MADRID: UNWTO may be on its way to a new home in China or Georgia. UNWTO was a guest in Spain since 1974. Spain has been enjoying a permanent seat in the UNWTO Executive Council as a host. A move planned for a new home within Madrid for the only U.N. agency in Spain may not materialize due to increasing conflicts between the World Tourism Organization and the Spanish Ministry of Tourism under the leadership of Maroto Reyes, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism of the Sánchez government The official version of the issue is Congresos de la Castellana, The…
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Neom airport, part of the $500-billion futuristic city Neom, welcomed its first flights last week, operated by flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), said a report. A total of 130 passengers, employees of Neom, were flown to the megacity on two Airbus A320 planes, said a report in Arab News. “We wanted our employees to experience the Neom project which they have been working to make a success since its inception last year. There is a big difference between knowing the details of the project in theory and visiting it practically, exploring its treasures, beauty, and heritage,”…
LONDON: The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce the 15 finalists for its 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The 2019 finalists are organised into the following new categories: Climate Action, Investing in People, Destination Stewardship, Social Impact and Changemakers. The Changemakers Award will put a special spotlight on fighting the illegal wildlife trade through tourism, an issue that is also a focus of WTTC with its Buenos Aires Declaration on Illegal Wildlife Trade launched last year. The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, now in their fifteenth year, showcase business practices of the highest standards that balance…
ISLAMABAD: A strategic business plan for the revival of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be submitted to the Prime Minister in March, revealed Chief Executive Officer PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik (retd) at a joint press conference on Tuesday, 15 January. Minister for Privatization and Aviation Division, Mian Muhammad Soomro and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Iftikhar Durrani were also present there. Malik pledged to prepare a five year plan for the airline in the next three months which will guarantee fortunes instead of losses. The airline has been incurring losses in the successive years causing a loss of…
BEIJING: New legislation aims to conserve environment surrounding Mount Qomolangma reserve. China has enacted a new law designed to protect and conserve the environment surrounding the Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest) reserve. Mount Everest, also called Mt. Qomolangma, is the world’s highest mountain. Mount Everest is the dominant peak of Himalayas, the northern brae in Tingri County of Tibet and the southern in the Nepal. Founded in 1988, Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve in Tibet Autonomous Region covers a 33,800-sq-km area that encompasses the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. The reserve is regulated by a new law starting from the latter half…
DUBAI: The Dubai-based carrier announced that it will reduce 25 per cent of its flights and not utilise 45 aircraft during the runway closure from April 16 to May 30, 2019. Due to reduced capacity at Dubai International, Emirates will cancel and re-time flights as well as change operating aircraft. Dubai airport, on an average, handles 1,100 aircraft movements per day, with Emirates and flydubai taking the lion’s share of the flight movements. The reduction in capacity was earlier estimated at approximately 43 per cent – or 473 flights – during the 45-day period. The airport has already said that…
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo announced the launch of a new chocolate brand called L’Artisan, made exclusively with the highest quality Belgian chocolate. Hundreds of VIP guests were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the first L’Artisan chocolate shop at Islamabad Marriott Hotel. L’Artisan named for the centuries-old art of handcrafted Belgian chocolate. Belgian chocolate is known throughout the world as the ultimate standard in premium chocolate thanks to the finely-balanced taste created by the high quality of the cocoa butter. Prepared exclusively using Callebaut brand chocolate couverture, L’Artisan chocolates are masterfully sculpted in a delicious variety of pralines, truffles, caramels, and…
PESHAWAR: Over 70 tourists hailing from different walks of life enjoyed a day-long safari train tour to Attock Khurd. A specially invited band performed music to welcome the guests at the platform of historic Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station. The picnickers were also presented bouquets on their arrival. Officials of the Pakistan Railways and the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) warmly welcomed the tourists. Attock Khurd, located in Attock district of Punjab, houses the historical Attock Fort built by the Mughal King Akbar in 1581. Bahram ki Baradari is another Mughal-era monument situated at the ridge of mountains on the southern…
KARACHI: Asia live Restaurant of Avari Towers is known for its’ diversified and extensive menu. They have an array of varieties of food but Thursday nights are all about Italian cuisine. Starting off with the appetisers, there’s a wide range of freshly baked bread, salmon on toast, an enormous salad bar which offers a variety of flavors and textures. Alongside the appetizers were cheese platters, consisting of a large variety of different types of cheese which put the customers cheese cravings to rest. Minestrone soup was something extraordinary, the slightly tangy flavor with multicolored bell peppers and macaroni played an…
FAISALABAD: AXCESS Institute of Education and Training (AIET) Faisalabad Branch organised training workshop on “Emotional Intelligence and Student-Teacher Interaction” on 12 Jan 2019 at Royalton Hotel Faisalabad. Principals and head teachers of public and private schools participated. Dr. Fizza Sabir, a renowned Education Consultant from University of Adelaide, Australia conducted the workshop. Mrs. Madiha Mohib, Chief Trainer AIET welcomed all participants. Major Nasir Manzoor (R), Managing Director AIET, highlighted the importance of education and role of AIET in sharing valuable knowledge and promoting education. Major General Nasrallah Tahir Dogar, HI(M), Chairman AIET in closing remarks thanked all participants for their…