MUSCAT: The national flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air has launched a new dedicated Oman homepage on its website. The new homepage has been designed to specifically cater for the travel needs of the people who live in Oman by making it even easier for Omani nationals and residents to access information about Oman Air. The website can be found at omanair.com/om/ar for Arabic and omanair.com/om/en for English, respectively. Visitors to the site can view the Oman version of the homepage by selecting it from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The page is…
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Not only is the Legacy of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism coming to an end, but also the term of Baba –e-Tourism, Dr. Taleb Rifai as UNWTO Secretary General. Dr. Rifai has changed the UNWTO and what it is during his term and many say, he had raised the bar of the UN agency very high and has built a legacy for himself like none of his predecessors did. In his final speech he addressed not his legacy, but the legacy of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This is just his humbled style of communication. This…
A panel of cruise experts, ‘yours truly included ‘and USA Today 10Best editors nominated lines and ships for Readers’ Choice 2017, and the winners have been revealed across nine categories. Let us take a look at each below. Best Ocean Cruise Line 1—Carnival Cruise Line 2—Viking Ocean Cruises 3—Princess Cruises 4—Costa Cruises 5—Seabourn Cruise Line 6—Crystal Cruises 7—Windstar Cruises 8—Royal Caribbean International 9—Celebrity Cruises 10—Holland America Line Carnival Cruise Line coming in top certainly speaks to the brand’s ubiquity and resonance with a broad clientele. It came out ahead of standard competitor Royal Caribbean International in seventh place and Norwegian…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MEHMOOD There was a time not too long ago when it was unbecoming of a diplomat to even mention matters of commerce in his host country; now diplomacy and diplomats are promoting their countries’ tourism, culture&commerce – and very rightly so. Our readers would have noted the promotional activities which our guest diplomats engage in – presenting their products and cultures etcetera – thus creating positive images of their countries and generating bilateral trades and investments. In our twenty-first century world, visibility is the base for promotion – be it destination promotion or product promotion.As things…
KARACHI: Seen here in the picture are the Students of Professional Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management who had a very productive educational visit to a leading food and oil processing plant in Karachi. Accompanied by POHTM staff, the students of the institute were briefed about the oil processing and purification process of the unit. The information shared during the visit was very informative and worthwhile. As a token of appreciation, each student was presented a special gift hamper. Field trips are a key component of POHTM which not only broaden the educational experience, but also make subject of students…
NEW YORK: Chinese have a long history of worshiping dragons, taking it as a national icon symbolizing good fortune and bright future. The Tongliang Dragon Dance combines dance, music, art and craftsmanship, and represents the traditional culture of Southwest China. As the countdown to the 2018 New Year began, Chongqing, China’s Tongliang Dragon danced atop of One Times Square, the crossroads of the world. This year, as the partner city of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration, Chongqing put the spotlight on its breathtaking landscape and cultural heritage. The 15-meter-long Tongliang Dragon flied up to the Times Square…
Though we’re in 2018 now, time travel is still not possible. However, a Hawaiian Airlines flight that took off in 2018 ended up landing in 2017. According to Flight Aware, Hawaiian Airlines Flight 446 was scheduled to depart Auckland, New Zealand, on December 31 at 11:55 pm local time on its way to Honolulu. However, an unexpected 10-minute delay resulted in the flight taking off 12:05 am on January 1, 2018. Honolulu is 23 hours behind Auckland and the nine-hour and 10 minute flight landed at 10:16 am on December 31, 2017. Not only has that Hawaiian Airlines Flight 446…
KARACHI: On the evening of 31st December, Karachi Marriott Hotel held a cake cutting ceremony in which many guests and staff members of Marriott Hotel participated with great zeal, excitement and enthusiasm. Cluster General Manager, Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada wished all the guests and Associates of Karachi Marriott Hotel a very happy new year and prayed for a prosperous and peaceful year. [huge_it_slider id=”160″]
MANAMA: Two cruise ships carrying more than 5,600 visitors made a stopover in Bahrain on January 3, marking the start of the kingdom’s cruise season. Italian ship MSC Splendida and German cruise line Aida docked at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port. A tour around the kingdom was organized, offering more than 4,000 visitors the chance to visit some of Bahrain’s tourist attractions and learn about its civilization, historical sites and old markets. “We are happy to welcome the first two cruise ships for 2018 and are committed to providing all the facilities necessary to ensure their safe arrival into the…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia plans to issue tourist visas for travellers from 65 countries as part of a new programme, a report said quoting a senior official. The initiative, which will help steer the kingdom’s economy away from its oil dependence, targets four categories: pilgrims and visitors, Muslim business visitors, government guests and Muslim transit passengers, said a report. A total of 13 historic locations and 10 museums have been selected as part of the tourism package. Khalid Tahir, Director of Saudi Arabia Muslims’ Destination initiative, said the aim is to serve pilgrims and visitors and achieve the Vision 2030 in…