PESHAWAR: Over 50 persons, including men, women and children visited the historic Buddhist complex and relics in Takht Bhai in Mardan district on Sunday. The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) had arranged the tour for the families to promote tourism in the province. The families left for Takht Bhai from Peshawar Museum early in the day to visit the historic Buddhist complex and relics. Tourist Information Centres (TICs) General Manager Muhammad Ali Syed led the families to the Buddhist Complex where Archaeology Conservator Amir Umar gave a detailed briefing on the conservation of archaeological sites and Buddhism worship places. They…
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MUSCAT: National carrier Oman Air has received level 3 New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification; the highest certification awarded by International Air Transport Association (IATA). NDC is a travel industry-supported programme that facilitates communications between airlines and travel agents. It is intended to create a new distribution standard for the airline industry and enables merchandising, personalisation, and other innovations. Oman Air achieving level 3 certification demonstrates the airline’s commitment and ability to execute full offer and order management. Commenting on the announcement, Engineer Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said: “It is great news that Oman Air has…
MANAMA: Bahrain national carrier Gulf Air successfully conducted an emergency response exercise at the airline’s headquarters last week as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the required preparedness level to handle any emergency in a timely, effective and responsible manner. The planned emergency response exercise provided refresher training to Gulf Air’s Emergency Response Team to prepare them in the event of an actual emergency situation. The exercise aimed to assess the adequacy of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency and to provide key departments with a valuable opportunity to learn and improve their emergency preparedness level.…
KARACHI: Al-Bustan restaurant is known for offering best buffet meals throughout the day. Now you can satisfy your Sushi cravings through the stimulating range of this exquisite dish offered in a lavish buffet each Sunday at the all-day dining restaurant, Al-Bustan. An exclusive brunch menu has been prepared by the competent Food & Beverages team under the leadership of Executive Chef, Imran Ali. The menu features popular food items that are loved and enjoyed by the guests. The cooking methods are diverse, including top signature dishes from various cuisines to provide extensive choices and flavors. In the menu you will…
The first full assessment of risks to the world’s coffee plants shows that 60% of 124 known species are on the edge of extinction. More than 100 types of coffee tree grow naturally in forests, including two used for the coffee we drink. Scientists say the figure is “worrying”, as wild coffee is critical for sustaining the global coffee crop. About one in five of the world’s plants is threatened with extinction. “If it wasn’t for wild species we wouldn’t have as much coffee to drink in the world today,” said Dr Aaron Davis of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.…
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to welcome passengers on board with the Qaseeda Burda Sharif playing in the background, instead of soft music. A rendition of the Qaseeda Burda Sharif, a popular Islamic hymn, will be played while passengers board PIA airplanes for all domestic and international flights, PIA spokesperson Mashood Tajwar told on Wednesday, The hymn will also be played during taxiing — but only on flights heading to the Saudi cities of Jeddah and Madina. The PIA spokesperson denied reports that the national flag-carrier had banned all sorts of music on its flights, saying passengers…
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…
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…