ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels has announced that renowned squash legend, Mr. Jahangir Khan would be the Brand Ambassador of Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The signing ceremony formalized a relationship that began with Jahangir Khan’s involvement in various squash tournaments supported by Serena Hotels. Serena Hotels sports diplomacy calendar includes a range of tournaments and competitions, in golf, polo, cricket, football, skiing, tennis and squash. With squash, Serena made a commitment to help reclaim the legacy of the sport for Pakistan. The sports diplomacy initiative has been used to promote healthier lifestyles, bring foreign athletes to Pakistan, and provide safe gender-neutral…
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DOHA: Additional self-check-in kiosks are being installed at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport to make the check-in experience faster and more convenient for passengers, a latest report said. The new kiosks will enable more passengers to perform self-check-in and print their boarding pass, avoiding long queues at check-in counters and providing a faster and hassle-free experience, said a report. The kiosks will also feature a self-bag-drop facility. “We remain committed to continuing to enhance every element of our passengers’ journey both on the ground and in the air,” Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker said. Global aviation industry body International…
NEW DELHI: Vistara, the Indian affiliate of Singapore Airlines Ltd, is in talks with Airbus SE and Boeing Co to buy jets worth as much as $8.5 billion as the carrier seeks to tap India’s growing middle class, according to people familiar with the plans. Vistara, a joint venture with majority owner Tata Group, is seeking to buy about 50 narrowbody jets, typically used for shorter routes, and up to 10 wide-bodies, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private negotiations. A final decision is likely by June, one of the people said. A representative for Vistara…
GUTAMALA: The ancient Maya civilization has remained a mystery for centuries, hampered by the thick Central American jungle that has made excavations difficult. They were hidden there, all this time, under the cover of tree canopies in the jungles of northern Guatemala, tens of thousands of structures built by the Maya over a millennium ago. [huge_it_slider id=”173″] Not far from the sites tourists already know, like the towering temples of the ancient city of Tikal, a group of scientists has come together and, using cutting-edge technology, they’ve been able to identify more than 60,000 previously unknown Maya structures. This breakthrough…
MUSCAT: Securing final clearances from the Pakistani aviation authorities, SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, scheduled to operate three direct flights to Multan starting February 8. As SalamAir’s third destination in Pakistan, Multan will complement the airline’s current flights to Sialkot and Karachi. The new route will also further increase connectivity between the two countries, as well as the region. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said: “The addition of Multan to our destinations will allow us to better serve our guests, and cater to rising number of business and leisure travelers. The Pakistani community makes up about 13 per cent…
MUSCAT: Acting CEO Oman Air, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Raisi recently celebrated the inauguration of Oman Air’s new Boeing 737 MAX “This is a very exciting day for us as we take delivery of the first of our 30 Boeing MAX aircraft on order. By the end of 2018 we will receive a total of five aircraft into our fleet. They will serve both domestic and short to medium international sectors. The new B737 MAX will be equipped with 12 new Business Class seats with large 17 inch touch screen monitors and all the amenities needed for the busy road warrior such…
SRI LANKA: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, achieved the highest ever monthly revenue in its history in December 2017, recording a stand-alone revenue of $100.1 million. The airline attributes the increase in revenue to its expanded network and continuous improvement in revenue management processes.A total of 566,627 passengers were carried during the month, a 27 per cent increase over December 2016 and recorded a Passenger Load Factor of 85.9 per cent – above that of most major airlines in the world. Cargo carriage too witnessed a significant growth, rising 23…
KARACHI: On the 30th of January 2018, Pearl Continental Karachi held a cleaning campaign in a step towards showing ownership and affiliation towards the Hotel. The campaign was held to remind members that they should treat the Hotel as if it was their own, use the resources and opportunities given to them wisely and encouraged them to take a step towards making a contribution by preserving the environment and serving the community. All members including the senior associates of the Hotel participated with great enthusiasm and interest. Mr. Jeffery Scott Sussman, General Manager PC Hotel Karachi appreciated all associates for…
GWADAR: Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager, Karachi Marriott Hotel, and Zaver Pearl Continental Gwadar attended the Gwadar Expo that was jointly organized by Gwadar Development Authority and China Overseas Ports Holding Company. Mr. Rehan remained at Zaver PC both days of the Gwadar Expo and personally supervised things to render the best possible services to all local and foreign distinguished guests who were staying at the hotel. [huge_it_slider id=”172″] The Expo was attended by foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, government officials and members of the business community across the world. The expo seeks to provide a platform for interaction between…
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that on April 18th, its brand new 2018 ship, American Constitution will make its inaugural cruise on Chesapeake Bay with an all new American Revolution itinerary. Sailing along the historic shores near our Nation’s capital, the new American Revolution itinerary celebrates this gorgeous region steeped in American history. The cruise will further highlight Chesapeake Bay, known as the “Blue Crab Capitol of the World,” as guests will savor local recipes and enjoy the freshest Maryland crab throughout their journey back in time—to the dawn of America. American Constitution will transport guests to the…