BRUSSELS: European Union lawmakers say British citizens should be allowed to travel in Europe visa-free after Brexit but only if the UK grants the same right to EU citizens, as the bloc prepares for Britain’s possible departure without a deal. The EU’s Civil Liberties Committee voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday – 38 votes in favour, 8 against and 3 abstentions – to allow tourism or business trips. The move permits stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but does not grant the right to work. The full parliament is likely to endorse the decision on Thursday. EU officials…
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SEVILLE: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the 2019 leaders in sustainable tourism at the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their 15th year, took place at a special ceremony during the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Spain, to celebrate inspirational, world-changing tourism initiatives from around the globe. Full list of Winners and Finalists: Climate Action Award, for organisations undertaking significant and measurable work to reduce the scale and impact of climate change: WINNER: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba Investing in People Award, for organisations demonstrating leadership in becoming an exciting, attractive, and equitable…
SEVILLE: On April 3, the World Travel and Tourism Council Summit 2019 opened in Seville, Spain. A line up of top tourism leaders in the private industry together with political tourism leaders were met in the next two days at the event UNWTO Secretary-General today called the summit the most important days in the world of tourism. The Travel & Tourism industry has been redefined by changemakers according to the theme of the event. Gloria Guevara, CEO of WTTC pointed out the growth of the travel and tourism industry, 1.4 billion international arrivals, 4,4 billion people flying and 7 billion…
WRITTEN 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. The World Travel and Tourism Council Summit 2019 opened in Seville, Spain today. The summit is a lineup of top tourism leaders in the private industry together with political tourism leaders. Here too Pakistan remained unrepresented. With 1.4 billion international arrivals, 4,4 billion people flying and 7 billion domestic trips are taken…
Extra-long leg room, three windows for capturing that perfect sunrise pic and a stylish in-flight beauty kit by Cerruti. Gulf Air’s Dreamliner, really is ‘the dream’. No matter how you slice it, a long haul flight can be a tedious journey, even for us well-seasoned travellers. But, thanks to Gulf Air and its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the flying experience just got better. The aircraft is designed for a calmer cabin experience and is equipped with a quieter air conditioner and advanced technology that isolates noises from vibrations, meaning you really can ‘sit back and relax’ at 36,000 feet. Flying…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s “untouched” beauty would be ruined if tourism was not regulated, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday, cautioning that appropriate laws had to be implemented once Pakistan fully opened its tourist sector. Last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a new visa policy, saying citizens of 175 countries would be able to apply for online visas. Stressing the need for tapping into the ample tourism potential in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, April 3, while addressing the concluding session of Pakistan travel summit, which was organized by Ali Hamdani, CEO, Landmark communications, directed the authorities…
KARACHI: The Wedding Atelier, an ultimate luxury wedding guide for all brides-to-be, was organized at the Pearl-Continental Hotel in Karachi on the 4th & 5th of April 2019. Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi partnered with maestro Sara Chapra of Carbon Events launched the two-day wedding expo which catered to all brides and grooms to be and served as an exclusive opportunity to meet leading players in the Pakistani wedding industry whilst receiving recommendations and insider knowledge from luxury sector professionals. The Wedding Atelier covered several categories such as Beauty, Jewelry Design, Invite options, Wedding Décor, Bridal & Apparel, Interior Designing, Wedding Photography,…
LAHORE: The Minister for Tourism Punjab, Mr. Raja Hamayun Sarfraz has announced the dates of TDCP 1st Lake District Chakwal 4×4 Challenge. The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) is organizing Lake District Chakwal 4×4 Challenge on 6th & 7th April, he said. In a media briefing at TDCP Head Office Lahore, Raja Hamayun said that Chakwal-Lake District located 90 kilometres south-east of the Federal Capital, Islamabad and 270 kilometres from the Provincial Capital, Lahore. Chakwal is considered as a Valley of lakes and springs, lush green fertile fields, versatile mountains, amazing landscape, dense mixed forests, sanctuaries of wildlife, brave…
KARACHI: Thai food festival, showcasing authentic Thai cuisine spread over many dishes, will commence from Friday, April 5th and will continue till April 28th 2019 at Beach Luxury Hotel. It will open from 7: 30 P.M. to 11: 30 P.M on last three days of a week (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). Food lovers from across the country have an opportunity to enjoy authentic Thai Food in Karachi. Consul General of Thailand in Karachi His Excellency Thatree Chauvachata and General Manager of Beach Luxury Hotel, Muhammad Azeem Qureshi on Thursday, April 4, inaugurated the Thai Food Festival at the hotel. Thai…
WASHINGTON: Boeing has said it needs more time to finalise a software upgrade for the grounded 737 Max plane. The aircraft manufacturer has been working to update a stall-prevention system linked to two fatal crashes in five months. A fix has already been issued, but Boeing has now confirmed the update will not be ready to enter service until the “coming weeks”. Boeing had been expected to submit final paperwork for the revamp to the Federal Aviation Administration – which belatedly grounded the plane last month – at the end of March. However, even that deadline would have marked the…