ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan should allocate adequate funds for Pakistan Tourism Development Authority (PTDC) for publicity and promotion of tourism attractions in the world media besides facilitating participation of public & private sector in international tourism exhibitions, says a report issued by The United Nations World Tourism Organization. According to the report, the involvement of public private partnership for infrastructure development in the sector is also essential. Tourism opportunities in Pakistan are not less than any of the world’s places, but due to many factors Pakistan could not achieve its right place in global tourism. The main reason for…
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PESHAWAR: Federal Secretary for Information, Mr. Shabbir Awan on Thursday, March 08, said that Pakistani women were not second to none but they should be provided proper opportunities to explore their skills and talents. “Engaging womenfolk in positive activities is the need of the hour to end negative attitudes from the society,” the secretary told the concluding ceremony of a T-20 cricket match played between the teams of Peshawar and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) here. Federal Information Department and Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) had jointly organized the T-20 cricket match for the women teams of Peshawar and AJK…
KARACHI: Turkish Airlines Pakistan recently honoured the most productive and well performing travel agents of Karachi for 2017 by giving shields and Awards to them. The function was arranged at Pearl continental Hotel Karachi. [huge_it_slider id=”195″] Mr. Fatih Atacan TEMEL, General Manager-Pakistan, Turkish Airlines, and his team greeted the guests upon their arrival. He highly appreciated the support of all the travel agents in his welcome address and said that Turkish Airlines has achieved 34.5% increase in revenue from Pakistan in 2017 while seat occupancy has increased 5%. He said these impressive figures are achieved by dedication and hard work…
KARACHI: On the evening of 3rd March 2018, Marriott Hotel Karachi inaugurated a two-day festival at the Nadia Café to honour and celebrate a cuisine which is influenced from Andalusian Spain, Arabia and France and is one of the most loved cuisine of the planet, the infamous food of Morocco. [huge_it_slider id=”194″] An extravagant buffet consisting of an array of different salads, savouries and desserts was assembled by a Moroccan chef who prepared all of the food using traditional and exotic ingredients and aromatic spices brought in especially from Morocco. Food lovers from all around town enjoyed the…
KARACHI: From the 7th to the 11th of March 2018 Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi hosted a Curry food festival at their renowned Chandni Restaurant. [huge_it_slider id=”193″] The main concept of this festival was to promote traditional flavors, which are fading with the fast-food culture. Curry is an umbrella term referring to a number of dishes originating in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. The common feature is the use of complex combinations of spices or herbs, usually including fresh or dried hot chilies becoming known as a “spice blend used for making Curry dishes”. The Curry Festival provided the perfect…
ISLAMABAD: The hospitality leader, Hashoo Group, owners and operators of the Pearl Continental and Marriott Hotels in Pakistan, hosted an International Women’s Day 2018 event for its staff at Islamabad Marriott on Thursday, 8 March. Ms. Fauzia Ahmed, Hashoo Group Vice President Human Resources spoke about the company’s pledge to increase gender diversity and inclusion across the group and stressed that it is the responsibility of both men and women to ensure that women are supported in the workplace. [huge_it_slider id=”192″] The half-day event featured lively panel discussions led by media specialist Ms. Moneeza Hashmi who specializes in women and…
BRASILIA: Brazil’s Senate approved an open skies agreement with the United States, a measure that should lead to more flights between the two countries and increased competition in their airline industries. The bill passed in a symbolic vote and will become law following a few procedural steps. Its approval comes seven years after the Brazilian and U.S. governments signed a preliminary agreement. “This deal benefits the whole of Brazilian society and is fundamental for the development of national aviation,” said Jerome Cadier, the CEO of Latam Airlines Brasil, in an emailed statement. American Airlines also said it welcomed the agreement.…
DUBAI: Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest and most modern cruise ship, will set sail on its first cruise in April. The floating city begins her inaugural sailing season from Barcelona with seven-night itineraries to discover the history and delights of the Mediterranean and its port cities, until the end of October. In early November, Symphony of the Seas will sail for Miami to begin Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. The colossal ship caters for each and every taste allowing guests to relax in style in the most adventurous and interactive family suite. The Ultimate Family…
HONG KONG: Kazakhstan flag carrier Air Astana has signed a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific. In a statement released by the Kazakh airline, the agreement will enhance travel options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan and for Air Astana customers travelling to and from destinations in Asia and Australia via the airlines’ hubs in Hong Kong and Almaty respectively. Commencing March 15, Cathay Pacific will place its ‘CX’ code on Air Astana’s non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, the financial and cultural heart of Central Asia, as well as on connecting services between…
KARACHI: In order to improve revenue position, the liquidity starved Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) President and CEO Musharraf Rasool Cyan has withdrawn his discretionary powers to waive excess baggage authority for all purposes. A spokesperson for the national airline said that the CEO has ordered strict monitoring of excess baggage booking and no relaxation will be granted in any case. Recently, PIA also withdrew substantial discounts of up to 40% meant for senior citizens, students and differently-abled passengers on air fares in a bid to streamline its revenues. The airline has become a burden on Pakistan’s national exchequer. The year…