ISLAMABAD: Minister for Privatization Ch. Daniyal Aziz once again confirmed the privatization of PIA on Wednesday when he told the Senate that 51 per cent share of Pakistan International Airlines and its management would remain with the government while 49 per cent share will be sold by April 15. The minister said the process was started under the PIAC Conversion Act 2016 unanimously passed by the House. He said the Speaker had set up a committee, which had representation of all political parties to bring improvement in the national flag carrier. The committee has drafted the Act, which was unanimously…
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KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry has again appointed the senior travel, tourism, and aviation expert Mr. Salman Javed, Chief Operating Officer Korean Air, as the Chairman of its Standing Committee on Tourism Marketing. Mr. Javed brings this Committee his vast experience in Marketing – having served as Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation after having held several senior positions as a Director in PIA. He has also been Honourary Joint Secretary of South Asia Tourism Association, Member Secretary and Chairman of PATA Pakistan Chapter and Vice Chairman of United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation’s Affiliate…
The travel industry is moving towards increased personalization, as merchandizing techniques drive new revenues and business opportunities, and as travelers expect brands to know them and adapt offers accordingly. It is against this backdrop that Amadeus has announced the creation of a dedicated program to drive the industrialization of NDC and ensure its success for all travel players. New Distribution Capability (NDC), created by IATA, is an XML-based data transmission standard that holds huge promise for the travel industry, and will enable travel companies – from airlines to travel agencies – to evolve travel distribution and merchandizing. With this in…
KARACHI: Mr. Muhammad Naeem Sharif, Chairman Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 14, 2018 wherein he was warmly welcomed by the Director General Tourism Malaysia Honorable Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab and Seniors Directors of the organization. During the meeting, the Chairman TAAP appreciated the Tourism Malaysia’s efforts in promotion of tourism and discussed the matters of reciprocal tourism between Pakistan and Malaysia and other matters of mutual interest. Both the teams agreed to maintain the relationship and cooperation for promotion of tourism between Pakistan and Malaysia. Seen here in the picture he is…
BAHAWALPUR: The Second time consecutively, Sardar Nadir Magsi won the Cholistan Desert Rally in the prepared category by completing the track in 4 hours 32 minutes and 9 seconds. He was declared the champion of 13th Desert Jeep Rally in the prepared category followed by Sahibzada Sultan who completed the track in 4 hours 37 minutes and 36 seconds on second position while Jaffar Maghsi completed the track in 4 hours 39 minutes and 21 seconds to claim the third position. [huge_it_slider id=”187″] Tushna Patel, the wife of the famous driver Roni Patel, completed the track of 90 kilometer in…
KARACHI: A grand dinner-reception was hosted by the US Consulate General to celebrate the US National Day and to bid farewell to the outgoing Consul General, Her Excellency Grace Shelton, on Thursday evening. [huge_it_slider id=”186″] The consular corps and a large cross section of the city’s elite, including politicians, industrialists, businessmen, lawyers, bureaucrats, media seniors and professionals had responded to the invitation, making the event a very impressive evening. The Chief Guest, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shahlauded the 70year-old Pakistan-US ties and said a visible sign of that were the large Pakistani alumni of US universities. He also…
DUBAI: Travel and tourism sector will continue to play a vital role in the UAE’s economy, giving a fillip to its GDP. The sector is estimated to create thousands of new jobs over the next eight years, thanks to a host of factors, especially new retail, leisure and entertainment offerings and medical tourism. Overall, 77,400 new jobs will come up in travel and tourism sector across the UAE. It means the number of people working in travel and tourism (T&T) sector will increase from 317,300 in 2016 to 394,700 by 2026 in the UAE, according to World Travel and Tourism…
NEW DELHI: Though late but India has started using its coastline for leisure, tourism and commercial purposes. Recently, the Indian government has embarked on an ambitious program to see that the waters are used not only for navigation, but for tourism and entertainment as well. This is being done largely through a joint venture and partnerships with the private sector. [huge_it_slider id=”185″] Taking a big initiative and major step forward towards sea tourism, Ms. Shripriya Dalmia Thirani, has taken the plunge, as it were, and is offering two ships, which will be near the Mumbai coastline, to provide entertainment, a…
TOULOUSE: Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 37 A350-1000s ordered by the carrier and is the first ever Airbus aircraft fitted with the revolutionary new Qsuite seats, offering the first ever double bed in Business class. Qatar Airways is the world’s largest A350 XWB family customer with 76 aircraft on order and the largest A350-1000 customer. “Qatar Airways always demands the very best for its customers, so it is right that we are the first airline in the…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national flag carrier of Sultanate of Oman, is launching three new routes this year covering Turkey, Morocco and Russia. The carrier will fly to Istanbul (Turkey) on June 1, Casablanca (Morocco) on July 1 and Moscow will be launched during the Winter Schedule 2018. While Istanbul and Moscow will be served by Oman Air’s Boeing 737-800, Casablanca will be served by 787-8. The direct flight to Moscow will be operated daily and it will be the only non-stop operation between Oman and Russia. From trading to sharing information, Oman has strong bilateral relations with Turkey, Morocco…