ANKARA: A leading London-based firm has named Turkey’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines as the country’s most valuable brand for 2018. The airlines topped the list of top 100 Turkish brands for this year with a brand value worth more than $2 billion, according to Brand Finance’s survey. Turkish Airlines raised its brand value by 6 percent in 2018 compared to last year, the survey said, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on June 5. Integrated telecommunications service provider Türk Telekom lost its lead as the most valuable brand of 2017 as its brand value dropped 27 percent year-on-year in 2018. The…
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RAWALPINDI: The Ambassador of Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Shirali Jononv underscoring the importance of tourism stated that it plays an important role in generating GDP, revitalize foreign trade balance, creates avenues of employment and additional jobs. Similarly, tourism promotes the development of various sectors such as transport and communications, culture, arts, production of consumer’s goods and other sectors of economy in majority of countries. He shared these views while addressing the participants of a one day seminar on Tajikistan, the land of opportunities for tourism industry of Pakistan organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan with the cooperation…
ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Nepal in Pakistan H.E. Sewa Lamsal Adhikari called for mountains to be protected from the effects of climate change, at an event to mark Mount Everest Day last week. “The snow-capped Himalayas are gradually turning into black mountains. Nepal and Pakistan house most of the world’s tallest mountains and both require additional efforts to protect, promote and preserve the sanctity and glory of the mountains, which are vulnerable to negative impacts of deteriorating weather,” Ms Adhikari said. The day marks 65 years since Mount Everest was first summited by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The ceremony…
LAHORE: Lahore Zoo and Lahore Safari Park will be included in entertainment packages managed by the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), said Punjab Wildlife and Parks Director General Khalid Ayaz Khan. A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed soon, after which TDPC will provide tourists with a special discount on entry tickets, he informed during a meeting. In addition to the special discounts, the newly added spots will also be counted as art of existing packages offered by TDPC, he added. Lahore Zoo will become part of tourism packages in the first phase, he maintained. Lahore Zoo…
SINGAPORE: Demonstrating its full commitment to lead the industry evolution toward next-generation retailing, distribution and fulfillment, Sabre Corporation expects to achieve several critical milestones on its journey to offer NDC-enabled solutions by the end of the year. Intelligent retailing that leverages Sabre’s data, depth and industry leadership will bring value to airlines and agencies, and customers will have the ability to offer personalized shopping experiences similar to world-class retailers in other industries. “NDC standards introduce tremendous opportunity for Sabre’s business, our customers and the industry overall – to the ultimate benefit of travelers as we model a new and differentiated…
The first three major WTM worldwide events to take place so far in year 2018 have each attracted an even bigger slice of the globe’s travel representatives, posting record attendance figures and marking major milestones on the exhibition floor. The 25th Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held in Dubai in April, hosted 39,000 travel, hospitality and tourism professionals from across the world. The four-day event closed on 25 April 2018 with a 7% increase in international visitors and an impressive 11% increase in visitors from the African continent. This is the second year in succession that the number of ATM attendees…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, welcomed passengers to the newly-opened King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah earlier. The first flight, an Airbus A320, flight number SV 1291, was to Gurayat, a northern domestic airport in Saudi Arabia. The new Jeddah International Airport opened to operate a select number of flights as part of a soft-opening phase. Saudi Arabian Airlines Vice President of corporate communications, Abdulrahman Altayeb, expressed how the airport’s opening begins yet another new phase to Saudia’s growth plans. He said: “The opening is a highly momentous occasion for the…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier and Tamkeen have signed a joint cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing opportunities for the training and employment of Bahrainis within the kingdom’s aviation sector. The agreement is tailored to Gulf Air’s requirements and brings a value-added, unmatched training experience to the airline’s aviation professionals. The joint cooperation agreement was signed by Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Krešimir Kučko and Tamkeen Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi. The signing ceremony took place at the airline’s Muharraq headquarters in the presence of Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi, Gulf Air…
NEW DEHLI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes and others over alleged violation of norms for getting international flying licences, officials said. The case relates to alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules in the aviation sector to get licences for international operations, as well as violation of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) rules, they said. The 5/20 rule means that a company needs five years of experience and 20 aircraft to become eligible for the licence, the officials said. Besides Anthony…
ISTANBUL: Boeing International President Marc Allen (L) and Turkish Technic General Manager Ahmet Karaman sign a partnership deal in Istanbul,last week. Aircraft giant Boeing and Turkish Airlines’ repair, maintenance and overhaul (MRO) arm, Turkish Technic have signed a Global Fleet Care Supplier Agreement. As part of the agreement, Turkish Technic will become Boeing’s strategic partner in line maintenance, heavy maintenance, component maintenance and repair services for its aircraft. The agreement will also allow technician training and certification. Turkish Technic General Manager Ahmet Karaman said Turkish Technic offers a comprehensive MRO service to its customers in more than 50 international line…