WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MEHMOOD It is so sad that an attempt is being made to close down for the tourists and the visitors the ultimate testament of love, the Taj Mahal. As the news came from India that the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh, where the celebrated UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site is located, has removed it from the official list of tourist destinations in the state. A booklet released to mark six months of the BJP`s coming to power in India`s most populous state includes no mention of the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous & iconic monuments…
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KARACHI: Last week National Day of Qatar was celebrated. Seen here in the picture, Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister of Sindh Nasir Ahmed Khoro, Former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Dr. Ikhtiar Baig, Mr. Ishtiaq Baig along with His Excellency Mishal M. Al Ansari, Consul General of Qatar are cutting ceremonial cake at a local hotel.
KARACHI: Recently the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain visited Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi to grace a high profile event. Upon his arrival, as is seen in the picture, he was warmly greeted by Mr. Jeffrey Scott Sussman, General Manager of the hotel and flower bouquet was presented to the President.
PESHAWAR: Seen here in the picture, Mr. Talat Mahmood Khan, Cluster General Manager, Fort Continental Hotel is receiving the “Achievement Award” by the Honorable Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Senator & Chairman of Orakzai Group Of Companies (Pakistan & UAE) on the successful pre-opening of “Fort Continental Hotel” Peshawar a Luxury Four Star Hotel in the city and an impressive addition in Pakistan’s growing hospitality sector.
DOHA: It has been a record-breaking year for Qatar Airways, as the airline has claimed more global awards than ever before in its 20th year of operations. Qatar’s national carrier has received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories since January, demonstrating its continued commitment to exceeding passenger expectations with its innovative approach to product development and dedication to customer experience. [huge_it_slider id=”147″] At a time when many airlines are scaling back and during a particularly challenging year, Qatar Airways continues to thrive, showcasing its best-in-class cabins, crew, catering, in-flight entertainment, on-board magazine, lounges and more. Notably, Qatar Airways…
MUSCAT: Oman Air took home two awards at the World Travel Awards, which took place last week at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam, claiming the titles ‘World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’ and ‘World’s Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality’. The awards were received by Hamad Al Harthy, Acting Regional Vice President – Far East, on behalf of Oman Air. The year 2017 has been a stellar year for Oman Air; the airline has been presented with a multitude of awards and accolades from renowned organizations around the globe, including four World Travel Awards. Earlier this…
ATLANTA: Delta Air Lines Inc ordered 100 of Airbus SE’s A321neo jetliners, a deal with a list value of $12.7 billion, in a major victory for the European plane maker over Boeing Co. Deliveries of the single-aisle planes will begin in early 2020 and the transaction includes options for an additional 100 aircraft, Delta said in a statement Thursday, December 14. The airline’s decision dealt a setback to Boeing’s efforts to sell its newest 737 model, the Max 10. Delta chose the Airbus planes after battling Boeing in a trade dispute involving another narrow-body plane, Bombardier Inc’s C Series. Boeing…
LONDON: Heathrow Airport announced a public consultation on the proposed development of a third runway at Europe’s biggest airport, saying it aimed to mitigate the environmental impact of expansion. Prime Minister Theresa May backed a £16bn expansion of the London hub in October 2016, after decades of Government indecision. But the plan has been controversial, with critics highlighting the possible impact on air quality in London and noise levels in the local community. Heathrow officials said that they would seek the views of locals on the environmental impact of expansion and how the airspace around Heathrow is managed. “Over the…
DUBAI: Starting from Thursday, December 14, Emirates expects one of its highest passenger traffic periods for 2017 this upcoming weekend, as travelers head home or abroad for the holiday season. More than 420,000 travellers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport during the weekend period, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline is expected to be on Friday, December 15. With road works and major infrastructure enhancements happening around the main airport highways and roads, Emirates urges customers to build in extra time to their journeys to avoid potential delays.…
ICELAND: Forget traditional camping trips,the bubble hotel in Iceland has taken sleeping under the stars to a whole new level. [huge_it_slider id=”146″] The rooms at the Bubble Hotel are actually large plastic bubbles which are entirely see-through, meaning that guests get completely unparalleled views of both the surrounding scenery and the arctic sky. Popularly known as ‘5 million star hotel’ because of the breathtaking night sky views, which even includes a sighting of the Northern Lights if you’re lucky enough. Each of the bubble rooms boasts a comfortable double bed with plenty of duvets, blankets and pillows that are perfect…