DUBAI: The total number of passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to hit one billion this year, Dubai Media Office has announced. Since its opening in the 1960s, the airport has witnessed passenger numbers soar. In 2017, nearly 90 million people passed through the airport, making it the world’s busiest hub for international passengers, according to Airports Council International. As more and more passengers continue to travel, officials estimate that 2018 will be the year that DXB achieves its historic milestone. “Later this year, Dubai International Airport is set to welcome its billionth passenger since its opening…
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KARACHI: Amadeus Pakistan celebrated 14th August, the 72nd Independence Day of Pakistan with full devotion and great zeal of nationalism. Mr. Ghouse Akbar, Chairman Akbar Group along with Amadeus Pakistan senior management and staff performed the ceremonial cake cutting and National Flag hoisting ceremony at the office. The day was celebrated with great happiness and jubilation.
KARACHI: Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi with great zeal and pride celebrated 72th Independence Day of Pakistan, along with the management and staff. On 14th August, the hotel was decorated with a festive look especially the main lobby. Independence Day celebrations started with Flag Hoisting ceremony, a synchronized playing of the national anthem, followed by a special parade. Ceremonial speeches and musical performances were the main highlights of the event. Mr. Aslam Khan, Hotel Manager during the event addressed and said that the nation is indebted to all distinguished and anonymous heroes whose sacrifices helped us to achieve freedomand Pakistan appeared…
LAHORE: Smart Hotel Lahore celebrated the 72nd independence day of Pakistan with Great Spirit of Nationalism. An Impressive flag hoisting ceremony was held at the hotel which was attended by the senior management and staff of the hotel. The immaculately lighted and decorated smart hotel on 14th August was giving a great look.
COLOMBO: The National Flag carrier of Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines welcomed the final addition to its new generation Airbus A321 Neo fleet. The aircraft arrived at the airline’s home base in Bandaranaike International Airport from Hamburg via Abu Dhabi. SriLankan Airlines now has six Airbus Neo aircraft and 27 aircraft in total in its fleet with the newest acquisition. The acquisition of the A321 Neo new generation aircraft is part of the airline’s strategic expansion plan, and will further boost capacity on it short to medium haul routes to the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and China. SriLankan Airlines,…
KARACHI: The emerging Pakistan’s tourism Brand, 2nd Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) is being organized by Landmark communication from 2nd to 4thOctober at Karachi Expo Centre on much bigger scale and with huge participation of local and international exhibitors, as compare to last year PTM, the very first one. Voice of Pakistan’s tourism industry, Holiday weekly is going hand in hand with Landmark communication and is fully supplementing and supporting their efforts for the tourism brand building of Pakistan. Holiday weekly will be there at hall 1 as a major travel & tourism trade media exhibitor. Last year with a thumping…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD As the nation celebrated Eid ul Azha this time, luckily very less hides of sacrificial animals has end up in the hands of militant outfits. As ‘we the people’ of Pakistan celebrated our Independence Day, we find our children and youth going about it with some merriment, some sadness but the senior citizens yet amongst us are stoic. Not able to smile, not wanting to cry, they are stoically pondering what Pakistan was to be and where it has arrived. The monumental efforts that went into defining and delivering the concept; the all-pervading unity that…
LEBANON: A Mayor in Lebanon has hired dozens of attractive young women as police officers and gave them hot pants as part of their uniform to attract rich tourists from Western countries. [huge_it_slider id=”278″] Mr. Pierre Achkar, the Mayor of the Lebanese city of Broumana, bet on the good looks of his new traffic cops to boost tourism. He hopes to change perceptions of Westerners who avoid the Mediterranean country because of its reputation for violence, terror attacks and political instability. And its vicinity to war-torn Syria raised fears among those willing to travel to Lebanon the conflict could spill…
KARACHI: Professional Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management (POHTM) students and management, celebrated the 71stIndependence Day of Pakistan with full zeal to remember the sacrifices rendered by our forefathers, under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. [huge_it_slider id=”277″] The place of event was beautifully decorated in green and white. Love for the country was apparent from the beginning of the event as the audience recited national anthem in their enchanting voices. Mr. Mansoor Iqbal Siddiqui, Director POHTM in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of freedom and why Pakistanis need to rejoice the fruits of freedom and progress. The…
KARACHI: Gerry’s International held the launch ceremony of their pioneering On Demand Mobile Visa (ODMV) service at Avari Towers Karachi on the 9th of August 2018. The event hosted The UK Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Director for Pakistan along with the distinguished corporate heads in Karachi. The service encompasses around the concept of convenience where you can apply for your UK Visa from the comfort of your home or office. Let us come to you! [huge_it_slider id=”276″] As per the briefing given by visa officer, any person or persons need visa for Uk and due to their busy schedule…