Air travel has come a long way since the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers, and despite aviation being considered a male-dominated field; women have made significant contributions to that progress throughout the decades. [huge_it_slider id=”246″] The first woman to hold a pilot’s license was a Frenchwoman in 1910, and a dozen other countries followed the French lead by allowing women to fly by the end of the First World War. But in many places the role of women in aviation remained restricted for a long time, for a host of sexist reasons. And until the early 1970s women were…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has welcomed its new chairman Air Marshal (R) Asim Suleiman after his appointment was confirmed by the Prime Minister. In a statement issued on PIA’s official, the airline extended a warm welcome to the new chairman saying that the team looks forward to working with Air Marshal (R) Suleiman for the growth and progress of the airline. “There is no doubt that with his wealth of aviation experience and proven track record of influencing change will be a great asset to PIA. With his distinguished career history to date, we are confident that the new…
DUBAI: Emirati citizens will not need a visa to visit Canada for up to six months starting from June 5, effectively pushing the UAE passport to the 14th rank of the Passport Index’s power ranking, shared with Cyprus. In addition to Canada, UAE has visa waivers coming in force from Brazil and Guyana resulting in a total visa-free score of 151 – a major step for UAE’s Race to the Very Top with the UAE’s Passport Force Initiative. The announcement came during a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Canada’s…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD We are disappointed at the national Budget presented by the newly appointed federal Finance Minister after reading it thoroughly. The Economic Survey preceding his presentation carried what can be called a passing mention of Tourism and the long Budget speech contained not even that. A democratic government faced with its own version that more than 40% citizens are living below the poverty line, should have taken as imperative to adopt Visitor Economy, If only for employment generation. The finance…
MULTAN: Ramada Multan is always the first preference for people from all walks of life traveling to Multan. Seen in the pictures, Mr. Nadeem Qadir, General Manager of the hotel warmly greeting dignitaries upon their arrival at Ramada Hotel. [huge_it_slider id=”245″]
KARACHI: Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayers, salvation and restrains brings with it festivities in the form of Sehri & Iftaar which are always an alluring experience. The experience gets even more delightful at Pakistan’s oldest Hotel, Beach Luxury whose history and heritage speaks for itself. Besides savoring their ambrosial food you can participate in celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the hotel and get a chance to win many gift hampers and Umrah Tickets sponsored by Deluxe Holidays & Serene Air. [huge_it_slider id=”244″]
KARACHI: Iftaar Dinner at Karachi Marriott is in full swing. This year the arrangements for Iftaar Dinner are at Nadia and the live BBQ counters are at the Terrace Café. Karachi Marriott is renowned for offering one of the best Iftaar dinners in Karachi and has put in work and effort to further improve their standard and criteria over the years. The buffet offers a wide array of both Pakistani and continental dishes prepared by experienced and acclaimed chefs. [huge_it_slider id=”243″] The live BBQ offered at the buffet dinner is gaining the most popularity. When asked about the secret behind…
SOUTH KOREA: Mr. Basant Raj Mishra, Executive Chairman of Temple Tiger Group of Companies, has been conferred with a Life Membership Award by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) during the PATA annual summit 2018 held in South Korea recently. The association’s highest honour, this award is presented to an individual affiliated to a PATA member organisation who has devoted exceptional service to the tourism industry in Pacific Asia Region. Mishra was also the first Nepali to be the secretary and treasurer of PATA. The summit brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged…
AirAsia X was declared the cheapest airline in the world for economy class tickets based on price per kilometre in US dollars. According to the survey, the carrier’s international flights cost US$0.07 per kilometre – cheaper than driving. [huge_it_slider id=”242″] None of the airlines from the UK or US found a place among the top 10 affordable airlines in the report. ASIA dominates the world’s cheapest airlines list, but the other results may surprise you. India’s Low-cost carriers IndiGo and Air India Express have been ranked among the top five cheapest airlines in the world in providing international connectivity. Two…
MUSCAT: In line with Oman’s efforts to become a leading global destination for business and leisure by 2040, the Ministry of Oman recently launched a major marketing campaign in partnership with Holidayfactory.com. The campaign highlights Oman’s most attractive and widely visited historical sites, featuring the richness of Oman’s ancient culture and civilization, through a series of marketing and promotional offers, and is seen to boost cultural awareness and enhance tourism development. The tie-up with Holidayfactory.com, a premium-experience travel website based in the UAE, is testament to the sultanate’s distinct advantage as a destination of choice in the GCC and Arab…