ISLAMABAD: During 2017, 10476 foreign visitors were arrived in Pakistan on tourist visas to look around the popular destinations of the country. The tourism activities are regaining an upward momentum and international arrival has improved considerably. According to an official source, around 9161 visitors arrived in the country on tourist visa in the year 2016, 6474 in 2015, 5575 in 2014 and 10560 in the year 2013. The popular destinations for tourists were Gilgit Baltistan (Deosai Rama, Hunza, Atabad Lake), Chitral Valley, Swat valley, Kaghan valley and Murree and Galliat during the period which is determined through the business volume…
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SINGAPORE: Princess Cruises has refurbished the 2,000-guest Sun Princess during a two-week refit in Singapore. The multi-million-pound enhancements include a redesigned youth centre, new premium staterooms and upgraded onboard shopping. Sun Princess is currently sailing in south-east Asia before returning to Australia for the 2019 winter season. Her itineraries begin on the western coast before transitioning to the eastern coast and New Zealand. Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president, said: “South-east Asia, Australia and New Zealand have always had an allure for travellers and cruising is one of the best ways to explore them. “We are thrilled to provide guests sailing…
LAHORE: The Hashoo Foundation has begun its commitment to making Pakistan greener than ever! First Tree Plantation drive took place on 19th July at Askari 10 F sector in the presence of Station Commander Lahore Brigadier Babar and the generous donors of Kinnaird College Class of 79. With a variety of Sukh Chain and Kachnaar Trees, Askari 10 goes green from today. Other than that many members of the society joined the Hashoo Foundation including Youth organization, and Meem Foundation to support this noble cause. With a minimum donation of 5000 Trees Hashoo Foundation is all set to plant them…
Singapore Airlines is the best airline in the world for 2018, according to a ranking by the consumer-aviation website Skytrax, The Singapore based airline ranked in second place in 2017. This fourth victory for Singapore Airlines which also won in 2004, 2007, and 2008. [huge_it_slider id=”264″] This year’s results were decided by more than 20 million customers across 100 countries. The survey reviewed over 335 airlines from August 2017 to May 2018. Qatar Airways falls back one spot to second this year. The Doha-based airline received praise from reviewers for its seat comfort and in-flight entertainment. In fact, the airline…
LONDON: With over 3,500 channels of entertainment, including over 100 kids channels and 850 movies from around the world, Emirates has won the world’s best inflight entertainment award for the 14th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018. The airline also secured a service excellence award for best airline staff service in the Middle East this year, it said in a statement. “It’s an honour to be recognised by Skytrax for our commitment to innovation and service excellence. We always work hard to stay creative, relevant, and continue to build content that appeals to our…
DOHA: Qatar Airways has won four prestigious awards at this year’s 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The multi award-winning airline has once again been named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ at this year’s awards ceremony, held yesterday at the Langham Hotel in London. This is the sixth time and third consecutive year that the airline has won this recognition. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker was at the awards to receive the accolades alongside Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer. In addition to being voted ‘World’s Best Business Class’ by travellers from around the…
LONDON: AirAsia took home the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award for the 10th year in a row at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards held at The Langham, London. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of the Aviation Industry’, the Skytrax Awards are the global benchmark of airline excellence with over 20.36 million customers surveyed worldwide by more than 105 nationalities, measuring standards across 49 key performance indicators of an airline’s frontline products and services. Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia co-founder, Executive Chairman of AirAsia Group Berhad and Group CEO of AirAsia X, accepted the award in London. Meranun said, “I’m honoured to celebrate our…
DUBAI: After Dubai Some flyers leaving Abu Dhabi International airport are also going through tighter screenings, as new rules have recently been put in place for taking powders in hand luggages. Etihad Airways has announced that it has started rolling out new rules on carry-on bags aboard flights to select destinations, and passengers are now prohibited from packing in carry-ons certain powdered substances. Items that will be subject to restrictions include salt, talcum, detergent and cleaning products carried by flyers bound to Australia and the United States (US). News of enhanced rules came after the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that, as part of its strong support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it will introduce new pricing for most of its training courses to make them more accessible to developing nations. “Aviation is the business of freedom and a catalyst for development. A well-trained aviation workforce is essential to realising the industry’s potential to support social and economic growth—critical enablers of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By making IATA training more accessible in developing nations we are helping airlines nurture the talent they need to support growing demands for connectivity. And…
Amadeus has received the level three New Distribution Capability certification as an aggregator from International Air Transport Association. The news comes in addition to Amadeus’ existing level three New Distribution Capability certification as an IT provider, making Amadeus one of the first providers with dual level three certification. Level three is the highest New Distribution Capability certification and is awarded to companies that can demonstrate the ability to execute offer and order management. This means that Amadeus is able to consume New Distribution Capability offers from airlines and distribute them to travel sellers. Through the NDC-X program, Amadeus is connecting…