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…
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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.
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…
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…