SYDNEY: The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia has asked the Government to urgently secure Sydney’s cruise infrastructure or risk losing out on the surge in global demand for ocean cruising. TTF Chief Executive, Margy Osmond, said that without an immediate solution to address the current lack of cruise infrastructure in Sydney Harbour, top cruise companies would make the call to bypass Sydney as a premier destination. “Demand for ocean cruising is surging internationally and Australia is currently positioned as one of the world’s fastest growing cruise markets, with passenger numbers increasing by 20 per cent on average each year for…
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ISLAMABAD: Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan, Advisor to the PM on Aviation said on Thursday, 4 May that direct connectivity of PIA flights to Central Asian states would be started soon. This will not only open new chapters of regional linkages and will also further enhance the economic and trade related activities with the countries of this region. He expressed these views while talking to the Federal Minster for Commerce and Trade Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan who called on him here in Islamabad. According to a press statement issued here, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad assured the commerce minister of support in enhancing…
ISTANBUL: Turkish airlines and Middle East Airlines signed a codeshare agreement on 4 May, covering routes between Turkey and Lebanon, and expanding the travel opportunities for the passengers of both airlines. Middle East Airlines Chairman and Director General, Mohamad A. El-Hout and Turkish Airlines’ Deputy Chairman and CEO, Bilal Ekşi signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from both sides at MEA Head Quarters in Beirut. This new codeshare agreement, which will come into effect on May 15, will broaden the commercial partnership between the two companies and their respective countries. At the same time, passengers of both…
DUBAI: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, has partnered with VFS Global, the largest visa service provider in the world, to facilitate visa issuance for passengers flying to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The online visa facility will launch this summer on gulfair.com. While Signing the agreement with VFS Global, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Ahmed Janahi, said: “We are partnering with VFS Global to provide a much needed service to Gulf Air passengers that will support our national carrier’s longstanding efforts to promote the Kingdom as a destination to a broad spectrum of travellers while making the…
GILGIT: The Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan has told all the tour operators and the foreign tourists that obtaining a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Interior ministry in Islamabad is compulsory for all Gilgit-Baltistan visiting foreign tourists. In this regard, a letter was also sent by the ministry to the Gilgit-Baltistan government says that it has been reported that foreigners are frequently visiting Gilgit-Baltistan without obtaining an NOC or security clearance from the ministry, which is against the rules. The letter asks the authorities concerned to take concrete measures to curb the practice. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Hafizur Rehman has…
DUBAI: India Tourism displayed the immense tourism potential of the country, both business and leisure travel by unearthing ‘Incredible India’ banner during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 held in Dubai last month. 24 participants from India, representing the diversity of heritage, nature, and culture participated in the India Pavilion set up by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The theme chosen for ATM-2017 was “Yoga & Wellness”. One of the highlights of ‘Incredible India’ being showcased at ATM was the depiction of India as a multi-faceted tourist destination for luxury, wildlife, and wellness/medical tourism. India has 35 World…
SHANGHAI:China’s commercial aerospace dreams took wing on Friday, as the first Chinese-built passenger jetliner completed its first public flight test, embodying the country’s ambitions to take on the industry champions, Boeing and Airbus. [huge_it_slider id=”28″] With a brisk breeze blowing through light smog under overcast skies, a large crowd of government officials and aerospace executives gathered to watch as the C919, white with a green-and-blue striped tail, underwent a lengthy preflight check, then rumbled down a runway and into the sky for a test flight that lasted about an hour. The aircraft landed safely, and Comac, its manufacturer, declared it…
LAHORE: Channel Group is one of the Leading Travel Group in Pakistani’s Travel & Tourism Trade, Company growing progressively and it has great leverage of nationwide infrastructure, operation strength & strong relation with Airlines & suppliers with the experience of more than 1.4 Decade. Channel Group Chairman Mr. Asif Naseer Khara has recently launched new OTA office of www.faremakers.com consisting upon 54 Numbers of Sales Counter under one Roof. Chief Guest of the Grand Launching Ceremony were Mr. Sam Wong General Manager- Pakistan of Sabre Travel Network Pakistan (Private) Limited. & Mr. Naeem Siddique Senior District Manager-Sales Sabre Lahore. Chairman…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced new roles and responsibilities for four of its most senior Emiratis. [huge_it_slider id=”26″] Mr. Ahmed Al Qubaisi, who currently holds the position of Vice President aero political and industry affairs, will be promoted to senior vice president and take on responsibility for international affairs and for environmental affairs. Mr Al Qubaisi joined Etihad Airways in 2015 as vice president alliances and partnerships, before being promoted to his current role in 2016. Mr. Hareb Al Muhairy is to become Senior Vice President, UAE and GCC sales, responsible for driving sales revenues in the airline’s priority…
ISLAMABAD: While talking to the French Ambassador Ms. Martine Dorance, who called on her here on Wednesday, 3 May, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of state for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage said that the Government of Pakistan is making strenuous efforts to project beautiful culture and heritage of Pakistan at the global level. According to a press statement, the Minister of State said that Pakistan highly valued its relations with France and would like to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of art, culture, information and preservation of heritage. She said that in view the culture being…