TORONTO: The World Animal Protection claims that the bizarre selfie trend on social media is resulting in the suffering and exploitation for some of the world’s most iconic animals. A Report about Manaus, Brazil and Puerto Alegria, Peru, the charity’s investigators reveal that animals are taken from the wild – often illegally – and used by irresponsible tour operators who exploit and injure wildlife to entertain and provide harmful photo opportunities for tourists. In public view and behind the scenes, investigators uncovered evidence of cruelty being inflicted on wild animals, including: Josey Kitson, Executive Director at World Animal Protection says:…
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SINGAPORE: Mr. Sean Menke, President and CEO of global travel technology leader Sabre Corporation told senior executives gathered at an industry conference in Dallas that the continued growth of low cost carriers (LCCs) and downward pressure on airline pricing are driving factors of the new technology landscape. Menke emphasized that Sabre is committed to leading on the development of next generation distribution and retailing solutions that leverage the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) New Distribution Capability (NDC) in ways that will benefit airlines, travel retailers and consumers. Menke said that the development of NDC standards was just the first step…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called upon the governments and airlines to form more partnerships for keeping the aviation sector in a better position while handling emission. According to IATA, airlines can work together with governments in four different areas to speed up the sustainability agenda. The areas include widening the presence of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) agreement, which was signed around a year back. IATA director general and CEO Alexandre Juniac said: “CORSIA was a historic demonstration of what can be achieved when governments and industry work together. “Implementing it will…
NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Government has removed the Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic monuments in the world, and regarded as the finest example of Mughal architecture, from its ficial list of tourist destinations for which the state is famous. In June, this year the hard-line UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that the 17th century white marble mausoleum in Agra does not represent Indian Ethos. A new booklet released by the state government to mark six months of the Bharatiya Janata Party winning charge of India`s most-populous state has deleted any mention of the white marble…
ISLAMABAD: The International Development Association (IDA) is agreed to provide $50 million soft loan to the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for a tourism bases project to develop tourist sites including Chitral, Naran and Galliyat, it was learnt. These sites are famous for natural habitats like lakes, rivers, streams, glaciers, forests, mountains, valleys and habitats of important biodiversity for both residential and migratory birds, and wildlife species. The IDA, a soft loan window of the World Bank, is currently evaluating the project which will strengthen institutional capacity, increase private sector participation, and improve destination infrastructure in support of the…
RAWALPINDI: The Managing Director Pakistan Tourism, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan, while talking to media after attending official celebrations of World Tourism Day in Qatar, stated that in a meeting with Mr. Talib Rifai, Secretary General UN World Tourism Organization, he invited the UNWTO to hold its conferences and events in Pakistan also so that Pakistan can be projected as a peaceful tourist friendly country. Ch. Ghafoor said that he requested UNWTO to help Pakistan in removing of negative travel advisories issued by top tourist generating countries. UNWTO may approach government of Pakistan and recommend the retaining of Pakistan Tourism Development…
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…
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…