ISLAMABAD: As usual on this Eid also, tourists thronged to Murree and surrounding areas to spend the Eid holidays as well as enjoy the beautiful rainy weather after a long spell of hot summer. As nothing is much changed management wise, the majority of tourists complained of soaring prices of food items and other commodities, as well as the hike are rates of hotel rooms. Police officials told that more than 12,000 vehicles entered Murree during Eid holidays. Here too, just like every year, this year also, the Murree Expressway was completely choked as thousands of tourist from across the…
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SINGAPORE : Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry has launched its new Fare Nabber API on Friday , June 30, at Sabre’s TTX innovation conference in Las Vegas, which empowers travel companies and developers to create a smarter, more personalized experience for consumers when shopping for airfares. In a world where technology is regularly used to automate and simplify common tasks, consumers expect the same experience when shopping for travel. Today’s travelers want to shop for airfares in new ways. They want to define their preferred trip criteria and be alerted when options…
NEW DELHI: In one of its boldest reform moves, the Indian Government on Wednesday, June 28, approved the privatisation of debt-ridden Air India and its five subsidiaries. After a Cabinet meeting, finance minister Arun Jaitley said “in-principle approval” for AI’s disinvestment had been secured and now a panel headed by him would decide modalities of the sale. Jaitley told the media that Cabinet approval for disinvestment was accorded based on a proposal presented by the civil aviation ministry. The decision comes after the government came around to the view that the financially bleeding airline could serve connectivity goals in private…
KARACHI: Gerry’s International and Gerry’s Information Technology organized an Iftar-Dinner Buffet at Arena-Rangoli for all its Karachi based employees where the spirit of the holy month was shared together. It was an evening to honor, appreciate and to bid farewell to our Former Chief Operating Officer, Syed Kamran Hasan. Gerry’s Group director Mr. Arshad Wali Muhammad graced the evening with his presence where he presented the shield to Mr. Syed Kamran Hasan, along with a cake cutting ceremony. Mr. Arshad Wali Muhammad congratulated him for not only his successful run in the organization but for his humble nature, guidance, support…
Turkish Airlines has picked up four awards in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The awards won by Turkey’s national airline included “Best Airline in Southern Europe”, “Best Business Class Onboard Catering”, “World’s Best Business Class Lounge”, and “Best Business Class Dining Lounge”. The awards were presented to Turkish Airlines’ chairman of the Board and the executive committee M. İlker Aycı by the CEO of Skytrax, Edward Plaisted. Aycı stated: “Being deemed worthy of these awards is a hallmark of our outstanding effort that we show in all spheres of aviation and the steady growth that we perform in this direction.”…
Qatar Airways has celebrated 10 years of unparalleled service to the United States by illuminating the Empire State Building in its signature burgundy and white colors. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency, Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “We were honored to display our colours on one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world, and the headquarters of our USA and Americas Regional offices, the Empire State Building. We believe this is a true testament to our positive presence and fantastic support in the United States. “Qatar Airways is proud to have provided a decade of quality international service…
According to a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global Travel & Tourism sector directly sustains twice as many jobs as the financial sector, and five times as many jobs as the chemicals manufacturing sector. The WTTC Benchmarking Report 2017 compares Travel & Tourism to eight other sectors, which are considered to have similar breadth and global presence, across 27 countries and six regions. In 2016, Travel & Tourism supported 108 million jobs directly, and 292 million in total, taking the direct, indirect, and induced impact into account. The report shows that both on direct…
Written by Ch. Faisal Mahmood The holy month of Ramzaan has passed away and the vast majority of Pakistanis availed the bounties of God’s mercies by fasting, praying and by sharing their advantages with their disadvantaged neighbors, relatives, friends and social service organisations. The People of Karachi like the people of other cities and towns in the country very generously arranged the Aftaari meals on makeshift hospitality tables placed at major crossroads, bus stands and at shopping centres. These offerings wre readied for anyone and everywhere in Karachi. Such offerings – and there were many throughout the city – were…
KARACHI: Iftar-Dinner with variety of food at open-air, sea facing restaurant of Beach Luxury Hotel was a very nice experience in the holy month of Ramadan. Ch. Faisal Mahmood, Chief Editor Holiday Weekly is seen here in the Picture with the staff of Beach Luxury Hotel.
KARACHI: Maintaining its annual Ramadan tradition, Oasis Travel hosted an impressive Iftar- Dinner just before Eid at Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi. The Very well attended event was a good gesture, befitting the market popularity of the Host Travel Trade Group. Mr. Fahad Khan, Director Mr. Aziz Shaikh, Director Commercial Sale Ms. Shazia Zaheer, Head of Credit Control and Mr. Fawwad Kazmi, CFO Oasis Travel welcomed the guests upon their arrival. The city leading travel agents, Ummrah & Hajj operators and media seniors responded to the invitation, particularly the travel trade industry and made the Iftar-Dinner a delightful get together.