LAHORE: Pakistan Rangers and India’s Border Security Forces are set to replicate Wagah border’s elaborate military drill in one of three border openings between the two countries, to draw more tourists. Amid frosty ties between Pakistan and India, Pakistan Rangers and the Indian Border Security Force plan to open a new front of bonhomie on the Punjab border. The security forces of the neighbouring countries plan to develop the Sulemanki- Sadiqi joint check post (JCP) as a tourist spot on the lines of the Attari-Wagah JCP soon. “Sulemanki and Sadiqi have tourism potential so both nations have made up their…
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SEVILLE: Dr. Peter Burns, director of the University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Tourism Research, delivered the opening keynote speech at a conference organised by the Network of European Regions for Competitive & Sustainable Tourism in Seville. He told the delegates: “Tourism is frequently cited as the engine for socio-economic growth. It is indeed the driving force behind the visitor economy, which in turn powers the creative and cultural economies. “We can see that tourism and culture, including cultural heritage, are inseparable. By capitalising on local heritage and culture, destination management organisations take a key leadership role in their local visitor…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will provide passengers with an option of daily flights between Karachi and London from April 25, 2017. Two of these flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, would be operated directly, while on other days convenient connections of two to three hours would be provided from Lahore or Islamabad for flights operating from there. For tickets purchased before May 27, PIA is also offering special promotional 15 per cent discount on flights operating via Lahore and Islamabad, which would be valid for travel till the end of current year. At a brief ceremony held at the PIA…
DUBAI: Emirates will be cutting down on its flights to the US following the recently imposed electronics ban coupled with visa restrictions resulting into weakened travel demand. The airline said in a statement on Wednesday that starting next month it would be reducing flights to five of the 12 US cities it currently serves, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Seattle, Boston and Los Angeles. “This is a commercial decision in response to weakened travel demand to US. The recent actions taken by the US government relating to the issuance of entry visas, heightened security vetting and restrictions on electronic devices in…
LUXOR: Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed the tomb of a nobleman from more than 3,000 years ago, the latest in a series of major discoveries of ancient relics that Egypt hopes will revive a tourist business that has been hit by political instability. [huge_it_slider id=”13″] Consisting of an open court leading into a rectangular hall, a corridor and inner chamber, the archaeologists found the tomb of Userhat, a Judge from the new kingdom, near the Nile city of Luxor. The Ministry of Antiquities government of Egypt said on Tuesday, 18 April. In one of the rooms, archaeologists found a collection of…
MANAMA: Zayid bin Rashid Al Zayani, Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain has been appointed as the new Chairman of Gulf Air Board with effect from April 10, 2017. Sources confirmed that Al Zayani will hold the position for the next three years, in replacement of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, who has been in the position since November 2012. Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, had begun a restructuring plan in 2013, in a bid to cut losses. Since then, the company’s workforce was reduced from 5,000 employees…
DUBAI: The UAE has been named the most competitive economy for travel and tourism in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF). The UAE, which welcomed 14.4 million international visitors in 2015, has been ranked number one in the Middle East region for business environment, safety and security, human resources, transport infrastructure and ICT readiness, among many others. Globally, the UAE ranked 29th on the list, followed by Qatar (47th position) in the overall ranking for the Middle East, with Bahrain (60th position), Israel (61st position) and Saudi Arabia (63rd…
DUBAI: The Granting of visas on arrival to Chinese and Russian tourists by the UAE has sparked a huge influx of tourists to Dubai, with hoteliers reporting they’re nearly fully booked. During the first three months of the year, hotels across the emirate recorded an occupancy level of 86.3 per cent, showing a 2.7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The increase in bookings was more significant in affordable properties than in posh, high-end hotels, with Dubai’s “midscale and economy classes” experiencing a combined 7.2 per cent year-over-year growth in room uptake and luxury hotels posting…
ATLANTA: Anticipating the huge repercussions of passenger dragging very unpleasant incident of United Airlines, Delta has given green single to airport employees to offer passengers up to almost $10,000 in compensation to give up their seats on overbooked flights. Delta’s move comes as United Airlines struggles hard to recover from images of a passenger’s forced removal from a sold-out flight. The Passenger dragged off United flight lost two teeth told his Lawyer. In an internal memo obtained by the media, Delta says gate agents can offer up to $2,000 in compensation, up from a previous maximum of $800, and supervisors…
KARACHI: Last week Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) organised the 14th My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition at Karachi Expo Centre. The event, by all means was a thumbing success where thousands of people visited the Expo and appreciated the arrangements good quality, and vast variety of products on display. Among all, the centre of attraction for all the visitors was the colourful Thailand Pavilion setup by the Royal Thai Consulate, Karachi, where all Thai products which are being imported by Pakistani businessmen were displayed in an organised manner. Reaching at Expo Centre H.E. Suwat Kaewsook, Consul…