ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would soon start special flight operation from major cities including Lahore and Karachi to Gilgit and Skardu offering weekend and holiday packages in order to boost further tourism activities in northern areas of the country. The important decision was taken at a meeting held between Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan and Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Dr. Kazim Niaz here on Thursday, October 5. Besides Secretary Finance GB, high officials of Aviation division were also present on the occasion. It was mutually agreed that PIA will collaborate with the regional Tourism department…
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KARACHI: Asfar exhibition and management, in collaboration with Air Wings Travel organized 19th International forum for religious tourism exhibition at Marque, Movenpick Hotel Karachi.The two day exhibition started on 20th September. His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Abdul Daim, Consul General of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inaugurated the mega exhibition. Earlier Muhammad Aminullah, Chief Executive Air Wing Travels & Dar Al Eiman- Pakistan, Ms. Mona Jalal ,Chairperson , Mr. Asif Ahmed Khan, Chief Coordinator welcomed the distinguish guests including Mir Mumtaz Hussain Jakhrani, Sindh Minister for population Welfare, Mr. Imtiaz Hussian Shah Director Hajj Camp Karachi, Mr.EssamAl Habsi, Country Manager-Pakistan Saudi Arabian…
KARACHI:Marking the successful conclusion of Careem’s TCF car type campaign, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) received a cheque of PKR 1.9 million from Careem in a ceremony held at TCF headquarters here in Karachi. The cheque was presented by Careem’s Managing Director, Mr. Junaid Iqbal and received by TCF’s CEO Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmad and TCF’s Director Mrs. Bushra Afzal. The campaign was launched by Careem earlier this Ramzan in an effort to support TCF’s contribution towards educating the less privileged children of Pakistan. The donated amount will help support one TCF school unit operations for almost a year. During the…
KARACHI: PIA is going to suspend its New York operation by December this year and booking has been minimized by 50 percent from Thursday, October 5. It has been learnt that the airline has stopped making reservations for PIA flight PK-721 operating from Lahore to New York on October 10, however, flight PK-711 operating on October 07, is still available in system. It was mentioned earlier also that New York sector was making annual losses of around Rs. 500 Million and it was not even meeting its Direct Operating Cost (DOC). It is said that due to poor marketing, weak…
SAINT PETERSBURG: Portugal was named Best Destination in Europe, the first time the country has received the honor. Moreover, Portugal also won the most awards overall, with 37 awards ranging from Best Cruise Port (Lisbon), Leading Island Destination (Madeira), Best Beach Destination in Europe (Algarve) and Best European Tourism Entity (Turismo de Portugal). In addition, TAP Air Portugal won three World Travel Awards this weekend, being named Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa, Europe’s Leading Airline to South America, and Leading Inflight Magazine for UP. Voted among some of the best-known airlines worldwide, TAP’s election resulted from an online voting process,…
RAWALPINDI: Managing Director Pakistan Tourism, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan reached Pakistan after his official visit to attend the World Tourism Day official Celebrations in Qatar. He also attended a High Level Think Tank meeting on Tourism. While talking to media on his arrival, Ch. Ghafoor said that during these celebrations, he met the Qatari Prime Minister, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, and discussed tourism potential and investment opportunities available in Pakistan. Qatari Prime Minister said that he likes Pakistan very much and many Pakistanis have contributed their efforts and blood in development of Qatar. Premier expressed his willingness…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group has appointed Tony Douglas as the new group chief executive officer, who will join the company in January 2018. Douglas joins Etihad from the UK’s Ministry of Defence, where he has served as CEO of the Defence Equipment and Support department, responsible for procuring and supporting all the equipment and services for the British Armed Forces. In the UK, he held senior positions with airport operator BAA. His roles under airport operator BAA included managing director of the Heathrow Terminal 5 project, group supply chain Director, group Technical Director, and CEO of Heathrow Airport. Previously,…
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered tighter security measures before and during the Royal Cremation of e His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. HisCrematorium is the largest ever in Thailand. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was the longest serving monarch of Thailand, who selflessly served his people for 70 years. His passing in 2016, has united the country in grief. Fondly called ‘Father’ he was the spiritual and physical head of a family of 71 million people. Many thought of him as a living god. The Kingdom will begin the five-day royal cremation ceremony from 26th October. In total, more than…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has announced a commitment to order 40 787-9 Dreamliners from aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The announcement was made during the recent visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to New York to join the United Nations General Assembly. “Our agreement to purchase 787 Dreamliners is a significant step forward in enhancing our passengers’ flight experience as these aircraft are the latest and one of the most advanced in the world,” said M. İlkerAycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines. “This order is set to play a key role in our growing business in the…
KARACHI: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was awarded for the second year in row as “Best Airline in Europe, Middle East and Africa” within the Seven Stars Luxury Lifestyle and Hospitality Awards 2017. During an official ceremony and prestigious gala dinner at “The Ecali Club” in Athens, Greece held recently and was attended by entire Senior Management from the Global Travel Industry and Oman Air was represented by Rogier De Jager, their Regional Vice President Europe. Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards is designed to identify and separate the exceptional from the very best…