MADRID: The UNWTO Secretariat announced that the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism will be held on 16-19 September in Seoul, Republic of Korea, under the theme ‘A 2030 Vision for Urban Tourism’. The summit, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Tourism Organization and the Seoul Tourism Organization, will provide a unique platform to discuss the key issues shaping the future of urban tourism in the context of the 2030 Urban Agenda. A ‘2030 vision’ for…
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MANAMA: The remarkably well-preserved remains of the Caliphate city of Medina Azahara, a medieval Arab Muslim town near the Spanish city of Cordoba, was added to UNESCO’S list of World Heritage sites recently. The 10th-century Moorish site provides “in-depth knowledge of the now vanished Western Islamic civilisation of Al Andalus, at the height of its splendor”, said UNESCO’S World Heritage Committee, which met in Bahrain. After prospering for several years, the magnificent palace-city, which was the de facto capital of Al Andalus, or Muslim Spain, “was laid to waste during the civil war that put an end to the Caliphate…
KARACHI: Mahan Air, a leading Airline of Islamic Republic of Iran has started its third frequency from Tehran to Lahore and back from June 30, 2018. The flight provides immediate connection to Milan, Dusseldorf and Munich, besides Istanbul and Dubai. It may be recalled that Mahan Air introduced twice weekly flights on Tehran Lahore Tehran sectors effective December 18, 2017, providing connections to Barcelona, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara and Dubai – besides Moscow, Najaf and other CIS countries.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) would soon start issuing weather advisory of various tourists destinations in the country to facilitate national and foreign tourists. An official of PTDC said on Thursday that heavy rains and monsoon related issues always affecting tourism inflow. He said that PTDC in coordination with pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) would issue special advisory to assist tourists. He said that it is very important to inform tourists about the weather situation of various tourists’ destinations of the country. Keeping in view the global, regional and local meteorological indicators, the seasonal outlook for Pakistan summer monsoon 2018…
KARACHI: The FIFA World Cup is the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world. The whole world is currently abuzz in anticipation of who will be this year’s champion. Pearl Continental is giving you the option of joining in the football mania with them as you cheer for your favorite Team. Watch Matches on the big screen while snacking away at Marco Polo/Grape Vine till 15th July at Pearl Continental Karachi [huge_it_slider id=”261″]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said there was huge potential of cooperation between Thailand and Pakistan in various areas, particularly in the fields of culture, heritage and tourism. The minister, in a meeting with a media delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand here, said the bond between the two countries was deeply rooted in their rich and ancient cultures, and Gandhara civilization and Buddhist heritage could play a vital role in promoting friendship between the two countries. Safe , secure and Peaceful Pakistan is ideal for religious and adventure tourism,…
ISLAMABAD: The first-ever tourism policy by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a landmark step, which could promote tourism in the province. President Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (STFP) Mr. Aftab Rana said on Thursday, 5 July that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the first province to introduce its tourism policy after devolution of powers under the 18th Amendment. He said that KP Tourism Policy encourages public-private partnership and commercialization of government-run tourist facilities like rest-houses, promotion of tourist resorts and exploring new tourist destinations across the province. “Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) had achieved target of ‘generating Rs50 billion’ revenue in tourism sector,” said…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice (Retd.) Nasir-ul-Mulk has urged greater coordination among the federal and provincial governments for comprehensive measures to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan to international audience and encourage foreign tourists visit the country. Chairing a briefing on functions and achievements of Ministry of National History & Literary Heritage Division here at the Prime Minister Office, he asked the Division to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation with foreign countries particularly those sharing cultural similarities and heritage. The briefing was attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Suhail Aamir, Secretary NH&LH Engr. Aamir Hasan, Director General National Language…
KARACHI: Avari Towers Karachi organized an event to celebrate the mango season. Seen here in the picture Mr. Grant Raubenheimer, VP Operations Avari Hotels along with Mr. Mian Zahid Hussain President of Pakistan Businessmen along with other members of Intellectuals Forum inaugurating the Mango Tango festival at the Hotel.
KARACHI: Professional wrestlers have arrived in Pakistan to promote and coordinate for “Season 2018” international wrestling event being hosted by the country next month. The wrestlers include Raymond Thomas Latimer, Andrew Harrison and Nicole Tanea Brooks are here to promote sports in Pakistan and encourage international players to visit peaceful and progressive Pakistan. Mr. Iqbal Mahmood, EAM Karachi Marriott Hotel warmly greeted them when they arrived to attend a function at the Hotel.