LONDON: According to report, to convince travellers to leave their cars at home and travel by public transport,Heathrow airport plans to levy £15 Congestion Charge once a third runway is built. It has been revealed by a newspaper that pollution on the M4, which sits north of the airport, is two thirds higher than the maximum allowed. Once a third runway is built, the airport will run around 50 per cent more flights than they currently do. The government is planning on improving public transport links to the airport, including a train line from both Reading and Waterloo, as well…
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BEIJING: In 2017, Chinese tourists made 2.8 billion trips within the country compared to 136.5 million outbound trips. The trend reflects in tourist spending, as total outbound tourist expenditure stood at $220.6bn, whereas domestic tourist expenditure registered $679.1bn in 2017, according to GlobalData. Pakistan being neighbor and partner in CPEC can benefit the most by adopting Chinese tourists friendly policies. China is the largest domestic and outbound travel market in the world and even though international visitors from China are a force too big to ignore, domestic traffic is far outstripping outbound traffic in the country. As a result, a…
JAKATA: Gorgeous destinations that Israelis could only see in the movies will soon become accessible now that Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, is accepting tourism-visa applications from Israelis since May 1. Until now Israelis could only obtain business visas, costing about $800. Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, so the process of obtaining a visa can be long. Until 2015, travel agencies could get a few tour groups into Indonesia – after arduous attempts. Even though Indonesia and Israel have no diplomatic relations, they have a chamber of commerce that helps promote Israeli tourism to the Southeast…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) motels at different parts of northern areas Naran Kaghan, Hunza, Sust, Gilgit, Ayubia & Skardu have been re-opened for tourists after a long span of time. As per information from an official of PTDC, tourists can visit all these motels to enjoy the summers along with their families and friends. The tourist staying in PTDC Motels will be provided special discounted facilities to enjoy the summer season. After the opening of these motels particularly addition of PTDC has the largest chain of motels and restaurants in Pakistan. PTDC motels were constructed to meet two…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is planning to start three new flights to China and Saudi Arabia. Spokesperson of the national flag carrier Mr. Mashood Tajwar told that PIA is intending to start a new flight for Chinese city Guangzhou and two flights for Taif and Al-Qasim cities of Saudi Arabia. He said the new Islamabad International Airport is equipped with the latest facilities and can accommodate more flights. Recently PIA introduced new Livery and a new logo showcasing the animal Markhor.
GILGIT: A high-level meeting presided over by Commissioner Gilgit, Mr. Usman Ahmed here on Wednesday, 2 May, finalized arrangements for Pakistan’s first Tour D Khunjrab cycling race starting from Gilgit on May 11 and will culminate at Khunjrab on May 13, 2018. The representatives of all the concerned departments attended the meeting and discussed ways and means to make the event interesting and successful. The Commissioner directed foolproof security arrangements for the event and overcoming all shortcomings well ahead of the schedule program. He directed repair of road from Gilgit to Khunjrab Top and has reviewed arrangements pertaining to the…
KARACHI: On the eve of 2nd May 2018, The management of Avari Hotels International with the planning and supervision of Hotel General Manager Mr. Azeem Qureshi, hosted a dinner to honor, celebrate and give a warm welcome to the recently appointed French Consul General His Excellency Mr. Didier Talpain at Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi. [huge_it_slider id=”232″] Whilst speaking on the occasion His Excellency said, “Karachi is peaceful, vibrant and lovely city, along with being business heart of Pakistan, and French companies are interested to invest here in different sectors.” Furthermore he expressed his satisfaction over the law and order situation…
PITUMARCA-PERU: Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two hours to a peak in the Peruvian Andes that stands 16,404 feet above sea level. They’re dead tired, but stunned by the magical beauty unfurled before them. Stripes of turquoise, lavender and gold blanket what has become known as “Rainbow Mountain,” a ridge of multicolored sediments laid down millions of years ago and pushed up as tectonic plates clashed. It’s only within the last five years that the natural wonder has been discovered by the outside world, earning it must-see status on Peru’s burgeoning backpacker tourist circuit. “You see it…
KARACHI: Honorable President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain last week visited Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi to grace an event .The picture shows that Mr. Jeffrey Scott Sussman General Manager of the Hotel is giving warm welcome to the President of Pakistan upon his arrival at Hotel.
KARACHI: His Excellency Philippe Crevoisier, Consul General of Switzerland was the Chief Guest at the grand opening ceremony of ‘The Explorer’ store of Switzerland at Zamzama Clifton. Photo shows International sales Manger of Victorinox, Mr. Lorenzo Marca and CEO, Mr. Aamir Hazari along with diplomats of Japan and Bangladesh present on the Occasion.