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LAHORE: Khawaja Saad Rafique, Federal Minister for Aviation and Railway has announced that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had earned Rs 2.14 billion through its collaboration with Turkish Airlines. “That is correct. The partnership has been very good. We have regularly been able to fully load our flights,” says Abdullah Hafeez Khan, PIA’s Spokesperson. The partnership between PIA and Turkish Airlines is a codesharing arrangement that allows PIA to access twenty-eight destinations through its counterpart’s hub in Istanbul. These twenty-eight destinations are exclusively across the USA, the UK, and Europe. The mechanism is currently a means for PIA to maintain routes…

KARACHI: last week, the leading businessman of Karachi, Mr. Zubair Baweja, Managing Director, Regent Plaza Hotel & Convention Centre hosted a grand Luncheon reception at Safforn restaurant, Regent Plaza in the honour of His Excellency Dr. Brahim Romani, ambassador of Algeria. A large cross section of the city’s elite, including industrialists, businessmen and professionals responded to his invitation, making the luncheon reception a very impressive event. While addressing a wide cross section of Karachi dignitaries, Mr. Baweja first expressed his sincere thanks to all guests for joining him to welcome His Excellency Dr. brahim Romani. He said that political ties…

KARACHI: Heritage Foundation and the Bank of Punjab hosted a press conference here earlier today at a five-star hotel, to throw light on Heritage Foundation’s endeavours for a Zero-Carbon Alternative Model to build sustainable communities and rehabilitate one million households. The conference was well-attended by the media. With Arif Bahalim performing the duties of MC, the speakers included Prof. Yameen Lari, CEO Heritage Foundation Pakistan, Mrs. Dani and Mrs. Ramu from Pono Colony Village Mirpurkhas, Safeeyah Mooosa, CEO Spiritual Chords/Dadabhoy Foundation and Mr. Zafar Masud, CEO Bank of Punjab. Yasmeen Lari shared a detailed presentation on the occasion and said,…

KARACHI: Hitit, a leading company in the global airline and travel technologies market, continues to provide outstanding service to travel agencies with its Crane APP solution and reinforces this with robust training programs. Most recently, Hitit conducted a two-day refresher training for PIA’s Karachi District Sales Office. Twenty participants were presented with certificates at the end of the program. Hitit continues supporting Pakistan airlines and travel industry with its technology. Since 2018, Hitit has been PIA’s technology partner and has close ties with Pakistani travel agents through its Crane APP solution. Hitit, which is always happy to work actively in…

JAKARTA: International travelers have been flocking back to the popular resort island of Bali as the Covid pandemic subsides, prompting hopes that Indonesia’s battered tourism industry is on the road to recovery. But this week, new laws were passed in parliament that ban cohabitation and sex outside marriage. The laws will apply not just to residents but also to foreign expats and tourists in the country, raising concerns from experts. Although the changes are not expected to kick in for at least another three years, industry players tell that the new criminal code could put foreigners off visiting and hurt…

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has won “Environmental Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award at CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Singapore, as well as “Best Airline for Sustainability 2022” award by Business Traveler USA. Etihad’s sustainability initiatives began with a focus on creating operational efficiencies. The airline quickly went on to unite industry leaders and build a comprehensive, cross organisational aviation sustainability programme that supports decarbonisation, biodiversity protection and waste management. Etihad’s flagship sustainability initiatives include the Greenliner programme using the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners as flying test-beds, and the Sustainable50 A350-1000 launched earlier this year…

ISLAMABAD: To celebrate International Mountain Day 2022, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with Alpine Club of Pakistan and other partner organizations organized a one-day conference on SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN TOURISM at Legends Hotel-Islamabad, on 10 December, 2021. This conference is a part of International Mountain Day celebration on the theme of “Women Move Mountains”. Women play a key role in protection of environment and natural resources mountainous areas and social and economic development. In the conference, four sessions were held on the themes of “Women Move Mountains”, “Sustainable Mountain Tourism in Pakistan”, “Adventure Tourism in the Mountain Areas of…

MUSCAT: Continuing to meet the evolving needs of its passengers, Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever. Designed for those who travel light, the low-cost option allows passengers to opt for no check-in baggage while enjoying savings of up to 20% on tickets and 7kg of carry-on baggage allowance. Available exclusively on the airline’s website and mobile app, Oman Air’s Super Saver fares are competitively priced, making them the perfect option for budget-conscious travellers or for those who are taking short trips and don’t require…

ISLAMABAD: Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director PTDC recently held a meeting with Mr. Zhang Heqing, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Islamabad to discuss the promotion of bilateral tourism between Pakistan and China. Discussion was held on improving facilitation for the tourists on both sides to enhance people to people contact. Mr. Heqing informed that year 2023 will be celebrated as the year of China-Pakistan Year of Tourism Exchange. In this regard a Gandhara Art Exhibition is already planned at Palace Museum in Beijing to showcase Pakistan’s rich potential of diverse culture and long history.…

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has collaborated with creative Emiratis to launch a digital booklet highlighting the country’s legacy, culture, and promising future vision on the occasion of the UAE National Day. The project emphasises the principles and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE, which have been the basis of the union since its inception on December 2, 1971. The digital booklet is created by three Emiratis, Nadia Alnajjar, writer; Noura Khoury, co-author and translator; and Alya Alhammadi, illustrator. The booklet depicts the beauty of the…