KARACHI: To explore and promote trade opportunities between the two countries, a three-day single country Thailand Exhibition was inaugurated on 1-3 September at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. The exhibition was organized by Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government with the support of Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi from 1 September to 3 September at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. [huge_it_slider id=”283″] President KCCI, Mr. Muffasar Atta Malik inaugurated the exhibition along with H.E. Khun Apipan Cheecharoen, acting Consul General of Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi, Mr. Suebsak Dangboonrueng, Director Thai Trade Centre, Dhaka, Department of International Trade Promotion,…
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KARACHI: Mövenpick Hotel Karachi has always tried to emerge as a socially responsible entity by giving back to the area it operates in. The hotel has undertaken many activities previously as well to support key social causes, especially related to education. The hotel recently took part in a global CSR campaign ‘Kilo of Kindness’ that comes under the CSR function of Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, Shine which focuses on assistance of underprivileged section of the society. Mövenpick Hotel Karachi has been an ardent supporter of benefiting the area which is the reason for its business. The hotel has set-up a…
KARACHI: Joint Knowledge and Info Session of Pakistan Travel Mart with the consulate of Iran was held at PC hotel Karachi. CEO Landmark Communication Mr. Ali Hamdani, H.E. Mohammad Naseer Kamang had Deputy Consul General of Iran In Karachi spoke about the mutual tourism promotion. The session was of great importance as it was the stepping stone between Pakistan and Iran to boost the bilateral tourism between both countries. Islamic Republic of Iran is on board Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM), letting everyone explore the fascinating destinations of Iran through their enclave which will have some major DMCs, Airlines and Travel…
PESHAWAR: On the directives of Senior Minister Muhammad Atif Khan, the Sports, Tourism, Archaeology, Culture, Museums and Youth Affairs Department is launching a new mobile App and website to introduce Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a tourism brand to the world to attract more tourists and visitors to the province. This was told a meeting held with Secretary Sports, Tourism, Archaeology, Culture, Museums and Youth Affairs Department Shahid Zaman in the chair on Wednesday. Additional Secretary Babar Khan, officials of Management Information System (MIS) and others attended the meeting. The MIS team briefed the participants of the meeting on the launching of…
KARACHI: Citi in partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) hosted a graduation ceremony for the first higher secondary Intermediate students of the TCF College. In 2017, TCF and the Citi Foundation launched the ‘Critical Employability Skills’ programme, with a $200,000 grant under the bank’s ‘Pathways to Progress’ initiative, with the objective to prepare and groom college-level students for tertiary education and the job market. The program has 400 students enrolled, and was ranked number four in the Karachi Intermediate Board in 2017-18. The TCF College emphasizes confidence building, extracurricular activities and coaching to build employability skills such as critical thinking,…
SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has named Cem Tanyel as Sabre executive vice president and president of Airline Solutions, effective 10 September and reporting to Travel Solutions President Dave Shirk. Tanyel is a seasoned technology leader having held executive roles in product development, professional services and industry solutions general management over a career spanning more than 25 years. Most recently he served as executive vice president and general manager of professional services at Kony, the leader in mobile application development and digital solutions serving the financial services, healthcare and travel industries. Prior to…
ROME: What could more typical of an Italian holiday than sitting in a sun-soaked piazza or the on steps of a grand cathedral, and tucking into a Gelato, Panino or Pizza? Well, if you’re in Florence, you can forget that — or be prepared to pay for it. The Renaissance city is cracking down on visitors who eat on footpaths, doorsteps or driveways at lunch and dinner times, threatening them with fines of up to $800 if they do so. The new ordinance aims to combat “boorish tourists”, Florence mayor Dario Nardella said. The ordinance goes into effect this week,…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD There was a time not too long ago when it was unbecoming of a diplomat to even mention matters of commerce in his host country; now diplomacy and diplomats are promoting their countries’ tourism, culture & commerce – and very rightly so. Particularly tourism of their counties, last week two important event were organized in the city by the Consul Generals of two friendly country. The events were true reflection of their Culture, food, traditions and projected both the countries as best tourism destinations. Our readers would have noted the promotional activities, which our guest…
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group, owners of Pakistan’s landmark Pearl-Continental and Marriott Hotels, announced the launch of its “Star of the Future Program” on Sunday. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman & CEO of Hashoo Group joined a selected group of employees for the launch of a pioneering training program designed by Mr. Azam Jamil, Vice President of Learning & Development at Hashoo Group’s Hospitality Division. This 18-month training course is a first of its kind for the hospitality industry in the country. It brings together a group of employees from diverse functions in the hospitality division including Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources,…
PESHAWAR: Senior Minister Muhammad Atif Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has vast opportunities for foreign investors to invest in various sectors including tourism, culture, sports and education. Talking to UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Mr. Gareth Bayley, who called on him here Thursday, Atif Khan said that peace had been restored and the foreign investors can now invest in various sectors without any fear in the province. UK High Commissioner in Pakistan Thomas Drew CMG, Department of International Development Fund (DFID) head in Pakistan, Joanna Reid, Second Political Secretary in UK HC, Richardates, KP Additional…