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LAHORE: On Friday, June 7, AirSial, Pakistan’s private airline, announced plans to expand its international flight operations. According to sources, AirSial is set to acquire five state-of-the-art aircraft to facilitate this expansion. The airline’s administration is actively negotiating with aviation companies to purchase these new planes. With the acquisition of the new aircraft, AirSial plans to significantly increase its workforce, including hiring more pilots, cabin crew, and other essential staff. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing its services and expanding its reach. AirSial, which was launched by Sialkot’s business community on December 9, 2020, has already been…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, a land of diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance, stands poised to unlock its immense tourism potential. With its majestic mountains, serene lakes, ancient archaeological sites, and bustling cities, Pakistan offers a tapestry of experiences for domestic and international tourists alike. Rana Aftab MD PTDC Aftab Rana, MD PTDC informed that in recent years, Pakistan’s tourism industry has witnessed noteworthy growth, demonstrating its resilience in the face of challenges posed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts, the sector is poised to contribute 6% to the…

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, inked a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement on Wednesday with China Eastern Airlines to jointly develop and expand routes between the UAE and China, leveraging the carriers’ combined networks. The JV, set to come into effect in early 2025, pending regulatory approvals, marks the first commercial JV between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline. The latest partnership aims to provide enhanced travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE, the Middle East, and…

MADRID: The national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines, and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the agency of the United Nations and leading public international organization in tourism, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in attendance to the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Spain, Mrs. Nüket Küçükel Ezberci. With this MoU, both parties aim to work closely to enhance initiatives promoting sustainable tourism and civil aviation on a global scale. As the airline flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines will be collaborating with UN Tourism to achieve…

ISLAMABAD: The 2024 Edition of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Report 2024 Ranks Pakistan 101st globally, showing improvement of 20 ranks as compared to 2019, with a score of 3.41, reflecting a 3.6% improvement since 2019, and a 14% improvement on its 2019 rankings. The Travel and Tourism Development Index ranks the countries based on the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable and resilient development of the travel and tourism industry of each country. Pakistan has shown significant improvements in its global rankings of the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI). Keeping the base year 2019, Pakistan has…

COLOMBO: Southern MICE Expo 2024 was officially launched at the press conference on the 29th of April 2024. The event is scheduled to take place form the 27th to the 31st of May 2024. Southern MICE Expo 2024 is organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with acknowledgement from the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, positioning Sri Lanka’s southern region as the primer destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events (MICE). The event purposes to elevate the region’s appeal as the hub for business tourism. Southern MICE Expo 2024 will provide a unique platform for international MICE agents…

ABU DHABI; Etihad Airways has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Department of Culture and Tourism to launch a stopover program in Abu Dhabi called the “Abu Dhabi Stopover,” allowing passengers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover hotel stay and explore the city. When booking a flight with Etihad online, customers can add a stopover in Abu Dhabi and choose a complimentary hotel for a one- or two-night stay at select hotels across the city. Abu Dhabi is a treasure trove of activities, from thrilling desert safaris to the serene Saadiyat Beach. For culture enthusiasts, the…

TEHRAN: ECO Culture Institute, Tehran and PTDC jointly organized a Photographic Exhibition by renowned Pakistani photographer Muzammil Hussain Toori in the Gallery of ECI Tehran. The exhibition will last for two weeks. 65 high quality photographs from all across Pakistan showcasing the rich natural and cultural heritage of Pakistan are part of this exhibition. Abound 30 photographs from across Iran by Mr. Toori are also on display. The inaugural ceremony was attended by renowned Iranian intellectuals, Chair of Saadi Foundation and former Speaker of Iranian Parliament, Mr. Haddad Adel. The Guest of Honor was H.E. Mudasser Tipu, the Ambassador of…

ISTANBUL: Ibom Air, a Nigerian carrier owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, has completed the system migration, and started its operations with Hitit’s technology. Hitit, which provides all the solutions an airline requires, with its unique One-Stop Shop feature in the industry – provides Ibom Air with all services, including passenger services, accounting, and operation planning, with the Crane suite equipped with the latest technology. Following Hitit’s collaboration with Ibom Air, Hitit has become the technology company of choice for nearly half of Nigeria’s airlines. With a solid operational history dating back to 2019, Ibom Air is now embracing…

DUBAI: Amadeus Pakistan marked a significant milestone in this year’s Arabian Travel Market by signing on several renowned Pakistani travel agencies to the innovative Amadeus Online Suite. This move underscores Amadeus’ commitment to empowering travel companies with cutting-edge technology solutions, enabling them to seamlessly transition from traditional business models to a digital-first approach, encompassing B2C and B2B operations. The Amadeus Online Suite is a complete tool that helps create an OTA. It is designed to streamline and optimize travel agency online bookings and operations. With its user-friendly platform, managing online bookings becomes effortless, and the mobile app adds to the…