MUSCAT: Oman Air has launched a seasonal service between Muscat and Tbilisi, Georgia. The carrier will offer two weekly direct flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Flights will operate from June 16th until mid-September, subject to government approvals. The Wednesday flight from Muscat will depart at 20:15 and arrive in Tbilisi at 00:15.The flight from Tbilisi will depart Thursday at 01:15 and arrive in Muscat at 05:00. Oman Air will maintain its comprehensive safety program throughout all elements of the travel journey to ensure that guests fly confidently. Masks are required when guests are on board…
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VENICE: The first cruise ship since the pandemic began has made its way through the heart of Venice, escorted by triumphant water-spouting tugboats and elated port workers. However, hundreds of people staged protests on land and in a small armada of wooden boats waving “no big boats” flags as the cruise ship travelled down the Giudecca Canal. The battle for Venice’s future was stark as the MSC Orchestra set sail with some 1,000 passengers. The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to the historic city of canals after more than 18 months, but the vessel reignited an anti-cruise movement…
MADRID: UNWTO is inviting public and private stakeholders from around the world to take part in a Global Survey of Climate Action in Tourism and help identify frontrunning initiatives and opportunities to accelerate climate action in tourism. Launched on World Environment Day, the survey aims to support the ongoing efforts of the sector to reduce its environmental impacts and carbon emissions, as well as to strengthen its capacity to adapt to a changing climate. In May, the Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations stressed the need to rethink tourism and shape a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive sector. They also…
BANGKOK: The recently-concluded Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart (ATCM) 2021, which focused on regenerating the adventure industry, took place through online formats and on-ground activities in Clark, Philippines. The two-day niche event, attracted 582 delegates from 53 destinations, with international delegates making up 56 per cent of the total in attendance. With both travel mart and conference elements, the B2B trade mart welcomed 67 seller organisations from 13 destinations and 65 buyer organisations from 28 source markets. The event, which was organised by the PATA, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), brought together international experts…
BELARUS: Pakistan Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan called on the Chairman of Belarusian House of Representatives H.E. Mr. Andreichenko Vladimir last week. The meeting was also attended by the Chairperson of the Standing Commission on International Affairs/Head of Pakistan-Belarus Friendship Group H.E. Mr. Savinykh Andrei. Welcoming the Ambassador to Belarus, the honourable Chairman recalled his last visit to Pakistan in 2017, highlighted the potential for bilateral cooperation, expressed satisfaction over the growing trade and economic relations which crossed US $ 52 million in 2020 and reiterated his invitation to the Parliamentary delegation from Pakistan headed by the Speaker of National Assembly…
LONDON: The UK’s biggest bus and coach operator, Stagecoach, and the world’s leading open-top bus brand, City Sightseeing, have joined forces with Grupo Julià, a specialist in global tourism and mobility services, to launch a brand new sightseeing service for London. At a time when the country is re-opening and people are planning day trips and holidays, boosting domestic tourism will initially be absolutely crucial in supporting the restart of London’s economy, and in the longer term, encouraging the return of overseas tourism. The three partners have therefore come together to launch the new service to become the leading operator.…
PESHAWAR: In order to facilitate the tourists in the summer season, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has camping pods at different spots. As per details, the camping pods have been established at 10 tourist spots to provide facilities to the people visiting the northern areas of the country. The camping pods have been established at Thandiani, Sharan, Beshegram, Gabeen Jabba, Sheikh Badin, Mahabin, Yakh Tangi and other spots. Each spot contains 26 camping pods. Last week, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had issued new guidelines and coronavirus-related standard operating procedures (SOPs). All the hotels, guest houses, tour operators, had been directed…
GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to make data-driven decisions when reopening borders to international travel, giving freedom to travel to those tested and vaccinated. Strategies without quarantine measures can enable international travel to restart with a low risk of introduction of Covid-19 to the travel destination, IATA said in a statement. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said: “Covid-19 is something that we need to learn to manage, like we do other risks to health. We accept many things in society that we know come with risks—from consuming alcoholic beverages to how we drive. We don’t…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday announced the fare for its Air Safari service that is scheduled to start from June 12. According to PIA spokesperson, the inaugural flight will fly from Islamabad to Skardu on June 12 and the one-way fare for Air Safari service will be Rs25, 000. PIA has named this service ‘Sadpara Air Safari,’ after the prominent mountaineer, Ali Sadpara, who lost his life along with two international mountaineers during their quest to conquer K2 in winter. The national airline said that the Safari flight would operate every Saturday from the New Islamabad Airport and…
LONDON: After almost three years of construction and a £90m investment. With an internal area of 7,500m2, making it larger than a Premiership football pitch, Rolls Royce has opened a major milestone project of Aerospace. Testbed 80 was designed with distinctive technologies and systems which are more capable and complex than any previous engine testbeds. Earlier this year, the testbed conducted its first run on a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine at the test facility in Derby, UK. “Testbed 80 is the largest facility of its type in the world. However, it is not only big but it is also smart…