills, has reportedly commented:…
LONDON: Heathrow has launched a fast speed Wi-Fi service at the airport. In partnership with Boingo, passengers at all Heathrow terminals are now able to enjoy the new Wi-Fi experience with up to 100 MBPS (megabytes per second) speeds. In this Webinar NEXTT (New Experience Travel Technologies) provide insights into the industry strategy for on-ground transformation and discuss the benefits of a coordinated, strategic approach. Wi-Fi in the airport has become integral to the passenger experience, making the terminal a place to visit, and a place passengers want to stay. Whether it’s booking last minute travel insurance, pre-ordering groceries for…