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…
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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…
Airbus is planning to phase out production of the world’s largest jetliner, the A380 superjumbo, if it fails to win a key order from Dubai’s Emirates. The moment of truth for the slow-selling airliner looms after just 10 years in service and leaves one of Europe’s most visible international symbols hanging by a thread, despite a major airline investment in new cabins unveiled this month. A close source to the manufacturer hinted that, “If there is no Emirates deal, Airbus will start the process of ending A380 production”. Airbus and Emirates declined to comment. Airbus also declined to say how…
New UNWTO Chief, Zurab Pololikashvili, issued the following New Year message, his first, after assuming the post of Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization for the period of 2018-2021: Dear all It is with a sense of pride and humility that I assume my post as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the period 2018-2021. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you my strong commitment to make of UNWTO an ever more relevant Organization for the benefit of the sector, our Member States and its people. Tourism is a people’s sector. 1 in 10…
MOSCOW: Russia will organize 14 refund offices at international airports in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi, which will offer VAT (value-added tax) refunds for purchases made by foreign citizens from January 1, a media report said. [huge_it_slider id=”159″] Under the new legislation, citizens of countries not belonging to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) can refund VAT paid on the territory of the Russian Federation, reported Tass. The law also sets a zero VAT rate for services provided to foreign citizens by Russian companies, and defines a package of documents to be provided to tax authorities to confirm the viability of…
LONDON: The much-discussed print & electronic media and on social media, wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is already giving big boost to the local tourism industry of UK. [huge_it_slider id=”158″] The 33-year-old royal and the former ‘Suits’ actress are poised to tie the knot on May 19 in St George’s Chapel, but news of their engagement and plans to marry at the historic site have already created a spike in visitor numbers. According to a spokesman for Windsor Council, visitor numbers to some attractions in the town were up 40 percent. The spokesperson added: ”Windsor is high on…