ISLAMABAD: On the 28th of March 2018 Hashoo Group announced the signing of a management contract between its subsidiary, Pakistan Services Limited and Samsons Group of Companies (Pvt.) Limited. This contract brings the Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts brand to Malam Jabba Ski Resort. [huge_it_slider id=”206″] Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, CEO & Deputy Chairman of Hashoo Group, added, “We are pleased to partner with Samsons Group to revive one of Pakistan’s top tourist destinations. Today marks an important milestone as we expand our hotels to more of the top destinations in the country over the next few years. We look forward to…
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KARACHI: SKAL International Karachi, the prestigious club of Travel and Tourism Professionals, hosted a networking lunch in honor of Aviation, Travel and Tourism professionals at Maxim’s Restaurant Karachi, last week. [huge_it_slider id=”204″] The President SKAL Syed Javaid Hasan welcomed the guests. In his opening noteshe gave a short brief on the SKAL International working, aims and objectives. He focused that SKAL International Karachi aims to promote sustainable travel and tourism activities aimed at constructive relationship and business connections with stakeholders. He hoped that the SKAL would play its imperative role to provide leadership and a vibrant forum for connecting the…
MOSCOW: Qatar Airways has today revealed that it will further strengthen its ties with Russia through a five-year partnership with the forthcoming Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair, which commences from September this year, during the widely celebrated Year of Culture between Russia and the State of Qatar. At largely attended press conference by international media at the St. Regis Hotel, Moscow, on 26 March, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, highlighted the many benefits that the five year partnership will bring. A letter of intention between Cosmoscow and Qatar Airways was signed by H.E. Mr.…
DUBAI: Starting immediately, services of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) can be paid in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The GNTB wants to test the underlying blockchain technology of cryptocurrencies in their finance department and in the medium term aims to use it for their international payment traffic, said a statement. Petra Hedorfer, chair of the board of GNTB, explains: “Within our digitalisation strategy we continuously test newest technologies and trends to see if they could be useful for our company. Through accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method and the possible medium-term implementation of the blockchain technology in our finance…
People in Eastern Europe have been wondering at the appearance of orange-tinted snow. Pictures of the snow have been posted on social media from Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and other eastern European countries. According to the researchers and leading meteorologists of this region, sand flying occurs from Sahara desert storms mixing with snow and rain. This is not the first time, the phenomenon occurs roughly once every five years but concentrations of sand this time is for more higher than previous occurrences. People of the areas have felt of sand in their mouths. The skiers and snowboarders who have…
KARACHI: On the 16th of March 2018, His Excellency Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General of Thailand and his wife inaugurated the World famous ice-cream franchise ‘Swensens’in Pakistan. Mr. Joey Reyes, General Manager, International Franchise-Thailand flew out to Pakistan especially, to be the part of opening ceremony of the very first Swensens icecream parlour here in the town. [huge_it_slider id=”203″] Mr. Imran Shaikh, CEO greeted all the guests upon their arrival at the parlor. Mr. Kanaporn Apinonkul, General Manager-Pakistan Thai Airways International, staff of the Thai consulate Karachi and a large number of ice-cream lovers and dessert enthusiasts from all around town…
KARACHI: Turkish Airlines brought its ever-growing Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2018 to Karachi, held at DHA Golf Club last week. [huge_it_slider id=”202″] Flying to 121 countries through more than 300 destinations worldwide, the airline prides itself on its award-winning Business Class service and its commitment to the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, which has more than 8,000 invited guests competing in more than 100 tournaments around the world, together with many other innovative and distinguished services, performed for offering its passengers an unparalleled flight experience. The Karachi event was well supported by the local Golfers and was very well…
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Talat Mahmood who is a qualified hospitality professional with over 25 years of extensive and versatile hospitality experience has recently filled the position of General Manager at Islamabad Hotel. He was allied with various renowned international and National hotel chains. In the past he has worked globally, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Kabul. After his graduation, he got qualified from Cornell University and various other hospitality renowned institutions, which has further added eminence in his General Management Capabilities. Furthermore, he has participated in inaugurating around fifteen hospitality properties within Pakistan and abroad. Mr. Khan also got the…
ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank has assured Pakistan that it could extend financial and technical support for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Federal Privatisation Minister Ch. Daniyal Aziz during a meeting with Werner E. Liepach, ADB Director-General for Central and West Asian Department, briefed him on the progress made so far regarding the privatisation of both loss making companies. The minister told that it is a uphill task as there are several challenges to get to the privatisation of the steel mills and PIA, but the cost to the poor citizens is in…
Another UN tourism related agency is under Chinese leadership. The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Dr. Fang Liu of China by acclamation as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year term, beginning 1 August 2018. “It is my great honour to accept this re-appointment and to continue to drive the transformational changes I have begun across ICAO and its Regional Offices in order to make this a more streamlined and efficient UN specialized agency leading such a dynamic sector,” Dr. Liu commented. Dr. Liu was first appointed to the position on…