OSLO: Denmark’s government on Thursday, November 09 proposed imposing an average tax of 100 Danish krone ($14.35) on air travel to help finance a green transition of the airline industry that will enable all domestic flights to use 100% sustainable fuels by 2030. About half of the expected yearly proceeds of 1.2 billion krone will help finance an ambition of having all domestic flights using only green fuels by the end of the decade, it said. Green technologies such power-to-X, hydrogen and bio fuels will be eligible for state support, it said. The other half of the proceeds will be…
Author: holidayweekly
Lonely Planet, an international travel guidebook publisher, has listed Pakistan in the top 50 places for tourism. Pakistan has long enticed visitors from all over the world, and it is ripe for a comeback. With political tensions lessening, adventure travel companies are returning to Pakistan’s lively bazaars, Mughal-built mosques, alpine valleys, and snow-dusted Himalayan Mountains. Every rupee you spend goes towards rebuilding the country after the disastrous floods of 2022. Lahore, the capital of Punjab, is a tangled maze of Mughal-built bazaars saturated with mosques and romance. Driving the Karakoram Highway, which connects Pakistan and China and cuts a transect…
LONDON: Pakistan showcased its rich tourism potential at World Travel Mart (WTM) which started from 6th November 2023 at Excel London. The Pakistan Pavilion at the World Tourism Mart (WTM) was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Tourism and Youth Affairs, Wasi Shah, along with the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Muhammad Faisal, in London. Notable participants include the high level delegation of 36 members led by Wasi Shah, State Minister for Tourism and Chairman of PTDC. Delegation also includes Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah, Minister of Information & Public Relations and Tourism Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Arshad Wali Muhammad, Minister…
ISLAMABAD: A privately-owned Pakistani airline, Serene Air, has announced the launch of 02 weekly flights from Karachi to Beijing via Islamabad from 18 November 2023. The airline representative told that flight KHI-ISB- PKX would land at Daxing International Airport, one of the two international airports serving Beijing, the other one being Beijing Capital International Airport. He said the new direct flight from Pakistan to China will provide more economical options for Pakistani and Chinese travelers, including the business community and students, to directly reach different cities between China and Pakistan. He believed that it would also facilitate personnel from both…
KARACHI: The dates of the highly anticipated Pakistan Learning Festival (PLF) 2023 were officially announced here today at a packed press conference attended by not only the media but also by many of the prominent speakers who will be participating in the Festival. This year’s PLF, formerly known as Children’s Literature Festival (CLF), is set to attract diverse audiences. A movement designed to generate positive social capital and create networks and associations dedicated to unlocking the power of learning, reading, self-expression, and critical thinking, it promises to be an immersive and transformative experience. The festival encompasses multiple learning strands, boasts…
RWANDA: Plans for a single GCC tourism visa will be a “fantastic development” for tourism in the region, making it more attractive for visitors and businesses, the head of Dubai Airports has said. “It’s one of those planks in the travel arsenal that will be greater than the sum of its parts,” Paul Griffiths, chief executive of state-owned Dubai Airports, told The National on the sidelines of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s global summit in Rwanda. “The development of tourism in other countries in the Middle East will make the whole region more attractive and encourage more businesses.” The…
ABU DHABI: As the UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways operated the first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport’s highly-anticipated new Terminal A on 31 October 2023. Etihad and Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed the guests who made history as they enjoyed the seamless experience of checking in at Terminal A for the first time. To commemorate the occasion, all passengers, including those in both Economy and Business classes, had the unique opportunity to be the inaugural guests at the new flagship Etihad Lounges which span three floors at Terminal A. After sampling a special menu of celebratory cuisine at…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Services Limited (PSL) conducted its fourth Corporate Briefing Session at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel on Friday 27th October 2023, in compliance with the directives of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The Senior Management of the Company, including the Vice Chairman of Hashoo Group and Director of the Company, Mr. Mohammad Akhtar Bawany; Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Tahir Mahmood; Company Secretary, Mr. Muhammad Amir; and Board Members, Mr. Shakir Abu Bakar, Mr. M. Ghazali Marghoob, Mr. Rohail Ajmal, Mr. Shahid Hussain, and Mr. Saleem Ahmed Ranjha, were present at the event. The event was also attended by Chartered Accountants, Corporate…
DUBAI: Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia today announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Emirates’ customers to access 5 domestic Malaysian cities and 3 regional South East Asia points operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The Minister of Transport Malaysia, YB Tuan Anthony Loke, graced the launch and lauded the strategic partnership between Emirates and Batik Air, emphasising the numerous opportunities it offers to travellers worldwide. “We are pleased with the partnership, which has the potential to strengthen Malaysia’s role as a prime gateway to the region. We hope to see an increase in KLIA traffic, especially to…
ISTANBUL: Nevra Onursal Karaağaç, Hitit’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, has been honoured with the Leadership in Sales Award (LiSA). It was presented to her by Sales Network, an organization that brings together the sales and marketing ecosystem in Türkiye. This award recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to sales and marketing strategies each year. Karaağaç emerged as the Sales Leader of the Year after successfully navigating both the public voting and jury evaluation stages of the competition. Nevra emerged victorious, surpassing over 100 of her peers – domestic and international sales and marketing leaders ranging from CEOs, CMOs to…