ABU DHABI: Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park built at an estimated $1 billion has opened its doors to the public on July 25. One day before the opening, Warner Bros. welcomed the media on a special tour of the larger-than-life theme park. Once visitors walk through the theme park’s gigantic doors, they are immediately immersed in a different world where ideas and imagination spiral into a day of action and fun. From the meticulously curated musical arrangements to the faithfully created landscapes, each land is uniquely designed to truly immerse guests in the places they’ve…
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India Tourism goes on the road to woo China, Scandinavia and Russia. India will hold a road show in China to attract more tourists from that country which has the highest number of outbound people, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons has said while announcing the schedule for the first India Tourism Mart. The minister said the Tourism Ministry is aiming to double the number of foreign tourist arrivals and receipts from it in the next three years. Last year, India did “extremely well” in tourism, he said. After a successful road show to promote tourism in the US, the…
ROME: Italian authorities have started restricting motor traffic into the Dolomite Mountains during summer to prevent the UNESCO world heritage site being overrun by tourists. In previous summers as many as 5,000 cars a day trundled through the Sella Pass, at the border between Trento and the German-speaking province of Bolzano. Now only 350 vehicles with special passes valid for 60 minutes will be allowed to enter from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm until the end of August. The passes for the scheme dubbed “Dolomitesvives” (the Dolomites live) are issued for free at information points on…
ISLAMABAD: Fairy Meadow at the bases of Nanga Parbat is attracting a large number of tourists due to its breathtaking view of the 9th highest mountain in the world and second in Pakistan after K2. An official of Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department has told that this season large numbers of tourists are visiting this beautiful tourists spot as it is the peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy the mountain atmosphere and hospitality of the local people. He said these lush, green meadows and forests lie at the base of Nanga Parbat at the western edge of the Himalayan range in Pakistan.…
KARACHI: TAAP arranged an awareness session for its members wherein Commissioner (Zone-IV), FBR, Corporate RTO Karachi Mr. Maqsood Jahangir along with Mr. Abdul Qadeer Abbasi, Additional Commissioner (Zone-IV), FBR, Corporate RTO Karachi and Mr. Akhtar Saleem Baloch, Assistant Commissioner (Zone-IV), FBR, Corporate RTO Karachi while briefing members of TAAP at TAAP Head Office Karachi regarding the ongoing Tax Amnesty Drive 2018,he stated that after placing Pakistan in grey list by Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has forced strict monitoring of the capital movement while 143 countries under an international convention are bound to pass on bank accounts and bank transactions of…
KARACHI: K-Electric’s flagship 560MW, Bin Qasim Power Station-II (BQPS-II) is the first-ever Pakistani power plant to be declared a WWF-Green Office for its environmental management system which prioritises energy efficiency, focuses on waste reduction across the entire value chain and ensures an environment-friendly workplace. The power utility is recognized as one of the industry leaders in energy management best practices and this certification is yet another testament to KE’s longstanding commitment to sustainability through resource and energy conservation. The BQPS-II power plant also holds the unique distinction of being Pakistan’s first and only ISO 50001 certified power plant for its…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD We expressed our hopes in the electorate that 7/25 would put in place a Legislature and an Executive which would recognize Tourism for its economic social and diplomatic values and correct the wrongs done by the absence of a federal tourism administration. As we go to the Press, it is confirmed that Mr. Khan is going to be our new Prime Minister. As our hopes unfold into expectations, we welcome his being given mandate by the nation to hold the nation’s helm. We know him for the practical support that he has always given to…
Cruise Critic has announced the winners of its third annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, naming the world’s most popular cruise destinations, based entirely on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on Cruise Critic. The awards name the top cruise destinations across 18 regions worldwide. New in 2018, the awards also highlight the best lines to visit each region. [huge_it_slider id=”268″] The Eastern Mediterranean port of Kotor, in Montenegro, came out as the number one destination hotspot for UK cruisers. The Baltic Sea port of Talinn, capital city of Estonia, secured second place in popularity, and the Aegean island of Santorini proved…
BANGKOK: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and two Thai tourism operators among the 27 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. TAT will receive a Grand Award for Education and Training for its ‘King’s Wisdom for Sustainable Tourism’ project, collaboration between TAT and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Thailand, according PATA’s announcement “The project uses the principles of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s “sufficiency economy philosophy” in its work towards four primary objectives: to be able to continue working on the King’s…
ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani climbers, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Intesh, were among a group of mountaineers who scaled the peak of Mount K2, the world’s second highest mountain range on Saturday, 21 July. The expedition operators confirmed that 24 climbers from Seven Summit Treks, five from Summit Climb and two Sherpa climbers from Madison Mountaineering, climbed the mountain and reached the peak. Thirty-one is the second highest number of climbers to have reached K2 peak. Army rescues two foreign mountaineers in daring mission after deadly avalanche “Two months of hard work has finally paid off,” team leader Sherpa said, adding that…