71-year-old woman rides bike across northern Pakistan with her son
Travelling is arguably one of the best experiences one can have in their life. This experience allows you to see and explore new places and cultures, meet new people and see life…
Murree admin holds tour operators responsible for #BoycottMurree campaign
Murree’s top officials have blamed tour operators and competing tourist destinations like Nathia Gali of initiating the ‘#Boycott Murree’ social media campaign, denying claims that locals and shopkeepers were involved in harassment…
Tourists responsible for good chunk of global CO2 emissions, study shows
SYDNEY: Domestic and international tourism account for eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions, four times more than previously estimated, according to a study published Monday. The multi-trillion dollar industry’s carbon footprint is…
1.75 million tourists visited Pakistan in 2017
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan saw an increase in tourism due to an improved law and order situation in the country. In 2017, 1.75 million tourists visited Pakistan. Domestic travellers increased 30 per cent, according…
Pakistan can be a paradise for foreign tourists: PTDC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor has said that Pakistan can be a paradise for foreign tourists due to its amazing historical World Heritage sites. “Pakistan is famous…
Meetings held to explore new avenues of tourism in GB
ANTALYA: Two separately held meetings in Turkey focused on exploring the possibilities of Turkish tourists visiting Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) President Firuz Baglikaya and Antalya Chamber of Commerce…
Pakistan to witness a huge surge in international tourism: BBS
ISLAMABAD: The British Backpacker Society (BBS) on Monday said that Pakistan would see a huge surge in international tourism in the coming years, and encouraged travellers to visit what they called was a…
WCLA to launch ‘History by Night’ tourism in Lahore
LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Thursday announced to launch its “History by Night” that will be held on every Friday and Saturday as a regular feature of WCLA…
PTDC be transformed into National Tourism Authority: UNWTO report
RAWALPINDI: A comprehensive report prepared by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) experts has recommended that the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) should be transformed into a National Tourism Authority at the federal…
Ecuador restricts tourism in Galapagos to protect ecosystems
PUERTO AYORA: With its iconic giant tortoises, crested black iguanas, huge ocean manta rays and a veritable menagerie of other cool creatures, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most beautiful places…
Gorakh expressway necessary to boost local tourism, economy: Sindh governor
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said the other day that Gorakh, which is situated in Dadu district, is the main tourist attraction in Sindh. He said Gorakh is a cooler place, where…
Cuba tourism slides in wake of Hurricane Irma, Trump restrictions
HAVANA: Tourism to Cuba, one of the few bright spots in its ailing economy, has slid in the wake of Hurricane Irma and the Trump administration’s tighter restrictions on travel to the…
Volcanic eruption boosts Philippine tourism
MILAN: With chilli-flavoured “lava ice cream” in demand and awestruck tourists packing onto viewing decks, the erupting Mayon volcano is sparking a local business boom in an impoverished region of the Philippines…
TDCP all set to hold Cholistan Desert Rally 2018
LAHORE: The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) is all set to conduct the Cholistan Desert Rally on February 13 in the Cholistan Desert. Speaking at a press conference, Cholistan Task Force Chairman Saud…
‘White oil’: Saudi Arabia seeks place on tourism map
Gazing at a shimmering salt pan below, a group of first-time Saudi hikers descended craggy slopes into a volcanic crater, part of a hidden trove of natural wonders being promoted to kickstart…
Malam Jabba: Hub of tourism in Pakistan
By SYED ANWAR SHAH SWAT: Known for its scenic beauty, Swat is also called the ‘Switzerland of Pakistan’. While the valley has nearly always remained a major tourist attraction, its local economy mainly…
“Punjab can attract tourists”
LAHORE: Punjab has all elements of becoming a destination of choice for tourists owing to its historical monuments, cultural diversity and hospitable people. Speakers expressed these remarks while addressing a seminar “Punjab Tourism…