LONDON: The UK Government has announced that from June 1, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will join other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with UK electronic visa waiver status, making it easier and cheaper to travel to the UK. This positive change comes as the UK is open to business and welcoming back international visitors with all Covid-19 travel restrictions lifted, said VisitBritain, welcoming the announcement. An electronic visa waiver allows the holder to travel to the UK without obtaining a visa provided they complete an online waiver for each visit. A small fee will be applied, and it is quicker…
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ISLAMABAD: To compliment the lifestyle of the upscale residents, living in, Peshawar, Hashoo Group is in the process of developing Pearl-Continental Hotel and Shopping Arcade. Mr. Shakir Bhura, Chief Financial Officer, Hospitality and Real Estate Division, Hashoo Group and Mr. Wasiq Ali Khan, CEO, Star Marketing Pvt. Ltd. had an agreement signing ceremony to provide Marketing services for the upcoming Shopping Arcade, at Pearl-Continental Peshawar, in the presence of Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Hashoo Group and Chairman Board of Governors, Hashoo School of Hospitality Management, On the occasion, Mr. Shairyar Salim, Chief Operating Officer, Pearl Real Estate…
ISLAMABAD: Located in the bustling city of Lahore, it will be the third hotel by Hashoo Hotels in its recently introduced brand of hotels by the name of PC Legacy, following PC Legacy Nasirabad. The brand “PC Legacy” is a new chain of four-star hotels by Hashoo Hotels who already own and operate Pearl-Continental, Marriott and Hotel One across the country. PC Legacy-Airport Lahore will bridge the gap for travellers between the five-star and the select service hotels. In this connection, an agreement was signed by Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hashoo Group, and Mr.…
HUNZA: HUNZA: Lakes showcase some of water’s most alluring qualities, from mesmerizing ripples and mirror-like reflections to crystalline clarity. The world has millions of them, from tiny grass-lined ponds to massive freshwater expanses easily mistaken for oceans. A few of these irresistible bodies of water owe their charisma to climate, others to geologic luck of the draw, and some are even made by the humans who admire them. Since its creation in 2010, Attabad Lake has been one of the most popular tourist attraction for visitors from all over Pakistan and the world and there is no better place to…
New Zealand has welcomed its first international tourists since March 2020 as part of the government’s phased reopening. Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter for the first time since the closure of borders and the ensuing implementation of some of the world’s toughest contra pandemic measures. In emotional scenes at Auckland airport, the first flights landed from Los Angeles and San Francisco, and arrivals handed popular locally made chocolate bars. Vaccinated travellers are required to have a negative pre-departure Covid test. On arrival, they must self-test for coronavirus. Non-vaccinated visitors will be allowed…
World Travel Awards, the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the Europe categories of its 2022 programme. Voting runs until 8 August 2022. Travel industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide are invited to cast their votes for travel brands that they consider to be the very best in the world. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named as the winner. The winners will be unveiled at WTA’s Europe Gala Ceremony 2022, which will take place at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo, Spain on 1st…
Three additional Princess Cruises ships are returning to service welcoming guests back onboard – Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess. This milestone marks a total of 12 ships, 80 percent of the fleet, that will have resumed cruising since July 2021. Island Princess departed Ft. Lauderdale on April 27 on a Panama Canal cruise; Royal Princess sailed from Vancouver on May 2 for the popular “Voyage of the Glaciers” Alaska season; and Crown Princess is scheduled to depart Seattle on May 7 for a summer program of Inside Passage Alaska cruises. “We’re so excited to have three more Princess…
GENEVA: Middle Eastern airlines’ traffic rose 245.8% in March compared to March 2021, a progress compared to the 218.2% rise in February 2022, versus the same month in 2021, as global air travel stays put on recovery mode. Middle Eastern March capacity rose 96.6% versus the year-ago period, and load factor climbed 31.1 percentage points to 72.1%, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which announced passenger data for March 2022. Impacts from the conflict in Ukraine on air travel demand were quite limited overall while Omicron-related effects continued to be confined largely to Asian domestic markets. Total traffic…
DUBAI: Emirates landed in Bali for the first time since the suspension of flights in 2020 due to the pandemic. Emirates flight EK398 landed in Denpasar International Airport on 1 May, and was welcomed by a spectacular water cannon salute to inaugurate the airline’s return. The operating cabin crew of the flight and the passengers were welcomed at the airport with the traditional jogged bumbung dance performance, which reflected Bali’s unique culture and rich heritage, followed by a cake cutting ceremony in attendance of representatives from DPS Airport. The resumption of Emirates’ services to Bali, comes with the easing of…
NEW DELHI: India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals. This information has been shared by the global airline body, International Air Transport Association (IATA) with its member carriers. India has taken this step after China had reportedly blocked the entry of around 22,000 Indian students studying in the Chinese universities. They are unable to attend their physical classes due to Chinese entry restrictions. For two years the Indian students had been taking online classes as physical classes were not taking place. But now when the university campuses are back with the physical classroom teaching they are finding it…