DOHA: Due to the recent emergence of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, and with immediate effect, Qatar Airways will no longer be accepting passengers travelling from five Southern African countries in our global network. However, we will continue to accept passengers for travel into these countries in-line with current restrictions. Passengers who are booked on Qatar Airways flights from seven …

The Consulate of Italy in Karachi organized Cheese Tasting and Gala Dinner to celebrate the Italian Cuisine Week. The event was organized together with Gerry’s Group, Emirates, Casinetto, Saltage Steakhouse, HBL Bank, Avari Towers. The event featured sampling of Italian Artisanal Cheese by the guests with the cheese expert, Antonio Fracchiolla followed by an exclusive menu prepared by Chef Samuele …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (COTHM) hosted an event on 26th-November-2021 at their North Nazimabad Campus celebrating the International Cake Day Competitions. The event took place between 6 categories of cakes and 40 students. (Categories: Butter Cream, Painted Butter Cream/Fondant, Double Tier Fondant, Gravity Fondant, 3D cakes and wedding cakes). Apart from the competition itself. …

By Mehreen Mushtaq Kazi KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi hosted a press conference for introducing traveling chefs Mr. Samuele Crestale and Mr. Antonino Fracchiolla for 6th Edition of Italian Cuisine Week that is being held at Avari Tower, Karachi from 22nd Nov till 28th Nov 2021. His Excellency Mr. Danilo Giurdanella welcomed members of press fraternity (which included …

The launch of the BMW Motorrad is just around the corner and the excitement has already begun. Dewan Motors signs a contract with Umair Jaswal as their ambassador for BMW Motorrad brand. “I am very excited to be the face of Motorrad brand as well as emotional at the same time to have become a part of Dewan family”, said Umar …

Emirates has restarted operations at Concourse A at Dubai International ahead of the peak travel period, which will see a high volume of travellers passing through DXB’s Terminal 3. One of the busiest periods this year starts today and will run up until the National Day holiday weekend. In tandem, Emirates has also been ramping up its operations to meet …

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was honoured with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 edition of Gulf Business Awards held on 23rd November at the Central Park Towers in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Organised by Motivate Publishing, the annual Gulf Business Awards recognise the most successful companies and industry leaders across different …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has signed a codeshare agreement with airBaltic to offer customers enhanced connectivity to/from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Finland. The codeshare partnership will open new travel opportunities and offer Emirates’ customers convenient access to the Baltic Sea region. airBalitc customers’ will also benefit from seamless access to Emirates’ extensive network, via Dubai. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At the recent Arabian Travel Awards, Tourism Malaysia Dubai Office has won the Most Exemplary Tourism Authority Award against four other nominees. Organised by Durga Das Publications, this year marked the fourth edition of the prestigious Arabian Travel Awards, which was held at Le Meridien Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 21 November 2021. As the …

By Mehreen Mushtaq KARACHI: Soft lighting, peaceful music, pleasant ambience, full moon, soothing breeze of november, mouthwatering aroma of food, positive energy, the whole scenario was alluring. Hotel Mehran is situated at shahrah-e-faisal in Karachi(the city of lights). This place has 182 rooms with uncompromising service to customer satisfaction. Coffee shop, gymnasium, banquets, where you can conduct formal and informal events …