LONDON The number of people visiting the UK on holiday fell in 2018. This was contrary to predictions and bucked the global travel trend, which saw worldwide international arrivals increase 6% year on year. The figure for worldwide arrivals has reached 1.4 bn, two years earlier than expected, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In contrast, the UK saw a decline of 5.3% in overseas tourists and a 2.3% fall in spending, despite earlier suggestions that a record year in 2017 would continue into 2018. The drop in inbound tourism to the UK has been attributed to…
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ISLAMABAD: The apex court has observed the state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) board of directors (BoD) need to show independence, transparency, impartial and unbiased manners whilst choosing the best candidate for the post of the airlines’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a detailed judgement issued related to the case of the appointment of Musharraf Rasool Cyan as PIA’s CEO, the Supreme Court said the BoD is responsible for planning, succession and appointment of the company’s CEO. According to the SC, it is the job of the BoD to assess potential candidates on the fit and proper criteria. Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan in…
MUMBAI: India-based Zen Cruises has announced the launch of its first multi-destination cruise line, Jalesh Cruises, which will set sail in April and include calls on Oman and UAE as part of its winter schedule in December this year, said a report. The new cruise company is part of Indian conglomerate company Essel Group, headed by Dr Subhash Chandra, said a report in Economic Times. Jalesh, or ‘God of Waters’, offer on shore destinations and excursions across Indian port cities including Chennai, Kochi, Mormugoa, Mumbai, Vizag and international locations including Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Dubai, Muscat, Penang, Ras Al Khaimah and…
ISLAMABAD: January 15, 2018. Hashoo Group owners of Pearl-Continental and Marriott Hotels in Pakistan distributed 100 ready-to-wear uniforms to the security guards of the Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad (MCI). In a ceremony hosted by Hashoo Group at the sector F-6/3 park in Islamabad, Sheikh Ansar Aziz who is Mayor of Islamabad and heading MCI was invited as chief guest. Seen here (left to right) are Chief Development Officer Hashoo Group Craig Clulow, Chief Operating Officer Hashoo Group Hospitality Division Haseeb Gardezi, Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Ansar Aziz, Chief Finance Officer Hashoo Group Shakir Bhura, and Chaudhry Akhtar Rasool Director Parks. …
KARACHI: Karachi Marriott hotel organised the Lebanese Food Night last week. The New Executive Chef Ali, along with his team, offered mouth-watering delights from the exquisite cuisine of Lebanon and extended warm hospitality. While talking to the media he also gave details about the Lebanese Nights at Nadia. Special menu was prepared for the guests who enjoyed every bit of it. Karachi Marriott has planned various food festivals and promotions for this year.
MUSCAT: Oman Air is set to hold walk-in interviews for new cabin crew to join the country’s flag carrier. The Open Day will be held on the 6th February 2019 in Muscat – unfortunately, Oman Air is only recruiting female cabin crew on this occasion. The airline currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft including brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s and single-aisle 737MAX and flies to a variety of destination across the Middle East and India, as well as flagship cities including London and Frankfurt. Founded in 1993, Oman Air has become a vital part of the country’s strategic tourism…
LAHORE: Mr. Asif Naseer Khara, C.E.O of Travel Channel International (Pvt) Limited and founder of faremakers.com which is Pakistan First Online Travel Company, organized Annual Awards Ceremony on January 6th, 2019, in which managers and employees of the company from all over the country gathered under one roof. Chairman of the company distributed different category of Awards, incentives and vehicles facilities as per staffs’ performance. A lucky draw was also held for the staff where gifts from FareMakers as well as sponsors including Sabre, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Gulf Air and Ufone were distributed among staff. Asif Nasser…
ISLAMABAD: fulfilling the major demand of the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation industries of Pakistan, the government has decided to relax visa rules for 97 countries in the first phase, to attract tourists and the foreign investment in the country, The decision was taken in an important meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Imran Khan with COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Information Minister, Fawad Chaudhry, State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and others in attendance. The prime minister reportedly directed the Foreign and the Interior ministries to form different categories for…
MADRID: International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 indicated the 1.4 billion mark would be reached in 2020, yet the remarkable growth of international arrivals in recent years has brought it two years ahead. International tourist arrivals up 6% in 2018 UNWTO estimates that worldwide international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased 6% to 1.4 billion in 2018, clearly above the 3.7% growth registered in the global economy. In relative terms, the Middle East (+10%), Africa (+7%), Asia and the Pacific and…
DUBAI: Sitting for hours in a long haul flight full of strangers is one of the things most travellers dread. But with entertainment being the cure to every piece of boredom, listening to favourite songs or catching up on the latest films aboard the plane is definitely a great idea. This is why many airlines are investing a lot of money in their inflight entertainment system. Now, Emirates has taken its offering to a higher level by introducing a new innovative feature. The airline announced on Monday that passengers can now create their own playlists ahead of their flight and…