Trending in Travel

On the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day,’ Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Tourism, Wasi Shah, unveiled exciting plans to elevate Pakistan’s tourism industry. Among the key announcements is the launch of a user-friendly ‘tourism app,’ designed to provide easy access to information about tourist destinations. Additionally, the government aims …

Often referred to as the “Switzerland of Pakistan,” the Swat district is currently experiencing a surge in foreign tourists, particularly from European countries, eager to explore the unparalleled natural beauty of this remarkable region. Influx of foreign tourists in Swat According to the district administration, the month of September has …

In the initial month of the 2023-24 fiscal year, Pakistan achieved earnings of US $57.030 million through the provision of various travel services across different nations. This reflects a substantial growth of 26.51 percent when compared to the same services’ worth in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year, …

The majestic Siran Valley, located in the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically in Mansehra, has been a magnet for weekend tourists seeking respite and natural beauty. They have been reveling in the delightful weather while capturing memorable selfies for their social media platforms. The majestic Siran Valley in Mansehra …

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed stated on Tuesday that, starting in 2024, a stringent monitoring system has been implemented for private Hajj tour operators to enhance pilgrim support. Furthermore, a smart app has been introduced to effectively register complaints from Hujjaj. In a conversation with a …

Himalaya Airlines successfully launched its inaugural flight from Kathmandu to Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province on Sunday. Flight H97220 departed in the morning with 114 passengers on board, while the return flight, H97221, is scheduled to return to Kathmandu in the evening. Himalaya Airlines: A Nepal-China joint venture This Nepal-China …

If you’ve been trying to book an apartment for a short vacation in New York in recent weeks, you may have been surprised at how little is available on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. A city law went into effect this week that bans rentals for less than 30 days, …

An Airbus A350 took off from the central Chinese city of Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, with 270 passengers bound for London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday morning, marking the resumption of the direct flight route from Wuhan to Europe after the pandemic. Operated by China Southern Airlines, this air service …

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed on Saturday chaired a high-profile meeting centring on accelerating the application process for Hajj 2024 and delving into the comprehensive implementation of a long-term Hajj policy.  Religious Affairs Secretary Aftab Akbar Durrani, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary for Hajj, and Director …

Skardu International Airport on Monday received its first international flight from Dubai this morning.  According to the spokesperson Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the plane landed at 08:33 am with 79 passengers on-board.  He added, it later took off for Islamabad at 10:43 am.  “This is indeed a momentous occasion for …