GENEVA: As Spring arrives in Geneva, the city bids goodbye to the days of crystalline frost and takes on the brilliance of flowers and greenery, making a stroll around the city’s many outdoor activities an attractive pastime for visitors and residents alike. With its myriad offerings, Geneva is a haven for families and caters to travellers across different age groups; the city’s natural and cultural attractions provide endless activities for everyone. Enjoy a boat tour in Lake Geneva, Europe’s largest fresh water surface, with the scenery of the Alps and the Mont-Blanc to one side, and Jura mountains on the…
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a fifth Edge-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2024. “Edge class made an immediate hit with Celebrity Cruises guests and is a state-of-the-art example of technical excellence and elegant design,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “We can’t wait to build the next one.” “Celebrity Edge has delighted our guests and affirmed Celebrity Cruises as the leading modern luxury brand. Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been a brilliant partner and we look forward…
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…
CAPE TOWN: World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2019 opened last week on a high note with thousands of travel professionals visiting from across the globe attended the leading event for the travel industry in Africa. WTM delivers the leading global events for the travel industry. One of six shows in the WTM portfolio, the Africa show was launched in 2014 to bring the benefits and opportunities of the global industry expertise to travel professionals in this region. Held in Cape Town, South Africa, nearly 5,880 travel industry professionals attended Africa’s leading and only business to business (B2B) exhibition for inbound…
KARACHI: During a press briefing at the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) headquarters on Thursday, 11 April, Muhammad Mian Soomro, Federal Minister for Aviation and Privatisation said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to achieve a turnaround in the next three years. “PIA is restricting its losses and in the next three years, it will be profitable,” he said PIA reported a loss of Rs27 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2018, against Rs30 billion in the same period of 2017. The national flag carrier has not announced any data after that. However, in a comprehensive report to…
KARACHI: Last week Marriott Hotel Karachi hosted a Nepalese food and cultural show. A Chef from Nepal came especially to Pakistan and prepared food using authentic recipes that gave a true taste of Nepalese food to the people of Pakistan. A worldwide renowned Nepalese musical band, Kutumba also performed during the food festival held on 7th and 8th of April. Her Excellency Sewa Lamsal, Ambassador of Nepal along with Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager Karachi Marriott Hotel Inaugurated the festival by performing ribbon cutting ceremony of Nepal Food and Cultural Festival. The Nepalese food festival and Kutumba musical…
LAHORE: Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab and Azad Jammu Kashmir Tourism Department signed an important MoU at TDCP Head Office, Garden Town, Lahore on 12th April. According to the MoU both departments will provide information regarding tourism to the domestic and international tourists and both departments also open tourist information centres at the prominent places of their cities. More over both departments exchange tourist delegations and provide 20% discount on the tourist facilities in their respective tourist destinations. Asper MoU both departments will invite each other on their important events to get and share the experience. To train the man…
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…
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…