SUKKAR: A Young Finnish couple travelling the world, last week they reached in Sindh, while hitch hiking along the way. The couple that arrived in Sukkurare being termed ‘ambassadors of peace’ for their journey that aims to promote tourism in countries that are generally perceived as being ‘unsafe’. The Finnish couple that has reached Pakistan while travelling across thirteen countries had some good things to share about the people of Pakistan. “We think in Pakistan we’ve met people who are more hospitable than the ones we have ever met in our lives. It’s amazing,” says the couple. The couple reached…
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RAWALPINDI: National Tourism Strategy Roundtable Meeting was held at Flashman’s Hotel Rawalpindi, where Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor Khan was the Chief Guest. Tourism Stakeholders, tour operators, hoteliers, tourism think tank members, Heads of Tourism Department from different universities, and prominent figures attended the meeting. While speaking to the occasion, Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor said that the work in this sector has been started the first time since 1991. In the context of the 18th constitutional amendment, provincial autonomy is very optimistic, but the tourism sector should remain under supervision of the federal government, because tourism in all countries…
LAHORE: Two more train sets for Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (LOLMT), comprising of 10 cars, reached Lahore on Wednesday, 15 November and another two were on their way to Karachi port, while four more sets have been transported to Shanghai’s port in China to be dispatched to Pakistan soon. Advisor to the Punjab Chief Minister and LOMTP Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassan revealed this while chairing the weekly progress review meeting. It is important to mention here that a total of 27 train sets were being imported from China for the LOLMT project. The meeting was informed that…
HARIPUR: Pakistan unveiled the remains of a more than 1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha image on Wednesday, 15 November as a part of an initiative to encourage religious tourism, particularly Buddhists religious tourism and project religious harmony in the troubled region. A reflection of the diverse history and culture of the country, the ancient Buddhist site in Bhamala, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was first discovered in 1929. Eighty-eight years on, excavations resumed and the 14-metre-(48-foot)-high Kanjur stone Buddha image was unearthed. “This is from the 3rd century AD, making it the world’s oldest sleeping Buddha remains,” Abdul Samad, director of Bhamala’s archaeology and…
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today kicked off the ambitious “Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018” campaign with a spectacular procession through the heart of Bangkok. The opening ceremony, held at Siam Discovery, was presided over by H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. H.E. Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said: “Today marks the beginning of the “Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018”, which is at the heart of the Royal Thai Government’s ongoing efforts to foster the success of the tourism industry, as a key economic driver. Our outstanding programme of major events throughout…
The International Air Transport Association has called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas. These include closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate the long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures, following the introduction of a laptop ban on certain routes earlier this year. IATA also called for the universal application of global standards, better information sharing among governments and with industry, and the efficient implementation of new and existing technology capabilities. “Governments and the industry are partners in aviation security. “Airlines have operational know-how. “Governments have the financial and intelligence resources. “We have to put them together effectively…
LONDON: Venice is planning to divert massive cruise liners. Barcelona has cracked down on apartment rentals. Both are at the forefront of efforts to get a grip on “overtourism,” a phenomenon that is disrupting communities, imperiling cherished buildings and harming the experience of travelers and local residents alike. Tourism-phobia has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in European destinations where visitors crowd the same places at the same time. The backlash has even given rise to slogans such as “Tourists go home” and “Tourists are terrorists.” “This is a wake-up call,” Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization,…
KARACHI: Last week Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Commemorated World Quality Day on 09th November, 2017. First ever, Seminar on World Quality Day was held at HQCAA, Karachi. Experts in Quality Management System (QMS) i.e. academia, aviation and Seniors of corporate organizations spoke on the occasion. Senior executives from the aviation industry were invited to exchange views and better understand as to how quality enhances performances, efficiency and success. The chief guest in his closing remarks emphasized that Quality implementation is a top down process and requires requisite human resource developments. The quality standards are the only tool to bring continual…
KARACHI: Her Excellency Grace W. Shelton, Consul General of United states of America called on CEO PIA, Musharraf Rasool Cyan at the airline’s head office and discussed the matters of mutual interests. Mr.Cyan gave a comprehensive briefing on the airline’s operations to the Consul General, and expressed PIA’s interest in operating flights to and from New York. He requested the C G to extend her support for permission of conducting non-stop flights to New York. She appreciated the efforts and stated that she would “extend possible cooperation regarding the airline” and assured to extend possible cooperation regarding the matter with…
MANAMA: Bahrain, known for its rich and vibrant cultural heritage and a popular destination for cruise ships, is expected to receive 54 cruise vessel calls from prestigious lines during this season with an estimated 100,000 passengers. This is an impressive 30 per cent growth over the past year in terms of vessel calls and 23 per cent in terms of the number of passengers. Mark Hardiman, CEO/ Managing Director of APM Terminals Bahrain said: “We are working closely with the Ports and Maritime Authority, Tourism Authority, Customs and Immigration departments to ensure smooth handling of passengers. Our focus is on…