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.
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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.
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD Readers would have seen from these pages that tourism stakeholders in all countries in Europe, South America even in African Continent are united and welded into a single regional profile, combined in unity of purpose and strengthened financially from their cumulative resources, they are promoting their tourism products very effectively some years and now, right in the heart of the affluent market of outbound tourists all over the world. We off & on also carry reports on how member countries of ASEAN are benefitting from the combined strength of a Regional Posture; that countries in…
DUBAI: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been transformed into the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard for the world’s most popular football championship. For one month, the scorecards of matches at the Fifa World Cup will be relayed on to the LED screen of Burj Khalifa. Featuring the flag of the goal-scoring nation as well, the scoreboard is updated in real-time for football lovers to catch up with the action set against the backdrop of The Dubai Fountain. Visitors to Downtown Dubai can watch the scorecard from vantage viewing spots along the Waterfront Promenade of The Dubai Mall or from…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has marked the first anniversary of flights from Manchester airport by introducing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route to Muscat. The upgrade in aircraft provides more space for passengers and state of the art in-flight entertainment systems, individual seatback screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV. Interim UK and Ireland Country Manager, Kelpesh Patel, said: “Oman Air has had a fantastic year flying on the Manchester-Muscat service and we couldn’t be happier with the support Manchester airport has shown. “I look forward to cementing our partnership with Manchester airport, and working together to…
ATHENS: Last week Europe’s finest travel brands were unveiled at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Winners at the red carpet gala evening included Hilton Hotels & Resorts (“Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand”), Madrid (“Europe’s Leading Meetings & Convention Destination”), Zurich Airport (“Europe’s Leading Airport”) and Norwegian Cruise Line (winner of “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line”). Portugal beat off stiff competition to be named “Europe’s Leading Destination,” while Turismo de Portugal was voted “Europe’s Leading Tourist Board”. Meanwhile the intriguing beauty of Madeira was acknowledged as the destination was named “Europe’s Leading Island Destination”. The Convention Centre Dublin…
MOSCOW: Russia’s Lower House (Duma) Committee for Legislative Work has upheld a proposal to increase fines for violent behavior on board passenger aircraft and for those refusing to comply with the captain’s orders. If the new bill is passed into law, the maximum fine for disobeying the captain’s orders would increase practically tenfold and become 40,000 rubles or about $645. The bill also introduces administrative detention for a period between 10 and 15 days as punishment for “air hooliganism” as well as fines between 30,000 and 50,000 rubles ($483-$806) for petty disorderly behavior on air transport. The motion was developed…
DUBAI: Emirates has launched 3D seat models on its website, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. [huge_it_slider id=”260″] The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360-degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance to explore their seats, the spacious cabin and the Emirates onboard product. This new feature allows users to navigate through the Economy, Business and First Class cabins, as well as the iconic Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa on the Emirates A380 using…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has signed a significant deal with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), one of the world’s leading agencies for corporate travel. With this agreement, Turkish Airlines expands its existing collaboration with Amex to a global partnership. The agreement was signed by Turkish Airlines chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, and Amex GBT’s Board chairman, Greg O’Hara. The expanded partnership aims to determine a common strategy on a global level and to increase the cooperation between the managements of both parts at all levels. Another goal is to increase the cooperation in…
ISLAMABAD: The first Hajj flight of Government Hajj Scheme is likely to leave for Saudi Arabia from July 15, said official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. According to Hajj Policy 2018, Hajj operation would continue till August 15. Initially the hajj flights would depart directly to Madina in first fifteen days of month long pre hajj flight operation. Whereas in last fifteen days the hajj flights would depart from Islamabad to Jeddah. Hajj flight schedule would be intimated this week. The intending pilgrims would be informed through SMS, letters and website. According to Hajj policy 2018, 179,210…