DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced its first global sales campaign of the year, the popular ‘Global Travel Boutique,’ offering passengers amazing discounts across all of the award-winning airline’s cabin classes. The Global Travel Boutique is back with an exclusive selection of savings and offers to memorable places around the world in Economy, Business Class and First Class. The promotion will also provide passengers with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, including up to one million Qmiles from Qatar Airways Privilege Club, as well as many more discounts from Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and amazing prizes from Qatar Airways Holidays. Passengers…
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DUBAI: Emirates has launched a promotion enabling travellers to avail special offers for a limited time on Economy and Business class fares to a wide range of cities across the globe. Bookings have to be made between January 8 and 22, for travel between January 12 to November 30. All-inclusive Economy Class fares from Dubai start at Dh825 ($225) to Middle East destinations, Dh905 to the South Asian destinations, Dh1,365 to Africa, Dh1,765 to Asia Pacific, Dh2,055 to Europe and Dh3,535 to North and South America. All-inclusive Business Class fares from Dubai start at Dh2,595 to South Asian destinations, Dh2,895…
PESHAWAR: The construction work on the Malam Jabba Hotel and skiing resort in the scenic Swat valley is at final stage, which on completion will attract foreign and domestic tourist in large number. The Malam Jabba Hotel, skiing resort and the chairlift track in the tourist spot was destroyed during the peak phase of terrorism in Swat district. The Tourism, Sports, Archeology, Museums, Culture and Youth Affairs Department had already opened the chairlift and skiing track for the tourists after its reconstruction. According to an official statement, the hotel will soon be opened as a large number of international and…
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, 10th January the governor of Punjab will be performing an inauguration of Islamabad City Tour, a bus service. The opening ceremony would also be graced by eminent personalities like former tourism minister, Nelofar Bakhtiar, MNAs, MPAs, Commissioners of the twin cities, DCOs, Mayors of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The participation of Punjab Chief Minister is also expected in the ceremony as main chief guest. To finalize arrangements of the launching ceremony of Islamabad City Tours, the PTDC Managing Director, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan chaired a special meeting attended by all concerned officials of the corporation including general manager,…
KARACHI: Pastry Chef, Philippe brings La Galette des Rois, the French King Cake to Karachi Marriott. In the beginning of January, French bakeries are filled with a special cake; la galette. Much more than just a cake, it is a beloved tradition that traces its roots back to the Roman Empire. The tradition of Tirer les rois that is to say to “Find the King” at the beginning of the New Year has survived the fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Age and the French Revolution. In these early King Cakes a bean, pea, or coin was hidden inside…
Today Expedia released the results of a multi-generational travel study, exploring consumer behavior and travel preferences of American adults from Generation Z (age 18-22) to Baby Boomers (age 55-65). Results illustrate that people are shifting away from a society of stuff (products like clothes, electronics, jewelry), to a society of experiences, and are specifically saving for travel. “Insights into younger generations preferences are as good as a crystal ball, and currently their trends are pointing towards a great future for the travel space,” said Sarah Gavin, Vice President of Expedia, Inc. Global Communications. “Knowing what travelers of all ages prioritize…
LONDON: Heathrow Airport introducing stricter environmental charges to propel airlines to use cleaner and quieter aircraft, it said today. It is also cutting domestic passenger charges as the airport looks to fully convince airlines and MPs with its expansion plans. Environmental charges are rising seven per cent from this month, as the London airport encourages carriers to deploy their newest aircraft at Heathrow. It has also started compiling regular updates of a league table ranking airlines at the airport for which are the quietest, and which are the dirtiest and noisiest. Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye said that Heathrow is determined…
SIALKOT: In a bid to facilitate passengers, the Ministry of Railways is all set to start 14 local trains in Sialkot District, including Sambrial and Pasrur under public-private partnership. A railways official said that the Pakistan Railways and private company were endeavoring to restore 14 deserted railway stations, including Sohawa, Begowala, Sambrial, Saahowala, Uggoki, Sialkot, Naseerabad, Gunnah Kalan, Alhar, Chawinda and Pasrur. He added the trains would facilitate more than four million population of Sialkot District by providing them with improved railway journey facilities. The official said all the necessary arrangements in this regard had also been finalised by the…
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate tourists and locals, billions of rupees are being spent to upgrading and expanding road networking and other infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan. This was stated by Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman while he was talking to a news channel.A committee had been formed to bring the tax reforms, he said adding an Anti-corruption law was also being implemented in G-B areas. About 15 to 20 lakh tourists had been visiting the Gilgit-Baltistan, due to peaceful environment restored by the efforts of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), government, he said. To a question the CM G-B said…
BANGLORE: The ‘Government of Karnataka, Department of Tourism’ announces ‘Karnataka International Travel Expo’ from the 28th February to 2nd March 2018 to be held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Center (BIEC). The inaugural expo is the largest B2B travel event in India. A platform of over 400 registered buyers and media from over 25 countries seek to further enhance the tourism sector. The three-day event will attract over 1,000 delegates facilitating over 10,000 pre-matched appointments to bring together International Buyers and sellers for face-to-face meetings, education forums and networking. Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister for Tourism, IT & BT, Govt. of…