DUBAI: Emirates has launched a $15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai. The campaign is backed by the iconic soundtrack “Don’t stop me now” by British rock band Queen, which was found in a scientific study to be the most uplifting or “feel-good” tune on the UK charts in the past 50 years. The ad spot utilises clever camera work that seamlessly transitions between key destinations and Emirates’ onboard features, reminiscent of a visual storytelling style that shows “a picture within a picture”. The ad culminates…
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KARACHI: Beach Luxury Hotel, one of the finest hotels in the city celebrated Pak-China friendship through a traditional Chinese food festival. The chief guest, His Excellency Wang Yu, Consul General of Republic of China in Karachi along with Mr. Azeem Qureshi, General Manager of the Hotel inaugurated the Chinese food festival. The consular corp and a large cross section of the city’s elite, including industrialists, businessmen, top executives, showbiz celebrities and satellite media professionals were invited to the opening night of the Chinese Food Festival. They all responded to the invitation, making the event a very impressive evening.
The Executive Board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mario Hardy for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2018. PATA Chairperson Sarah Mathews said, “I am delighted that Mario has agreed to continue as our Chief Executive Officer. Under his outstanding leadership, the Association has made considerable progress and I am confident he will continue to lead PATA and support the needs of our members. PATA remains an association dedicated to all its members and will continue to assist them in the ever-evolving landscape of tourism and travel.…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the election of Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, as the Council’s next Chairman. Mr Nassetta joined Hilton in 2007, bringing with him an extensive background in real estate and hospitality. Since assuming the role of CEO he has transformed the company, bringing Hilton hospitality to 27 new countries by adding 2,200 hotels to a network of more than 5,000 properties in 103 countries and territories. Before taking the company public in 2013, Chris instilled a guest- and employee-focused culture that is recognized today on multiple Great Place to…
KARACHI: A dazzling and most stunning Celebration organized to mark 20 years of Public Service to the Business & Industrial Community by Businessmen Group (BMG) from KCCI’s platform. Seen here in the picture Chairman Businessmen Group & Former President Karachi Chamber Siraj Kassam Teli presenting crest to Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah who attended the Celebration at Baradari to mark 20 years of Public Service by BMG & KCCI. Vice Chairman BMG and Former Presidents KCCI Tahir Khaliq, Zubair Motiwala, Haroon Farooki and Anjum Nisar, President KCCI Muffasar Atta Malik and Senior Vice President KCCI Abdul Basit Abdul…
KARACHI: Junii Zeyad and Asim Jofa hosted a fabulous event to celebrate the most successful ten glorious years of Asim Jofa Products .The White Party was attended by the créme de la créme of fashion, media, business and social world. This event-of-the year was exclusively executed to perfection by Phil Tyler Entertainment.
BANGKOK: Thailand is to ban smoking on some of the country’s most popular tourist beaches, with the prospect of up to a year in prison for those caught lighting up, according to reports by local media. [huge_it_slider id=”114″] Anyone found to be breaking the law will face one year in jail or a maximum 100,000 baht (£2,285) fine, or both. The move follows a recent survey of litter on Patong beach, Phuket – visited by millions of foreign tourists each year, which found an average of 0.76 cigarette butts per square metre in a sample area, which would amount to…
During the 3rd Golden Moon Awards Gala held in Ibiza on Tuesday night two European City Councils, London and Barcelona were recipients of the Golden Moon Award for the Best Government Supporting the Nightlife Industry and for the Best Awareness Campaign respectively. Sharon Hodges, Vice-Consul of the British Government in Ibiza, collected the award for the Best Government Supporting the Nightlife Industry 2017 on behalf of the London City Hall which was given by Antonio Flamini, Head of Nightlife Commission at HOTREC. London’s City Hall became the recipient of this award for their hard work in bettering London’s nightlife and…
DOHA: Passengers at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) will soon be able clear through various check points using only their faces as their passport, said a report. The airport is working on a project which will do away with requirements for a passenger to show passport and boarding pass at airport touch points, said a report in The Peninsula. As part of its Smart Airport Vision, HIA and global IT provider Sita have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that provides a framework for the two partners to trial and enhance innovative passenger processing solutions at HIA. The MoU was…
KARACHI: The government of Pakistan is planning to introduce latest and fast paced information technology services, 3G & 4G in tourism rich areas, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. The plan is expected to materialise by February next year. The arrival of 3G/4G in these far-flung areas will bring socio-economic change in the entire region and also benefit those situated along China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) routes in AJK and G-B besides bringing another positive effect on the main stay of the area, Tourism. PTA has already sought expressions of interest (EoI) for hiring a consultant or consultancy firm for…