NEW DEHLI: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with Google India has launched a 360° Virtual Reality (VR) experience video on Incredible India. Describing India as a destination of diverse experiences, Minister for Tourism, Mr. K. J. Alphons said, “India is an iconic destination that offers unique experiences of climate, geography, culture, art, literature, and food” The Minister also added that Government wants to give people in India and across the world an opportunity to immerse in our country’s rich heritage. And, through the partnership with Google, it wants to engage new and global audiences and offer them…
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TOKYO: With the population shrinking and the government leery of allowing more immigrants into the country, foreign tourism has become an effective economic stimulus. In fact, its success has exceeded anyone’s wildest dreams. More than 28 million tourists from abroad visited Japan last year, and it seems for sure that the stated goal of reaching 40 million tourists a year by 2020 will be achieved if not surpassed, with or without legalized casino gambling, which is part of the official tourism plan. That said, a downside has emerged — something the media is calling “kankō kōgai,” or “tourism pollution.” However…
DUBLIN: A delegation of 29 senior representatives from 24 tourism enterprises from around the island of Ireland is taking part in the targeted mission to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Next month sees the commencement of two new flights to Dublin from Beijing and Hong Kong – eight direct flights, representing around 1,700 airline seats each week, for the first time ever from the Asia Pacific Region to Ireland. The sales mission will involve meetings with representatives of both Hainan Airlines in Beijing and Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong, to discuss how to drive demand for and maximise the…
QUETTA: The government’s strict security measures have helped boom tourism in the province and the number has reached manifold as compared to the years 2013-14. Deputy Inspector General Police, Zhob Division, Abdullah Khan talking to APP said that after the improvement of security situation and government’s special attention for the revival of tourist industry the local and foreign tourists were visiting in thousands now. He said the tourists coming from other provinces are provided special security as they enter in the limits of Dera Ismael Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan where law enforcements agencies vehicles ensure their safe mobility in…
An interview by Soofia Javed (Associate Editor Holiday Weekly) LAHORE: Last week our associate editor Ms. Soofia Javed had the opportunity to interview Ms. Falahat Imraan who has been appointed as President of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lahore division for the year 2017-18. Ms. Falahat is a proactive and promising businesswoman, who has great ideas and aspirations all of which point towards a better Pakistan. She is determined to make a change towards a better position for the women of our Nation. The Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Lahore Division) are a group of…
QUETTA: The two-day Quetta Literary Festival (QLF) came to an end with over 5000 thousand including students, academics and literati that attended various sessions. Serena Hotels supported the wonderful initiative of The Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) for the bright local citizens. Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO Serena Hotels, said, “Our presence in Quetta has over the years become the centre of activities and events that bring together the audiences from diverse backgrounds. Serena Hotels is delighted to have played its role in supporting BUITEMS for organising the first Quetta Literary Festival.” Over the course of…
KARACHI: Welcome Events & Destinations (Pvt.) Ltd is a venue of Welcome Tours International and is the leading tour operator company in Pakistan, run by a team of professionals and hardworking staff under the dynamic leadership. Recently, Welcome Events & Destinations is honored to receive a Certificate of Merit as the ‘The Best Foreign Tour Operator from South Asia’ by the Malaysian Ministry of tourism and culture at the Arabian Travel Mart 2018 in recognition of their outstanding efforts in promoting MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) groups to Malaysia. During 2016 – 2017 Welcome Events & Destinations (Pvt.) Ltd. operated…
BEIJING: Tourism cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states will bring more opportunities for Pakistan’s trade and tourism development, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Pakistan Embassy, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said. Speaking at the first SCO tourism ministerial meeting held in Wuhan, China, she said the SCO member states are connected in areas such as of history, culture and civilization. Sports and medical tourism are new areas in which Pakistan will seek cooperation with China and other countries. The country also will seek cooperation in travel products related to traditional Pakistani festivals and galas to bring prosperity both to…
KARACHI: Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) hosted a dinner to bid farewell to the outgoing General Manager Mr. Fatih Atacan Temel and welcome Mr. Gurhan Sozen the newly appointed General Manager of Turkish Airlines. H.E. Tolga UCAK, Consul General, H.E. Muhammet CELIK, Vice Consul of Turkish Consulate General Karachi, officials of foreign and domestic airlines, Travel Agents and Tour Operators attended the event. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”7″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”4″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show slideshow]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Sharif, former Chairman TAAP and Vice Chairman Aroma Group of Companies warmly received…
ISLAMABAD: For the second time in five years, Hashwani Hotels Limited won an award in best practices for health and safety. This time a gold. Hashwani Hotels Limited, a subsidiary of Hashoo Group, carries and operates the International franchise of Marriott Hotel chains in Pakistan. Held every year, earlier this week was the ‘13th Best Practices Awards’ ceremony hosted by Employers’ Federation of Pakistan on International Health and Safety day at Karachi Marriott Hotel. The theme this year was “Generation Safe and Healthy.” The federation, which promotes and protects employers’ interests through meaningful participation at the national and international…