KARACHI: Sabre Pakistan, on 14th October 2017 organized an event at DHA Marina Club where an enticing cruise ride was arranged for all the guests. On the cruise, an extravagant dinner was arranged which the guests relished on whilst enjoying a striking view of the Arabian Sea. The evening was made even more entertaining with melodious live music playing in the background. The guest list consisted of all the seniors from the airline industry of Pakistan, including Mr. Saleem Motiwala, Country Manager – Pakistan Gulf Air, Mr. Andy Hao, Country Manager-Pakistan Air China, Mr. Fatih Atacan Temel, General Manager-Karachi, Turkish…
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SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation , the leading technology provider to the global travel industry has announced that Virgin Australia has recently implemented Sabre Branded Fares, joining a growing list of airlines globally. The solution allows travel agents and online travel agents (OTAs) using the Sabre GDS to access enhanced branded fare functionality that simplifies the retailing of Virgin Australia’s full-service benefits. With the implementation, agents can now easily view, compare and sell Virgin Australia branded fare families across the network, offering their customers greater choices and personalisation at better value. “Asia Pacific is the largest travel market in the world and is still rapidly…
KARACHI: Dar Al Eiman has been engaged in providing quality accommodation services for Hajj and Umrah and is known as one the largest group and the best services provider at Makkah and Madina since 1981. Dar Al Eiman has proved its distinction in the specific field of hotel industry for pilgrims through its dedication, expertise and professionalism, all of which have earned them that’s why they have been always appreciated by their clients and business associates. Dar al Eiman hosted a function at Marquee, Movenpick Hotel Karachi for top selling agents to award them for their extraordinary performance followed by…
ISTANBUL:Turkish Airlines has y announced that a new program called the Istanbul Bosporus Experience that is specially designed for the national carrier’s business class passengers. In a written statement, the airline said the program provides Bosporus cruise tours to business class passengers who have a transfer time of seven or more hours in Istanbul before they continue their trip to their target destination. THY said a guide will take the passengers to the marinas of Eminönü or Karaköy, two prominent symbols of Istanbul, and guests will also have the opportunity to tour around the Bosporus on a private cruise. During…
KARACHI: It was a great day for tourism industry of Pakistan when on 17th September 2017 in Macao the PATA Honours Committee unanimously agreed at PATA board meeting to recommend Mr. Akbar Ali Shareef, Chairman PATA Pakistan-Chapter & Managing Director and Chief Executive Rakaposhi Tours to be the recipient of the ‘Award of Merit’. The award will be presented to him at the next PATA Annual Summit during May 17-20, 2018 in Gangwon Province, Korea (ROK). In the past Mr. Akbar Ali Shareef has been an upright soldier of the Pakistan Army. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel…
QUETTA: His Excellency Rainer Schmiedchen, Consul General of Germany and his wife visited Quetta last week and preferred to stay at Quetta Serena Hotel. Seen here in the picture they are being warmly greeted, upon their arrival by Mr. Rashid Uddin General Manager of the Hotel.
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 in the…
KARACHI: Verna, the latest offering by Shoaib Mansoor is ready to hit the cinemas on 17th November, 2017 worldwide. The special trailer launch of the film was hosted on 17th October at the Neuplex cinema in Karachi where the leads of the movie, Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid, were present, and unveiled the trailer to the members of the media for the first time. Verna is written, produced and directed by Shoaib Mansoor, known for his highly acclaimed films Khuda Ke Liye and Bol. The rest of the cast includes Zarrar Khan, Rasheed Naz and Naimal Khawar. Speaking at the…
Mount Qingcheng is a mountain in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, China. It is amongst the most important centres of Taoism (Daoism) in China. In Taoist mythology, it was the site of the Yellow Emperor’s studies with Ning Fengzi. As a centre of the Daoist religion it became host to many temples. The mountain has 36 peaks. It is home to Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center. It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. The mountain, which is surrounded by numerous peaks and is shaped like a city, is dubbed ‘the most peaceful and…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate, has announced that his board of directors has accepted the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch. The board thanked Gregorowitsch for his efforts during his tenure with the company. Engineer Abdulaziz Saud AlRaisi, Executive Vice President for products and brand development, will serve as the acting CEO with immediate effect until a permanent replacement of the CEO is announced in due course, a statement said.