ISLAMABAD: “Privatisation of the national flag carrier is not in the manifesto of the PTI government and therefore it has initiated a reform process to overcome losses being incurred by the airline,” Prime Minister Imran Khan said while chairing a meeting held to discuss PIA and its revival on Wednesday, 5 February. The prime minister stressed that the reason behind reforms in PIA was to save the national flag carrier from consistent losses and make it a profitable entity. The meeting was attended by Minister of Finance Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Aviation Mohammad Mian Soomro and PIA Chief Executive…
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CHITRAL: The participants of a coordination conference on Tuesday called for launching work on the Garam Chashma, Shandoor, Kalash valleys and Chakdarra-Chitral roads. Commandant of Chitral Scouts Colonel Moeenudin chaired the coordination conference where elected representatives, religio-political leaders and government officials discussed a number of issues faced by the people of the district. They suggested ways to have them solved. Member National Assembly Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, District Nazim Mafghirat Shah, District Police Officer Muhammad Furqan Bilal, Chitral Assistant Commissioner Alamgir Khan, Drosh Assistant Commissioner Abdul Wali Khan, Mastuj Assistant Commissioner Inayatullah Khan and others attended the conference. The commandant…
SHANGHAI: Decision-makers and opinion-formers from the Chinese and international travel industry will impart their knowledge at the third ITB China Conference 2019, set to take place from May 15 to 17 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Centre. With 4,000 attendees featuring 120 outstanding speakers and 70 topics last year, ITB China Conference can build on the success of the 2018 event. This year the conference is once again expecting the leading travel organisations and tourism officials active in the Chinese market. Top speakers from China’s leading travel service provider and Conference Partner Ctrip, Partner Hotel Wyndham, Partner…
DUBAI: Emirates is weighing a fresh order for Boeing Co’s behemoth 777X twin-aisle plane as part of a complex series of transactions that would remake its fleet plans and likely spell the end of Airbus SE’s A380 superjumbo jet, people familiar with the matter said. The moves probably wouldn’t be a ringing victory for Boeing or a total defeat for Airbus. Emirates is considering at least 20 of the 777X planes while weighing the cancellation of an existing deal for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, said the people. For Airbus, the airline is looking at cutting the A380 order while studying…
LONDON: City Cruises has acquired its first dedicated events boat, named the Erasmus. The 300-capacity boat is City Cruises only private-hire corporate and leisure event venue in London. The 38-metre vessel has several versatile indoor and outdoor spaces including, three alfresco decks, a formal 130-seater dining space with booth and table seating, plus a large inside mid-deck room which increases the inside vessel capacity to 300 guests. The flexibility and technology capabilities of the boat allow event organisers to host corporate product launches, award ceremonies, company gatherings and personal celebrations from weddings to birthday parties. Erasmus’ galley and kitchen team…
MADRID: The United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the Basque Culinary Centre have signed an agreement for the holding of the fifth World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. The event is set to take place in San Sebastian, Spain, on May 2nd-3rd. The latest edition of the forum is supported by the ministry of industry, commerce and tourism of Spain, the Basque government, the provincial council of Gipuzkoa and the city of San Sebastián. Job creation and the promotion of entrepreneurship will be this year’s special focus, in line with the 2019 UNWTO Year of Education, Skills and Jobs, closely aligned…
KARACHI: Mr. Mustansir Zakir, Chairman Pakistan Hotel association is appointed as Convener of FPCCI Central Standing Committee On ‘Tourism Development’ for the year 2019. The President FPCCI has authorized the new Convener to select and appoint professional and experienced persons throughout Pakistan as members (maximum Nine (9) Members) on the Committee from the relevant field / sector, within seven days from the date of receipt of the letter who can contribute effectively by sparing time for traveling for the meetings and to participate in the activities of the Committee. The new convener has been advised that the Committee should hold…
KARACHI: The Chinese Spice Market was launched at the Suzie Wong to start the celebration of the Chinese New Year. His Excellency Wang Yu, the Chinese Consul General in Karachi and Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Culuster General Manager of the Hotel inaugurated the Chinese Spice Market. A special dragon dance was also performed that was immensely enjoyed by the guests.
KARACHI: Seen here in the picture Mr. Grant Raubenheimer, VP Avari Hotels performing Ribbon cutting ceremony of celebration of Chinese New Year at at Avari Towers authentic Chinese restaurant ‘Dynasty’. Executive Chef Naim, Chinese Chef Yu and PR Manager Madiha Owais were also present on the occasion..
KARACHI: Seen here in the picture Mr. Akhtar Tessori, Chairman Gems and Jeweller Association of Pakistan presenting bouquet to Engr. Daroo Khan Achakzi, President FPCCI at Federation House Karachi. Mr. S.M. Muneer, former President FPCCI and Former Chief Executive TDAP, Dr. Mirza Ikhriar Baig, Senior Vice President FPCCI, Mr. Arshad Jamal, Mr.Noor Ahmed Khan, Mr. Waqar Mehmood, Vice Presidents FPCCI are also seen in the picture.