ADDIS ABABA: Last week The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the new terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The African Union chairperson Moussa Faki, ministers, high level government officials, Ethiopian Airlines board members, group Chief Executive Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, Executive Management Members were also present at the occasion along with other invited guests. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration ceremony, GebreMariam said: “While Addis Ababa Airport took over Dubai as the largest air transport hub between Africa and the rest of the world, this grand terminal building is further evidence of the development of Bole Airport as…
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MASCOW: Russian Ministry of Industry announced that Russia’s United Aviation Corporation (UAC) will develop a new supersonic passenger jet starting in 2022. The last Russian supersonic travel project was launched fifty years ago with the Tupolev Tu-144 jet. The flight simulator demonstrating the new jet’s capabilities should be developed within three years, said Denis Manturov, the head of the ministry. He added that research studies will be conducted to improve the aircraft’s aerodynamic characteristics and increase the load ratio. “Serious work will have to be completed during the same period to prepare a package of documents aimed at regulating the…
World Travel Awards (WTA) is pleased to announce its annual “call for entries” for inclusion in the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in travel and tourism. Each country’s very best brands and products are now invited to submit their applications to participate and stand a chance to win the ultimate industry accolade. WTA’s annual quest is to identify and reward travel and hospitality excellence – those organisations that are driving the industry to new heights by creating greater and more innovative customer experiences. Nominees this year range from a broad spectrum of categories covering Aviation, Tourist Attractions, Car Hire,…
PESHAWAR: Senior Minister for Tourism Muhammad Atif Khan has said that the visit of foreign tourists to Buddhist and historic places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would boost tourism and attract more visitors to the province. Talking to a 20-member delegation from China on Tuesday here, the senior minister said that government had taken tangible steps for the promotion of tourism and facilitating tourists. He said that the visit of foreign tourists was meant to highlight the importance of heritage and archaeological sites related to Buddhism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the world besides promoting religious tourism in the province. A 20-member from…
LONDON: London’s Heathrow airport will test an array of ultra-high definition cameras to help determine more accurately when its runways are clear of planes and cut the gap between flights by as much as 20 seconds. If successful, the system will initially be deployed when Heathrow’s 285-foot control tower is shrouded in cloud — a situation that currently compels the airport to rely on radar readings to determine the position of jets. That in turn requires a bigger gap between flights, costing the hub nine landings an hour or 20 percent of the usual total. Views from the cameras will…
KARACHI: West Indies women’s cricket team arrived here on Wednesday to play three Twenty20 International matches against their Pakistan counterparts. Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager of the Hotel and his team along with female Associates gathered in the lobby and warmly greeted the entire team members upon their arrival at the hotel. Mr. Pirzada honored the guests with Sindh’s most valued tradition of presenting Ajraks. The 13-member West Indies women’s squad is led by Merissa Aguilleira with a support staff comprising eight members and it is the first visit to Pakistan by a non-Asian women’s team in 15…
ISLAMABAD: For a change, Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited diplomats, based in Islamabad to show case the ‘Glorious Gandhara Civilisation’ to attract tourists Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was successful in convincing the diplomats as it was decided to constitute a Gandhara Forum consisting of ambassadors and high commissioners of selected countries whose citizens, especially Buddhists are attracted to the Gandhara Civilisation. Qureshi underscored the importance of promoting tourism in Pakistan, pointing out that since coming into power; the government has been making concerted efforts to promote tourism especially religious tourism in Pakistan. The initiative comes on the heels of…
KARACHI: last week SereneAir celebrated its 2nd anniversary and serving of Pakistani nation with professionalism, punctuality and high class services on the ground and in the Air. The senior management led by Mr. Sohail Gul Khan, CEO, Serene Air and the staff of the airline attended the dinner reception organized to celebrate two year of outstanding performance and successes. Similar celebration events were organized at Lahore and Islamabad for motivated and hardworking staff and officers of the airline. SereneAir, one of fastest growing domestic airline of Pakistan, is likely to commence its international operations soon. The Airline operates flights on…
KARACHI: Last week Aleem Chaudry, CEO, Pakistan Services Bureau and Mr. Mustafa Ravi visited Karachi Press Club and congratulated Mr. Imtiaz Khan Faran, newly elected President, Karachi Press Club. Seen here in the picture Mr. Imtiaz is honoring visiting guests with Sindh’s most valued tradition of presenting Ajraks.
ISLAMABAD: Team Landmark Communications led by Mr. Ali Hamdani met with Federal Minister Dr. Fehmida Mirza to discuss prospects for tourism promotion and to brief her about their efforts in reviving the tourism industry of Pakistan.Dr. Fehmida Mirza praised the efforts of Landmark Communications and assured her full support in the future.