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.”…
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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.
LONDON: London’s iconic red double-decker buses are carrying brand Pakistan on the roads of Central London, the hub of world tourists. This ultimate branding campaign is running under the theme of “Emerging Pakistan” and will continue for four weeks. Tens of thousands of people will get to see the London buses daily. During four weeks, millions will see these buses depicting the diversity and beauty of Pakistan. The initiative is a part of celebrations planned by the Pakistan High Commission London for the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan this year. Fully wrapped double-decker buses are showcasing the pristine beauty of…
Mr. Scott Fancher, Senior Vice President of program management, integration and development programs, has announced his desire to retire in September 2017, after a 40-year of very successful Boeing career that spans executive leadership roles across the company’s signature commercial, defense and space programs. “Few leaders have stepped into the crucible of leading edge development programs in aerospace like Scott Fancher,” said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, President and CEO. “His depth and breadth of leadership experience across the entire company exemplifies the ‘One Boeing’ culture that distinguishes us as a leader in aerospace, and his record of achievement in program…
WASHINGTON: As the Supreme Court of United States of America has partially restored President Trump’s Executive Order of ‘Travel Ban,’ Trump sets new criteria for visa applicants from the six Muslim nations. These applicants must now have a “close” family or business tie to the US. New applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran, and Yemen will have to prove they have a relationship with a spouse, parent, child, adult daughter, adult son, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, or sibling that is already in the US. This requirement will also apply to would-be refugees from nations awaiting approval for admission to the US.…
PARIS: Airbus announced $39.7 billion worth of new business during the 2017 Paris Air Show, providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy. The company won commitments for a total of 326 aircraft, including firm orders for 144 aircraft worth $18.5 billion and MoUs for 182 aircraft worth $21.2 billion. A320 Family aircraft sales and commitments were robust, with business accounting for 306 aircraft worth $33.8 billion. This total comprises 132 firm orders worth $14.7 billion, and MoUs for 174 aircraft worth 19.1 billion. In the Widebody segment, Airbus won business for 20 aircraft worth $5.9 billion, comprising…