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…
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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…
MANAMA: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air on June 22 celebrated the launch of its direct thrice-a-week service to the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A celebratory event took place at Bahrain International Airport with The Georgian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman George Janjgava joining the officials of Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, Bahrain International Airport and Gulf Air. Commenting on the launch, Gulf Air CEO Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “I am delighted Gulf Air is directly connecting Bahrain and Georgia and witnessing such high demand as we commence operations is a positive indication of what is to come.” “I look forward…
PARIS: Qatar Airways was announced the World’s Best Airline at the Skytrax 2017 World Airline Awards. Voted Best Airline by travellers across the world in the annual passenger survey, the Doha-based carrier has won the prestigious Airline of the Year title for a fourth time. Qatar Airways enjoyed further success by winning major awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best First Class Lounge and as the Best Airline in the Middle East. Singapore Airlines, a perennial favourite in the awards was ranked No. 2 in the world, also receiving awards as the Best Airline in Asia, the…