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…
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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.
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD As we mentioned earlier also that the basic principle underlying the worldwide elevation of Tourism to its policy status of Visitor Economy is that local assets – whether physical or abstract – should be activated to sustain community pride and to generate income and thereby ensure its socio economic wellbeing. Other countries, which were part of the Mughal and British Raj like ours, have glorified even the smallest physical evidence of that part of their history; not only palaces but even roadside monuments and animal feed-troughs of that period are taken care of and added…
MADRID: The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The new association will promote ethical practices and better management relating to culture and heritage destinations that are now buckling due to unrestricted visitor growth. WTACH will also encourage the implementation of sustainable practices at locations that are still in a “honeymoon phase” of tourism development. The creation of WTACH comes as the UNWTO reports that international tourism arrivals hit 1.4 billion in 2018, two years ahead of its previous forecast of 2020.…
DUBAI: A 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost has been added to the aircraft transfer fleet at Dubai International’s (DXB) Al Majlis VIP Service at Terminal 3. The car was delivered by AGMC, the authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The Al Majlis VIP service offers guests connecting to commercial or private flights at DXB the most comfortable travel experience with personalised, top class service and the most luxurious lounge spaces. The Rolls-Royce Ghost is an inspiration to fashionable and highly successful individuals in the Middle East and around the world. The car will be used…
FAISALABAD: College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) is no less than a gift for the citizens of Faisalabad. In order to save the future, COTHM Faisalabad has played a significant role in introducing practical and skilled education for the boys and girls students. While distributing diplomas and cheques among the passing out students, Shaikh Ijaz Ahmad, Director COTHM College Faisalabad, expressed these views to the participants of the inaugural ceremony of the training program of National Vocational Training and Technical Commission Pakistan. Director Shaikh Ijaz Ahmad Advocate said that a hefty amount of Rs. two lac and seventy nine…