RAWALPINDI: The Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan informed Nepalese Ambassador H.E. Sewa Lamsal Adhikari that Pakistan is a land of opportunities where 14 high mountains among 5 in Pakistan and largest glaciers 73 kilometers out polar region besides lakes, valleys, deserts and other tourist attractions. Nepal also has 8 over 8000 meters peaks. There are too many common tourist attractions Pakistan and Nepal share, which include mountains, culture and local cuisine. Now it is the time to project good image of the region including both Pakistan and Nepal as peaceful countries. Buddhist remains in…
Author: holidayweekly
FRANKFURT: In these days of being constantly available thanks to modern technology, many people long for a place to take refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and turn inward. And now Frankfurt Airport has added a Quiet Room where travelers can do exactly that. Harry Gatterer, a trend researcher and futurologist who leads the Zukunftsinstitut (“Future Institute”) in Frankfurt and Vienna, explains why havens like this are so important in today’s fast-paced world: “In the 21st century, we are constantly bombarded by masses of information and bathed in the glow of screens with hardly a break. The…
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s cruise tourism continues to grow exponentially, recording a 40 per cent increase in vessel calls and 48 per cent increase in passengers to Zayed Port and Sir Bani Yas during the 2016/2017 cruise season, said a report. The 2016/2017 cruise season saw more than 345,662 tourists visit the emirate, up from 232,605 in 2015/2016. Likewise, vessel numbers increased from 115 in 2015/2016 to 161 in 2016/2017, said a report. Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate’s commercial and community as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, announced the close of its best-ever…
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced the 14 most popular tourist attractions and activities as well as medical and wellness services in Thailand among Chinese tourists, as a result of the much anticipated “2017 People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists” campaign. H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and H.E. Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided over the “2017 People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists.” Thailand announces 14 Thai tourism favourites as voted by Chinese visitors H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, expresses…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has revamped its online customer-experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud. The deployment carried out by Link Development, a Microsoft Certified Cloud Service provider and global technology solutions provider, enables Gulf Air to deliver world-class Web and cross-device services while future-proofing its online platform, giving customers access to information and services around the clock, from anywhere in the world, with lightning-fast response times. “At Microsoft our mission is to help every individual and organisation on the planet to achieve more and we are deeply proud to have played a part in…
ISLAMABAD: In order to revive the country’s weak film industry, The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday, 14 June, announced a special package for the artists and the workers associated with it. “Reviving the film Industry was our top most obligations. It gives me immense pleasure to announce the biggest ever special package in the history of Pakistan for the artists and workers associated with this industry, which surely is the fulfillment of yet another promise like our other pledges,” the Prime Minister said in a statement. He said art and artists were those trustees of…
Global airline share prices are up 20% year on year following a further 7.8% rise last month, according to international airline body IATA. European carriers saw the biggest rise of 14%, although gains were seen in all three global regions. IATA said prices were up despite a squeeze on airline profit margins due to higher costs and weak yields in May. Passenger growth continued and load factors reached a record high during the month, although yields remained 3% to 5% lower than a year ago. Jet fuel prices continued to fall in May, when they were down by 5.6% for…
MANAMA: Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air said its Chief Executive Officer Maher Salman Al Musallam has resigned. In a brief statement, the airline announced that the board of directors has accepted the resignation. No details concerning his succession or reasons for quitting were disclosed. Al Musallam told media that there was no particular reason for his decision: “I would like to retire as I have been with Gulf Air for seven plus years.” The announcement comes after Gulf Air appointed its new board of directors on May 14. Al Musallam was appointed to the position of chief executive in May…
KARACHI: With an allocation of Rs: 2.88 Billion, the fund for the Sindh Department of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities has remained more or less the same in the 2017-18 fiscal year. The 2017-18 allocation is for 63 schemes, 48 ongoing and 15 new. Last year, the culture department was allocated Rs2.01 billion for a total of 66 schemes. In the 2016-17 fiscal year, the department failed to complete even half of its new and old schemes, while many schemes proposed for the 2017-18 budget were turned down. This includes the establishment of the Sindh Institute of Music and Performing Arts, Jamshoro…
PIA has announce 25% discount during Eid Holidays starting from June 27 till June 29.