KARACHI: The SKAL-International Karachi Chapter, which has been activated this year, hosted a lunch for its members and guests at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. In his opening remarks the President of Karachi Chapter, Syed Javaid Hasan welcomed the guests and introduced the SKAL International Karachi founder members/Directors and office bearers. Mr. Amin Wali Mohammad is elected as the Vice President while Mr. Khadim Rasool is the Secretary and Ms Tahira Bhojani as Deputy Secretary. Mr. Syed briefly informed the guests on the SKAL International working, aims and objectives. He emphasized on the importance of SKAL Club, which is a networking club…
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BERLIN: The refurbished ITB App provides users with all information about ITB and assists as a guide on the exhibition grounds. With the app exhibitors and visitors alike can organise their entire visit to the world’s largest travel show and get all the information and services they need at any time on their mobile device. The new 3D floor plan displays all exhibition and convention halls. In addition the new navigation feature makes it easier to find one’s way from one to another hall. The new private chat room is available to organise the visit much easier than before. The…
BERLIN: Focusing on how to foster sustainable tourism development along the ancient route, the seventh UNWTO Silk Road Ministers Meeting was held earlier at ITB Berlin on 8 March, 2017. 33 countries from the Silk Road and beyond exchanged best-practice on how to advance the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Silk Road Programme engages 33 UNWTO Members States including Pakistan, UN agencies, UNWTO Affiliate Members, as well as an extensive network of private sector stakeholders. Addressing the meeting, UNWTO secretary general, Taleb Rifai, said: “2015 was a landmark year with the approval of the universal SDGs…
DUBAI: The Authorities at Dubai Airports has introduced stricter baggage regulations. The new rules, which came into effect on March 8, rolled out to reduce the risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of its check-in and baggage operation at Dubai International, officials said. “Dubai International Airport (DXB) provides some of the most sophisticated baggage systems in the world,” said Ali Angizeh, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai International Airport. “However, even the most technologically advanced systems can be disrupted by irregular shaped or oversized bags. Bags that are round or do not have a flat surface of any…
BANGKOK: Managing Director PTDC, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan during his visit to Thailand met Pol. Col. Nithithorn Chintakanon, Deputy Commander of Tourist Police Division office and told that the government is committed to promote and develope tourism in Pakistan and wanted to uplift the foreign exchange earning industry by showcasing the country as a tourist-friendly destination. Ghafoor told that to provide best possible security to the tourists the Government of Pakistan would introduce a special police force for the tourists on Thailand’s pattern. “We will establish a tourism police force on the model of Thailand to provide security for incoming…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yusaf, Thursday, March 9, briefed Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on arrangements for Hajj 2017 at the Prime Minister’s House. The PM directed the Ministry to further improve the arrangements for Hajj 2017 by taking initiatives for ensuring better facilities at the minimum possible cost. Sardar Muhammad Yusaf told that was a remarkable improvement in arrangements of Hajj in the last three years in line with the vision of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister appreciated the Ministry and its team led by Sardar Yusaf for their dedication and…
BERLIN: Speaking at the opening ceremony of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism show, 2017 Edition of ITB Berlin, Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General UNWTO Said that Tourism can transform our world and build better understanding in a world living a deficit of tolerance. “We live the worst of times and the best of times. “Times when we wake up every other day with the threat of terrorism at our doorstep and the glooming numbers of unemployment. “Times of isolationism and ill-conceived actions like travel bans, which do not lead to increased security but just to growing tension. “Despite all…
KARACHI:The ladies at Karachi Marriott Hotel celebrated the Women’s International Day with a lavish lunch at Dumpukht with the Regional General Manager Mr. Hartmut Noack.
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines expands its flight map and opens a new destination in Russia. Turkish Airlines will launch its first non-stop scheduled flight between Istanbul and Samara, expanding its network in Russia up to 36 destinations. Turkish Airlines offers up to three weekly flights connecting Istanbul and Samara. TK487 flight departs from Istanbul on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 20:30 and will arrive in Samara at 00:55. TK488 flight departs from Samara on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 02:05 and will arrive in Istanbul (Ataturk Airport) at 04:45. Time is local.
ISTANBUL: Air Namibia (SW) and Turkish Airlines (TK) have signed a codeshare agreement. Effective from March 1, the agreement will cover routes between Turkey and Namibia, and set to expand further travel opportunities for the passengers of the two airlines. The signing ceremony took place at Turkish Airlines’ Headquarters in Istanbul. Namibia Deputy Minister of Works & Transport Sankwasa James Sankwasa and Turkish Airlines Deputy Chairman and CEO Bilal Ekşi signed the deal in the presence of senior officials from both sides. The new codeshare agreement is bound to broaden the commercial partnership between two companies and their respective countries.…