Gilgit-Baltistan imposes new entry fees on tourist vehicles
Tourist vehicles to pay Rs2,000; motorcycles Rs500 as region upgrades tourism infrastructure; permit charges for mountaineering and trekking also revisedÂ
World Bank to sponsor PTDC
The World Bank will help the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) develop tourist facilities and resorts in the country by sponsoring different projects.
This was...
Draft ferry policy to be submitted for approval in next cabinet meeting
As per this draft policy, no duty and taxes would be applicable on ferry services and on the procurement of a ship for introducing the service in Pakistan
GB govt strikes deal with NBP to promote homestay tourism
NBP to finance construction of small units along existing houses of GB residents
Global airfares, hotel rates to rise in 2019: industry forecast
The CWT/GBTA 2019 forecast said the rise in hotel rates would be driven by an increased demand for air travel, which would fuel demand for rooms. Room rates are expected to rise by more than 5 percent in Asia and Europe, by 2.1 percent in North America and to fall by 1.3 percent in Latin America
Qatar dispute with Gulf countries hurting international businesses
Doha/Dubai: International businesses are being caught in the crossfire of Qatar’s dispute with its Arab neighbors as it delays shipments, lengthens travel times and...
SOPs for tourists issued as Punjab prepares to reopen tourism
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for visitors as it prepares to reopen the tourism sector in the province.
The...
Tourism industry, govt for developing national economy through sustainable tourism
A National Tourism Conference, (themed) Discover Pakistan, was a multi-stakeholder effort that aimed to address issues faced by the Pakistan Tourism Industry and to...
KP govt approves handing over five more rest houses to tourism authority
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Tuesday approved to handover five more rest houses to the provincial tourism authority for the promotion of...
PTDC to launch tourist police force based on Thailand’s model
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Abdul Ghafoor said on Wednesday that the government would introduce a special police force based on Thailand’s...
Take your love to Paris with Shell Pakistan
Are you waiting to surprise your significant other with a vacation but short on budget? How about taking him/her to Paris, the city of...
Govt to provide telecom, internet services at key tourist spots
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to provide telecom or internet facilities to key tourist spots in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to officials, the Universal...
ECO countries select Lahore as Tourism Capital for 2027
The 6th ECO Tourism Ministerial Meeting held in Erzurum, Turkey officially declares Lahore the "Tourism Capital 2027"
Etihad exempted from laptop ban for US bound flights
Abu Dhabi: At Abu Dhabi International Airport, travelers bound for the United States on Tuesday enjoyed something many others flying out of the Middle...
Pearl Continental to start operations at Malam Jabba Ski Resort
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group announced the signing of a management contract between its subsidiary Pakistan Services Limited and Samsons Group of Companies (PVT) Limited, which...
