MANAMA: Gulf Air is set to launch its dedicated holidays unit “Gulf Air Holidays” and has appointed online travel booking company “Ezeego1.com” as the back-end service provider. Gulf Air Holidays will offer travellers a wide range of holiday packages and tailor-made travel solutions to destinations worldwide – both across the Gulf Air network and beyond. Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are looking forward to the launch of Gulf Air Holidays – a key service to our customers that will cater to their various and diverse travel needs. With Ezeego1.com as our back-end service provider, we anticipate…
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SINGAPORE: Global travel technology leader Sabre Corporation reported its first quarter 2017 financial results this week. Sabre President and CEO Sean Menke said Sabre got off to a solid start in the first quarter, with stronger than expected revenue growth. “The macro global travel environment was supportive of growth in travel, and helped drive strong bookings, passengers boarded and hotel transaction growth across our businesses in the quarter,” said Menke. Global highlights as follows: First quarter consolidated revenue increased 6.5% to $915.4 million, compared to $859.5 million the year prior. Airline and Hospitality Solutions revenue grew 8.2% to $258.0 million…
Written by Ch. Faisal Mahmood Media Freedom, made more free and crowded by Pakistan’s immediate past ‘dictator’, is of essence to the better development of our country’s economy, social wellbeing and its place in the comity of nations. Freedom of the Press should, at all times, be upheld and honored. But for it to be honoured, it has to be responsible; not only to its financiers or chosen leaning or government, but to the State and to its readers/viewers.Certainly, it should not be out of tune with what the sciences of politics and mass communication call ‘The General Will’ of…
LAHORE: Mr. Sherif Kamel Ismail, Country Manager–Pakistan Qatar Airways visited the head office of Channel Group Travel Channel Int’l (Pvt.) Ltd and met with Group Chairman Mr. Asif Naseer Khara and Appreciated the Channel Group for being the top seller of Qatar Airways. Seen here in the picture Mr. Khara is presenting flower bouquet to Mr. Sherif Kamel Ismail upon his arrival at the office.
RIYADH: By flying 2,906,070 guests in month of April, the most number of passengers flown in a single month, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) achieved a new record in its 72 year history of flying .The figures reflect consistent growth in domestic and international sectors at a time when the carrier is undergoing expansion across its fleet and route network. In 2016, 30 million guests flew with Saudia. As of the beginning of this year, the airline has achieved one third of that figure, flying 10,007,000 by April month-end. Saudia has made significant investments in new onboard product features, technological applications…
MADRID: Is this a good or a sad day for World Tourism? The large camp attending the Executive Council in Madrid from Georgia obviously is having a great day. [huge_it_slider id=”33″] Zurab Pololikashvili, the Candidate for the UNWTO Secretary General from Georgia was elected this afternoon as the next Secretary-General. He received 18 votes in the second round in Madrid today. In the first round, Georgia had 8 votes, Walter Mzembi from Zimbabwe 11 votes. One can only congratulate the prime minister of Georgia for his support. The Georgian ambassador in Madrid almost appeared to be on the sideline during…
Bangkok: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has treated 37 employees from all over the world to a trip of a lifetime, introducing them to Switzerland, the country where the successful global hospitality brand was born. The five-day guided Swiss adventure, which took place this May and rewarded ‘Employees of the Year’ from Mövenpick’s international portfolio of hotels, saw the group’s top talent visit many leading attractions including the Swiss mountains, the famous ‘Cailler’ chocolate factory, the cities of Luzern and Zurich and of course, the Mövenpick headquarters in Baar. With some members of this elite group hailing from much hotter climes…
Dubai: Emirates airline reported on Thursday an 82 per cent year-on-year plunge in its net profits, citing “a turbulent year for aviation and travel.” Profits reached Dh1.3 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2017. The airline’s revenues remained stable at Dh85.1 billion during the year, as it carried 56.1 million passengers, up eight per cent over the previous year. In a statement, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, said 2016-2017 was one of the company’s “most challenging years to date”. “We remain optimistic for…
HANGZHOU: Construction of Boeing’s first overseas facility as part of its 737-production system started Thursday, 11 May in the east China port city of Zhoushan. The construction will consist of two parts — a Boeing 737 completion center and the delivery center. It is scheduled to be completed in 2018. Boeing and Chinese aviation manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) will jointly run the completion center, in which flight entertainment systems and seats will be installed in Boeing’s 737 aircraft. “Today we all see a vibrant, win-win partnership that supports the growth and development of China’s aviation industry…
KARACHI: Last week, Governor Sindh, Muhammad Zubair visited Karachi Marriott Hotel to grace a high profile function. He is seen here in picture being warmly greeted by Mr. Hartmut Noack, Regional General Manager Karachi Marriott Hotel.