ISLAMABAD: In a momentous partnership, SCAT Airlines, a Kazakhstan-based air carrier known for its European safety standards and a fleet of over 35 aircraft, and Hashoo Group, Pakistan’s largest hospitality conglomerate, renowned for its iconic hotels and resorts including Pearl-Continental Hotels, PC Legacy, and Hotel One, have joined forces to facilitate direct flight operations between Lahore and Almaty with two weekly frequencies. In this regard, Hashoo Group hosted an interactive and informative conference at Pearl-Continental Hotel Lahore. Present at the event were His Excellency, Yarzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, His Excellency, Noman Bashir Bhatti, Ambassador of Pakistan (via Zoom from…
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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directed that the detailed plan for restructuring Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) be presented as soon as possible to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), a report said. While presiding over a high-level meeting on PIA’s restructuring, the prime minister gave instructions to take measures to further improve the air link of rural areas with other cities in the country. He said the flight timings of PIA should be fixed according to the convenience of the passengers. He added that PIA was regarded as one of the top airlines in the world and that it was…
BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced connected flights between Pakistan and 16 captivating cities of China via Beijing in partnership with Air China, PIA Country Manager, Bilal Afzal said on Sunday. These Chinese cities include Guangzhou, Wuhan, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Xian, Shenyang, Shanghai, Ningbo, Nanjing, Harbin, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Dunhuang, Chengdu, Changchun, and Chongqing, he told APP on the sidelines of China International Fair for Trade in Service (CIFTIS) in Beijing. PIA has set up a booth in Pakistan Pavilion at CIFTIS to showcase its accomplishments, particularly the role played by the national flag carrier to promote people-to-people contacts between the…
MADRID: This year’s World Tourism Day, to be held on September 27, will focus on “Tourism & Green Investment’ the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced. World Tourism Day has been celebrated since 1980 on September 27, the day in which the Statutes of the UNWTO entered into force. Peace and Dialogue, Energy, Accessibility, World Heritage, Water and Tourism and Sustainable Tourism have been some of the topics tackled on the 38 previous editions of World Tourism Day. The reason for World Tourism Day is to cultivate and create awareness among the society globally on the significance of tourism, and…
ISLAMABAD: In a momentous collaboration, Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) have joined hands to revolutionize the landscape of hospitality and tourism education in Pakistan. In the presence of Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Hashoo Group, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, BNU and Mr. Haseeb Gardezi, COO, Hospitality and Education Division, Hashoo Group. This initiative signifies a landmark step towards enriching educational opportunities for aspiring professionals in this dynamic field. BNU, a leading not-for-profit liberal arts university renowned for its commitment to excellence, is…
DUBAI: Dubai-based carrier, flydubai has announced plans to launch flights to Mombasa in Kenya from January 17, 2024. It is the first national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai and the UAE to the coastal city in southeast Kenya. Flights to Moi International Airport (MBA) will operate four times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). With the launch of operations to Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya that is known for its ancient architecture and beautiful sandy beaches, flydubai grows its network in Africa to 11 destinations in 10 countries, and this includes Addis Ababa,…
MUSCAT: As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Oman Air has replaced the plastic used to wrap blankets and mattresses in its premium cabins with an eco-friendlier paper-based alternative. All duvets and mattresses across the airline’s fleet will now be presented to the guests with slim, branded paper bands, resulting in the reduction of up to 21.6 ton of plastic per year. The initiative is the latest step for Oman Air as it continues to work towards phasing out the use of single-use plastics on board. Captain Nasser bin Ahmed Salmi, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Oman Air, said:…
KARACHI: Last week Mr. Ahmed Zahoor, General Manager-Pakistan Etihad Airways hosted travel trade partners dinner at Movenpick Hotel Karachi. The evening was brimful with the seniors of the travel trade industry of Karachi making the event all the more illustrious and memorable. While speaking on the occasion Mr. Ahmed Zahoor said that Etihad Airways is expanding its network and opening new destinations. Etihad Airways has already announced the launch of eleven new destinations this year, including Kolkata, St. Petersburg, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Osaka, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Boston. Malaga, Mykonos and Lisbon were introduced as summer destinations, but the Portuguese capital will…
VIRGINIA: A remarkable book launch event took place in Virginia, where prominent author, Shanaz Ramzi unveiled her latest literary creation to an enthusiastic audience. The event showcased the introduction of “Oxford Companion to Pakistani Cuisine” by Shanaz Ramzi, as well as the launch of Chaska Galiyon Ka by Qamar Bana, to an expatriate audience in the US. The event was hosted by an avid book reader and Book Club member Nasreen Dossani at her residence. Both books were met with resounding acclaim, leaving an indelible mark on attendees. Shanaz Ramzi’s Oxford Companion to Pakistani Cuisine is a culinary masterpiece that…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels joined hands with ConnectHear to enable an environment of access and inclusion for people with disabilities. ConnectHear is a one-of-a-kind mobile application with real time sign language interface facility to facilitate persons with hearing impairment. The unique product is the brainchild of Azima Dhanjee and Arhum Ishtiaq. Miss Dhanjee grew up as a child of hearing-impaired parents, making sign language her mother tongue and turning her into an interpreter for her parents. Making it a pivotal reason for her to develop this application for ease of accessibility and inclusion for all who suffered from this condition. Mr.…