Globalization and opening up of economy has turned the world into a global

village. Any enterprising businessman cannot turn a blind eye to this change.

‘Grow and spread your wings’

- fuelled by this corporate philosophy, Akbar Travels has widened its network by

opening branches, catering to the high flying and need-based patrons in India and

overseas.

 

MUMBAI : Mumbai, the financial capital and business powerhouse of India, is

the headquarters of Akbar Travels. It provides a 24-hr service facility with

conveniently located branches in:

Crawford Market The birthplace of Akbar Travels since 1978 and the

headquarters of the Akbar Network,this branch plays a pivotal role in the

company’s productivity.

C.S.T.Located opposite the most popular landmark, this branch provides its

services to South Mumbai.

Dadar This particular branch is located to serve the Central Zone of

Mumbai.

Andheri The most developing area of the Mumbai suburbs with

Multinational Corporates, Seepz and MIDC. Akbar Travels opened a branch

here to reach out to the North Mumbai people.

PUNE : The cultural capital of Maharashtra is spreading its wings into the

industrial sector and is now the Info Tech center of the western region.

Akbar Travels realized the strategic importance of this developing city and

opened branches here to serve the multinationals and the young population.

Today, Pune branch has become the hub for the hinterland of Maharashtra

regions.

TAMIL NADU : Akbar Travel’s strategic move of opening branches in

Chennai in 1996 gave a checkmate to all the other established agencies in

this state of temples and jasmine. Akbar Travels has two IATA branches in

Nungambakkam and Egmore.

Judging the success of these two branches, Akbar Travels, in 2002 and 2005

respectively, opened two more branches in Tamil Nadu in the cities of

Trichy and Coimbatore.

BANGALORE : Entry into the garden city of south, also known as the

Silicon Valley of India, was done within a short span of time. Akbar Travels

was established here as a travel solution provider to the vast corporate and

IT market.

MANGALORE : Akbar Travels started its operations here in 1993, to

develop the travel market of the coastal region of Karnataka. Today, the

economic development and its growth thereon has made Mangalore an

important travel hub.

HYDERABAD : The state capital of Andhra Pradesh is known for its rich

history and culture. People from far come here to explore and experience the

richness of the history and culture. Also, Hyderabad’s potentiality as a route

to the Gulf and the West is growing at a faster phase. Opening a branch here

was another successful venture for Akbar Travels to become the No.1 in

Andra Pradesh.

KERALA : Kerala is God’s Own Country, with serene beaches fringed by

long shorelines. Tourists flock here to relax at verdant hill stations and trail

down tranquil stretches of the emerald backwaters in a “kettuvallam”.They

pamper themselves with the ultimate ayurvedic massages. Aland of magical

festivals, historic and cultural monuments and exotic cuisine Kerala is the

most happening place for the tourists.

Also, statistics prove that Kerala has the largest number of population

traveling and immigrating to the Gulf countries.

Not wanting to miss this booming opportunity, Akbar Travels opened

various branches in this beautiful paradise. In fact, Kerala has the maximum

number of branches and satellite offices.

The main branches of Kerala are at: THIRUVANANTHPURAM

(TRIVANDRUM)

Akbar Travels knew the importance of having its branch in this well

connected capital of Kerala and in 1992 opened its branch here. Today,

Thiruvanathpuram is the biggest hub after Mumbai and Delhi for

international travelers, both inbound and outbound.

CALICUT : The commercial capital of Malabar, Calicut has a very

colourful past.Vasco da Gama, the first European to reach India by sea,

landed here at Calicut. His arrival heralded the period of Portuguese

supremacy in India. The next notable event that happened here was the

opening of Akbar Travels with branches in Perinthalmanna, Tirur and

Kannur. Our Calicut branches cater mainly to the travelers traveling to the

Gulf countries.

KOCHI (COCHIN) : The year 1992 saw Akbar Travels opening its doors

for the customers in Kochi, the queen of Arabian Sea.

Today, Kochi’s importance is growing by leaps and bounds. All the major

airlines are vying with each other to operate from here, showing the growth

trend in Kochi in terms of outgoing passengers. Growth demands additional

supplies where accommodation, transportation etc. are concerned. Akbar

Travels ensures that theses additional demands are fulfilled. Kottayam, the

nearest city to Kochi, also has a branch of Akbar Travels.

GUJARAT : Gujarat is the largest market for UK and USA. In fact, a

significant number of America’s Indian origin population is from Gujarat.

To cater to this segment of the market, Akbar Travels has opened its

branches in key cities like Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

Akbar travels of India provide best travel packages in India for tourists. India has

many amazing tourist spots direct from Himalayas in the north to Kanya Kumari in

the south and Akbar tours and travels have all type of packages where you can

travel all the tourist destinations in India. India has interesting history and

comprises of many historical palaces, forts and monuments. When travelers visit

different states in India they come to know that there is a vast cultural diversity in

India. Every state starting from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala has own customs,

food, clothing and languages. Akbar tours and travels help you to explore this

amazing land with all its uniqueness. Akbar travels of India guides you with

transportations and hotel facilities. Akbar travels of India will plan your trip to

India where you can visit and explore almost all the major tourist destinations

starting from Taj Mahal in Agra to the beautiful beaches in Goa.

Akbar travel online booking help you to book your travel packages seating at

anywhere in the world. Akbar travel online booking offer you many type of Akbar

tours and travels package ranging according to the days you spend in the tour and

places that you want to visit. Akbar travels of India also provide of range of hotels

where you can select from luxury hotels to affordable hotels. Car rentals or

transportation within the city is also given by Akbar travels of India.  Akbar travel

online booking system keeps on updating with advance technology and

requirements of the travelers.

Akbar tours and travels is the largest travel agency in India. Akbar travel online

booking not only deals with plane tickets but also trains ticket booking within

India. Akbar travel online booking system is easy and saves lot of time and money.

Akbar tours and travels have 28 branches which offer tour packages. Akbar travels

of India makes your journey comfortable and you don’t have to worry for anything

when you are travelling on the guidance of Akbar travels. Success of Akbar tours

and travels is because of their services that they provide. Plan your trip with Akbar

tours and travels and explore India.

SERVICES

AIRPORT COUNTERS

SWAGAT SEWA

Passengers at the airports, many time require assistance, which are beyond the

capacity of the “May I Help You” counters located there.. For providing precisely

such assistance, Akbar Travels operates a 24-hour Airport Assistance Counter,

Swagat Sewa.

 

SWAGAT SEWA PROVIDES SERVICES LIKE:

1. Passenger Handling, which ensures smooth passage till the Security hold for

departing passengers and a lovely stay for the tourists who are visiting India.

2. Hotel Bookings and transportation are also done as per the needs and budget

of the passenger.

3. Car Rental Arrangement, which saves the passenger the hassle of searching

for a car to go to the hotel/home.

4. Wheel Chair is arranged for the differently abled and aged passengers.

5. We also provide assistance for the procurement of air tickets of any airlines.

6. Medical Assistance in form of arranging for ambulance, medical aide and

hospital admission is provided as and when needed.

7. Unaccompanied children, traveling alone will be looked after from the time

of departure of the flight till they are safely in care of their guardian.

In the arena of domestic & international passenger transport, Akbar Car Rentals is

a name to reckon with. We are the only private sector organization authorized by

the Airport Authority of India –Govt. of India to operate from international and

domestic airports at Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and

Trivandrum. In Pune , we provide this service from the city itself.

Travel Insurance Services

Risk is an unavoidable part of travel, whether it is traveling for pleasure or during

immigration. To safeguard the interests of our travellers, Akbar Travels offers

immigration insurance schemes at its branches across India.

We are the approved insurer for immigration insurance on behalf of a nationalized

insurance company. We also offer travel insurance, tailor made according to the

needs of the traveller. Our travel insurance coverage is based on actual days of

travel. To provide this service, we have tied up with two major private insurance

companies. Since our volumes are very high, our customers can enjoy special

benefits.

Visa Services

Akbar Travels has been immensely popular in the counseling & assistance of visas

of all the countries and the magnitude of our achievements are well known across

India.

HOLIDAY SERVICES

A separate holiday division was started to cater for Leisure Group Travel,

Corporate Incentive Groups and Customized Family Tours, Domestic and

International tours.

Akbar Group has always believed in offering tours at attractive prices. Akbar

Holidays is a “Dream Come True” for the common man. Here, domestic and even

international holidays are offered at attractive prices that appeal to the middle-

income people.

Widest Tour Options Conference Tours

Incentive Tours Student Holidays

Group Tours Family Tours

Student Educational Tours Honeymoon Tours

Cultural Tours Pilgrimage Tours

Adventure Tour Cruise Tours

Akbar Haj & Umra Tours

Akbar Travels, being one of the few traditional travel organizers for decades,

highly values the importance of religious tours.

Akbar Travels started organizing Haj tours and in due course of time earned name,

fame and goodwill not only from our travelers but also from national and other

airlines.

Instead of looking at the profits on such tours, Akbar Travels rewrote the rules of

the business by cutting prices to help the under privileged fulfill their life’s goal.

Akbar’s initiative and organizing capacity paved way for the recognition of the

Government of India.

Twenty years of experience in handling Haj traffic has made Akbar the No.1 in this

field.

Today,the company arranges Haj tour of 35 days for over 20,000 pilgrims.

Umra Package : Akbar Travels of India enjoys the permission from ministry of

external affairs Saudi Arabia to operate as umra tour operator in India. Akbar

Travels of India, predominantly organises Haj pilgrimage for the devoted at a

reasonable price. The company offer elaborate infrastructure, own accommodation,

hygienic food and comfortable travel arrangements, both at point of origin and in

Mecca, for approximately 600 to 1000 pilgrimage every year.

The Haj package is for 35 days, comprising : (16 days in Mecca, 5 days Fariz

Hajj Baitullah, 8 days Medina Munnawara and 1-2 days for travel/rest).

This is inclusive of the following :-

Haj return fare

Endorsement of Haj / Umra Visa

Accommodation

Moellim fees

Local Transportation during Haj

Food, snacks

Ziarat of the holy places in Medina Munnawara

International and Domestic Ticketing

As per IATA records, Akbar Travels is recognized as the largest ticket issuer

in Asia and the number one generator of volume and revenue in the industry.

Today, Akbar Travels is the leading Travel Ticketing Agency in India, who

excels in providing quality service to customers across the country.

Over a decade ago, the organization, keeping in mind the customers, had

introduced the concept of the “most economical fares” where the customer

enjoyed the revenue benefits of the company. The overwhelming consumer

demand led to Akbar Travels becoming the biggest consolidator and

wholesaler in India and over a period of time, these fares became so popular

that they were fondly referred to as ‘Akbar Fares’.

Our dedicated and professional staff is well equipped to handle all types of

ticketing requirements of the customers.

To facilitate speed and efficiency of operation, the organization is equipped

with the state-of-the-art infrastructure across all branches and is in synergy

with all the airline offices.

Akbar Travels Car Rental Services

The company owns a fleet of over 450 cars of models like Esteem,Ford

Ikon,Mercedes Benz Van,Skoda,Camry,Tata Indica,Honda

City,Toyota,Qualis Innova,Swift etc.

Being an all India permit holder and having a strong infrastructure within

India, Akbar provides transportation for any given destination across the

country, from major airports.

The mission and hard work in expansion of Car Rental Division rests with

Mr.Unni- VP of Akbar Group.

Our service is also patronized by various airlines for their crew, staff and

executives

Forex Service

As compared to any other travel agency, Akbar Travels offer the maximum

number of FOREX outlets through our 25 branches in India.Because we are

also a bulk dealer, we can offer our customers the most competitive

exchange rates.

We also have a tie-up with Western Union to enable electronic money

transfers

Special Tour Packages

Explore Kerala at Rs.9750/-

Ooty trip at Rs.2300/- (2 Nights / 3 Days)

Land of Dragon, starting from Rs.10118/- (4 Nights / 5 Days)

Kerala Tours Package - Rs.9605/- per adult (4 Nights / 5 Days)

Rajasthan Tours Packages - Rs.13985/- per adult (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Himajal Tours Packages - Rs.13696/- per adult (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Uttaranjal Tours Packages - Rs.17131/- per adult (8 Nights / 7 Days)

Golden Triangle Tours Packages - Rs.13931/- per adult (6 Nights / 7

Days)

Temple Tours Packages - Rs.8948/- per adult (3 Nights / 4 Days)

AKBAR TRAVELS – A SAGA OF 25 YEARS

When it comes to budgeting your hard earned money for travel, you need someone

whom you can trust, who will give you mega value for your money. You need

someone who provides you with all the travel services under one umbrella.

Not all travel agencies are equipped with the infrastructure and professionals to

provide services right from helping you plan your travel till the time you board the

aircraft.

You need someone like Akbar Travels. Its 25 years of experience gives it the

Confidence to guide you through complex options with unbiased and expert advice

and solutions.

Akbar Travels, an expert who understand your needs and assists you to reach your

final destination with a smile.

A 25 Year journey with Akbar Travels

With conviction as his constant companion, optimism, hard work and the will to

excel as his capital, Mr . K.V. Abdul Nazar started his enterprise, Akbar Travels,25

years ago, in the year 1978.

This small step, taken then has gained momentum and is racing towards the ever-

expanding horizon of excellence .Today, the company has become a leading IATA

agency in India and in process has earned a lot of goodwill from all the airlines,

Government departments, travel fraternity and above all, the “highly valued

customers”.

Akbar Travels offers a wide spectrum of travel related services and facilities,

across its 25 IATA branches, spread al over India and over 30 satellite offices.

The high caliber of professional recruited and trained helps the company enhance

its leadership position in a fiercely competitive travel industry.

Not resting on the glory and laurels of Akbar Travels alone, Mr. Nazar diversified

into other fields to form the Akbar Group consisting of Akbar Travels and Benzy.

Today, Akbar Group generates a turnover of more than Rs.1,500 crores,an

outstanding achievement.

Akbar Travel of India Pvt.Ltd.

‘Total Service’ is the motto, which drives Akbar Travels to offer and organize all

travel related services under one umbrella.

Domestic and International Travel

Car Rentals

Swagat Sewa (Customer Care) at various Airports

Visa Services

Travel Insurance

FOREX Services

Arranging Special Flights for Peak Season Demands( for Corporate

Incentive Groups and Religious groups )

Hotel Booking

Eurail Passes

Cruise Booking

FIT / GIT Group Booking

Awards and Accolades from Airlines

Awards are rewards for hard work. The Akbar Group always motivated its

people to perform better and set new records. The commitment led to No.1

position in productivity to all major airlines. A showcase of awards is the

natural outcome of a company who firmly believes in the fact

that ,'excellence is a direction not a destination'.

But, instead of sitting on its laurels, these awards are an impetus for the

employees to scale new heights.

TRAVEL TIPS

Keep your passport, tickets and money separately.

Put a photocopy of your passport in each your luggage.

Travel with mosquito repellents and other essential medicines.

Label your entire luggage with name and address.

In place of cash Travellers' cheques or Visa Travel Card are best.

Carry some empty plastic ziplock bags.

For your plane ticket Confirm, reconfirm, confirm once again.

Make a list of all your personal medicinesthat you are carrying with you and

carry the ist with you.

Make a list of all the things you forgot while travelling and use the list

before your next trip.

LUGGAGE LOST

For starters, don't panic. Most luggage is only delayed, not lost permanently.

File a missing-luggage form--even if the airline agent insists that your bags

will turn up on the next flight. And take a copy of that with you.

Ask about the airline's immediate reimbursement policy.

Cash for major purchase immediately.

Daily stipend

The best way to lessen the chances your valuables will be lost is to carry

them with you.

Be sure to check in as early as possible to make sure both you and your

luggage make the flight. Try to schedule a reasonable amount of time--at

least 45 minutes--between connecting flights.

Consider buying additional insurance

TRAVELLING WITH VALUABLE BUSINESS RELATED ITEMS

Keep your laptop in a case that doesn't immediately identify it as a

computer. The same advice holds true for cameras, VCRs, etc.

Do not put your laptop on the conveyor belt to be x-rayed. Rather, ask the

security guard to conduct a manual search of the computer and any other

electronic equipment you may have with you.

Once on the airplane, keep your laptop nearby.

Keep your computer underneath the seat in front of you.

Always travel with extra batteries and call the hotel ahead of time to make

sure it has modems and data ports.

Pack an extension cord so you can use the laptop from your preferred spot

DRIVING ABROAD

Obtain an International Drivers Permit (IDP).

Have your Passport photographs ready.

Carry both your IDP and your State Driver's License with you at all times.

PACKING TIPS FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL

Some items that should never be put in the bag you plan to check into the

cargo compartment of the aircraft:

Small valuables: cash, credit cards, jewelry, cameras.

Critical items: medicines, keys, Passport, tour vouchers, business papers.

Irreplaceable items:manuscripts, heirlooms.

IFragile items:eyeglasses, glass containers, liquids.

Remember that the only way to be sure your valuables are not damaged or

lost is to keep them with you.

If you are traveling on more than one airline, check with the airline for its

limits on the size, weight, or number of carry-on pieces. (There is no single

standard applicable.)

If you plan to go shopping at your destination and bring your purchases

aboard as carry-on, keep the limits in mind. Carry the receipts separately.

Don't put anything into a carry-on bag that could be considered a weapon

(e.g. scissors, penknife).

Ask the airlines about the limit for every segment of your international trip

before you leave home, especially if you have a stopover of a day or two or

if you are changing carriers.

The bags you check should be labeled - inside and out - with your name,

address and phone number.

HEALTH

Before going on a trip and especially when traveling to third-world nations

and to locales off-the-beaten-track, we advise you to check over your

personal health insurance policy to see what you are covered for while on

your trip.

If you plan to drive, you should check to see whether your driver's insurance

policy covers you when traveling outside your country. It is almost a

certainty that if you intend to drive, you should obtain car insurance in the

country you are visiting as your local insurance may not be recognized.

The possibility of tour company, cruise company, hotel and/or airline

bankruptcy. You should be aware that bankruptcy insurance has many

technicalities and loopholes. So ask detailed questions and read the coverage

and exclusions carefully.

The possibility that you will get ill or injured and need emergency medical

evacuation: Remember that if you need to be evacuated and don't have

insurance, you will have to pay for the evacuation. This can run into U.S.

$10,000 and up.

The availability of call-in services such as emergency medical referral,

emergency cash advance, emergency message relay, and medication

replacement: Having one number that you can call to arrange emergency

services can give tremendous peace of mind. If you are going off-the-beaten-

track make sure that these services will be available in the particular country

you are visiting.

COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT

The Management of the Company vests in the Board of Directors

consisting of minimum 7 Directors. The Board shall exercise all supervision

over the Company and shall discharge this function by action in relation to

all significant matters. However, the Board of Directors has appointed the

Chief Executive who is fully conversant with the business of the Company

and he will be responsible to manage the day to day business affairs of the

Company.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   Name and Address

Occupatio

nOther directorships

 CHAIRMAN

   

  1

.Mr. John Noel Laxton Business (i) IPC International Power

    5204 Marine Drive Executive Corporation, Canada

    West Vancouver    

    V7W2PS   (ii) Noel Developments

    (Nominee of BCHIL-     Limited, Canada

    Southern)      

 CHIEF EXECUTIVE

     

  2

.Mr. Ali Mahmood Business (i) Southern Electric Limited

    Bani Gala, P. O. NIH Executive  

    Islamabad    

 DIRECTORS

   

  3

.Mr. Stanley Alan Ridley Business (i) B.C. Hydro International

  830 W. 64th Avenue, Executive Limited, Canada

  Vancouver   (ii) B.C. Hydro International

  B. C. Canada   Transpower Corporation

  (Nominee of BCHIL-   Cayman Islands

  Southern)   (iii) B.C. Hydro International

      Power Development

      Coporation, Canada

      (iv) BCHIL Southern Company

      Limited , Cayman Islands

      (v) SEP Holdings Corporation,

      Cayman Islands

  4

.

Mr. Mohammad

Munawar Banker (i) Sui Northern Gas

  Chariman NDFC   Pipelines Limited

  6th Floor   (ii) Oil & Gas Development

  Finance & Trade Centre   Corporation

    Karachi   (iii) Regional Development

    (Nominee of NDFC)   Finance Corporation

        (iv) Pakistan

Telecommunication

        Corporation

        (v) The Hub Power Company

        Limited

        (vi) Pakistan Automobile

        Corporation Limited

        (vii) State Engineering

        Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd

  5

.Mr. Khurshid Hadi Business (i) First Leasing Corporation

   First Leasing

Corporation Executive Limited

    Limited   (ii) THK Financial Services

    Finance & Trade Centre   (Pvt.) Limited

   Shahra-e-Faisal,

Karachi  (iii) MCR (Pvt.) Limited

   (Nominee of First

Leasing   (iv)

Network Leasing

Corporation

    Corporation Limited)   Limited

        (v) Muhibah Aviation (Pvt.) Ltd

        (vi) Newsline Publications (Pvt.)

          Limited

        (vii) Taurus Securities Limited

       (viii

)Scientific & Technological

          Development Corporation of

          Pakistan Limited

        (ix) Southern Electric Limited

  6

.Mr. Mohammad Akram Business (i) Souhtern Electric Limited

    Khan Executive  

    H. No. 7, St. No. 53    

    F-7/4, Islamabad    

  7

.Mrs. Sughra Mahmood Business (i) Southern Travels (Pvt.) Ltd.

    Bani Gala, P. O. NIH Executive (ii) Southern Electric Limited

    Islamabad    

  8

.Mr. Sultan Kurji Business (i) Bowness Bakery (Alberta)

    Vancouver, Canada   Inc., Canada

    (Nominee of BCHIL-   (ii) Tajico Vista Inc., Canada

    Southern)   (iii)Tajico Holdings Inc.,

Canada

        (iv) Millboro Enterprises Ltd.,

          Canada

        (v) Waterfront Hospitality,

          Canada

        (vi) Bustani Developers Ltd.,

          Kenya

           

INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF ASSOCIATED PAKISTANI LISTED

  COMPANIES

 Details of dividend, right and bonus declared during the last five years:

   

Sr. Name of company   Y E A R S

No.     1995 19941993 1992 1991

      % % % % %

     

1. First Leasing Corporation Ltd  

  Incorporated on 31-01-1991 Cash - 20% 20% - -

     

     

2.Network Leasing

Corporation Ltd 

  Incorporated on 19-08-1993   - N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

OVERDUE LOANS

The above companies have no overdues payable to any bank or

financial

institution.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Ali Mahmood. Mr. Ali Mahmood is a lawyer by education. He has

 

considerable experience in various development projects throughout the

world,

including, in the United Arab Emirates, a diesel power station at AI-Ain

and

the Hotel Intercontinental Abu Dhabi. Mr. Mahmood has held office as a

governing member of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

in the

years 1972-73 and also served as a Senator in the Pakistan Senate in

the

year 1976 till the Assemblies were dissolved. Mr. Ali Mahmood is

drawing a

salary of Rs.116,000/- per month with usual company benefits. No

compensation is payable to the Chief Executive for the loss of office.

COMPANY SECRETARY

 Syed Akbar Kazim. Syed Akbar Kazim, possesses degrees in business

 

administration from Pakistan, and USA. He has had several years of

experience in corporate and project finance with Citibank before joining

the group as Director Finance. He is also the Company Secretary. He is

not being paid any remuneration by the Company for acting as Secretary

and no compensation is payable to the Secretary for the loss of his

office.

NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

  Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, the number

of

  Directors of the Company shall not be less than seven.

QUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS

 Save as provided in Section 187 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 no

 person shall be appoint- ed as a Director unless he is a member of the

Company.

INTEREST OF DIRECTORS

  All the Directors may be deemed to be interested to the extent of fee, if

any,

  payable to them for attending the board meetings.

The Directors may also be regarded as interested in the shares that may

be held by them or by the companies in which they are directors and

interested in the dividends to be declared on the shareholding of that

company.

The Directors performing whole time service to the Company may also

be deemed to be interested in the remuneration payable to them by the

company. The directors may also be regarded to be interested to the

extent of loans advanced to the company from time to time by them and

by the companies in which they are directors.

INTEREST OF DIRECTORS IN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE

  COMPANY

  None of the Directors of the Company had or have any direct interest in

any

  property acquired or now proposed to be acquired by the Company.

BENEFITS TO PROMOTERS AND OFFICERS

 No benefit has been given to the officers of the company otherwise than

 remuneration for ser- vices rendered as whole time executives of the

company.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

 The present directors (except Mr. Mohammad Munawar of NDFC) of the

 Company were re- elected with effect from 31 December 1995 for a

period of three years at the first Annual General Meeting.

VOTING RIGHTS

 On a show of hand every member present in person shall have one vote

  except for election of Directors in which case the provisions of Section

178 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 shall apply. On a poll every

member present in person or by proxy shall have voting rights as laid

down in Section 160 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.

BORROWING POWERS

  The Board may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow

money

 

and to mortgage or change its undertaking, property and assets (both

present and future), and to issue debentures, debenture stock, TFCs

and other securities whether outright or collateral security for any debt,

liability or obligation of the Company as provided for in the Article of

Association of the Company.

INTRODUCTION

Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World

Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and stay in

places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four (24)

hours and not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and

other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from

within the place visited." Tourism has become a popular global leisure

activity.

Tourism is vital for many countries, such as Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, Spain

and Thailand, and many island nations, such as The Bahamas, Fiji, Maldives,

and the Seychelles, due to the large intake of money for businesses with

their goods and services and the opportunity for employment in the service

industries associated with tourism. These service industries include

transportation services, such as airlines, cruise ships and taxicabs,

hospitality services, such as accommodations, including hotels and resorts,

and entertainment venues, such as amusement parks, casinos, shopping

malls, music venues and theatres.

History

Wealthy people have always travelled to distant parts of the world, to see great

buildings, works of art, learn new languages, and experience new cultures and to

taste different cuisines. Long ago, at the time of the Roman Republic, places such

as Baiae were popular coastal resorts for the rich. The word tourism was used by

1811 and tourist by 1840.[23] In 1936, the League of Nations defined foreign tourist

as "someone traveling abroad for at least twenty-four hours". Its successor, the

United Nations, amended this definition in 1945, by including a maximum stay of

six months.

TYPES OF TOURISM

Leisure travel

Leisure travel was associated with the Industrial Revolution in the United

Kingdom – the first European country to promote leisure time to the increasing

industrial population. Initially, this applied to the owners of the machinery of

production, the economic oligarchy, the factory owners and the traders. These

comprised the new middle class. Cox & Kings was the first official travel company

to be formed in 1758.

Many leisure-oriented tourists travel to the tropics, both in the summer and winter.

Places of such nature often visited are: Bali in Indonesia, Brazil, Cuba, the

Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Mexico the various Polynesian tropical islands,

Queensland in Australia, Thailand, and Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico in the

United States.

Winter tourism

Major ski resorts are located mostly in the various European countries (e.g.

Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy,

Norway, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland), Canada, the United

States, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Chile, Argentina, Kenya and Tanzania.

Mass tourism

Mass tourism could only have developed with the improvements in technology,

allowing the transport of large numbers of people in a short space of time to places

of leisure interest, so that greater numbers of people could begin to enjoy the

benefits of leisure time.

In the United States, the first seaside resorts in the European style were at Atlantic

City, New Jersey and Long Island, New York.

In Continental Europe, early resorts included: Ostend, popularized by the people of

Brussels; Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) and Deauville (Calvados) for the

Parisians; and Heiligendamm, founded in 1793, as the first seaside resort on the

Baltic Sea.

Adjectival tourism

Adjectival tourism refers to the numerous niche or specialty travel forms of

tourism that have emerged over the years, each with its own adjective. Many of

these have come into common use by the tourism industry and academics.Others is

emerging concepts that may or may not gain popular usage. Examples of the more

common niche tourism markets include:

Agritourism

Culinary tourism

Cultural tourism

Ecotourism

Extreme tourism

Geotourism

Heritage tourism

LGBT tourism

Medical tourism

Nautical tourism

Pop-culture tourism

Poverty tourism

Religious tourism

Space tourism

War tourism

Wildlife tourism

Recent developments

There has been an upmarket trend in the tourism over the last few decades,

especially in Europe, where international travel for short breaks is common.

Tourists have high levels of disposable income, considerable leisure time, are well

educated, and have sophisticated tastes.There is now a demand for a better quality

products, which has resulted in a fragmenting of the mass market for beach

vacations; people want more specialised versions, quieter resorts, family-oriented

holidays or niche market-targeted destination hotels.

The developments in technology and transport infrastructure, such as jumbo jets,

low-cost airlines and more accessible airports have made many types of tourism

more affordable. WHO estimates that up to 500,000 people are on planes at any

time. There have also been changes in lifestyle, such as retiree-age people who

sustain year round tourism. This is facilitated by internet sales of tourism products.

Some sites have now started to offer dynamic packaging, in which an inclusive

price is quoted for a tailor-made package requested by the customer upon impulse.

There have been a few setbacks in tourism, such as the September 11 attacks and

terrorist threats to tourist destinations, such as in Bali and several European cities.

Also, on December 26, 2004, a tsunami, caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean

earthquake, hit the Asian countries on the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives.

Thousands of lives were lost and many tourists died. This, together with the vast

clean-up operation in place, has stopped or severely hampered tourism to the area.

The terms tourism and travel are sometimes used interchangeably. In this context,

travel has a similar definition to tourism, but implies a more purposeful journey.

The terms tourism and tourist are sometimes used pejoratively, to imply a shallow

interest in the cultures or locations visited by tourists

Tourism in India

Tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% to

the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. India witness’s

more than 5 million annual foreign tourist arrivals and 562 million domestic

tourism visits. The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in

2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual

growth rate. The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the development and

promotion of tourism in India and maintains the "Incredible India" campaign.

According to World Travel and Tourism Council, India will be a tourism hotspot

from 2009–2018, having the highest 10-year growth potential. The Travel &

Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 ranked tourism in India 6th in terms of price

competitiveness and 39th in terms of safety and security. Despite short- and

medium-term setbacks, such as shortage of hotel rooms, tourism revenues are

expected to surge by 42% from 2007 to 2017.[7]

India has a growing medical tourism sector. The 2010 Commonwealth Games in

Delhi are expected to significantly boost tourism in India.

Delhi

Delhi is the capital city of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern,

Delhi is a melting pot of cultures, religions. Delhi has been the capital of numerous

empires that ruled India, making it rich in history. The rulers left behind their

trademark architectural styles. Delhi currently has many renowned historic

monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana

Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, and Safdarjung's

Tomb. Modern monuments include Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan,

Laxminarayan Temple, Lotus temple and Akshardham Temple.

New Delhi is famous for its British colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree-lined

boulevards. Delhi is home to numerous political landmarks, national museums,

Islamic shrines, Hindu temples, green parks, and trendy malls.

Goa

Goa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India. A former colony of

Portugal, Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, Portuguese churches, Hindu

temples, and wildlife sanctuaries. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mangueshi Temple,

Dudhsagar Falls, and Shantadurga are famous attractions in Goa. Recently a Wax

Museum (Wax World) has also opened in Old Goa housing a number of wax

personalities of Indian history, culture and heritage.

The Goa Carnival is a world famous event, with colorful masks and floats, drums

and reverberating music, and dance performances. The celebrations run three days

culminating in a carnival parade on fat Tuesday

Kerala

Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. Nicknamed

as one of the "10 paradises of the world" by National Geographic, Kerala is

famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions,

coupled with its varied demography, has made it one of the most popular tourist

destinations in India. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry

significantly contributes to the state's economy.

Kerala is known for its tropical backwaters and pristine beaches such as Kovalam.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the second most visited state in India by foreign tourists, [11] with

more than 2 million foreign tourists arrivals annually. Maharashtra boasts of a

large number of popular and revered religious venues that are heavily frequented

by locals as well as out-of-state visitors.

Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and Victoria Terminus are the three UNESCO World

Heritage sites in Maharashtra and are highly responsible for the development of

Tourism in the state.

Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan city in India, and a great place to experience

modern India. Mumbai famous for Bollywood, the world's largest film industry. In

addition, Mumbai is famous for its clubs, shopping, and upscale gastronomy. The

city is known for its architecture, from the ancient Elephanta Caves, to the Islamic

Haji Ali Mosque, to the colonial architecture of Bombay High Court and Victoria

Terminus.

Maharashtra also has numerous adventure tourism destinations, including

paragliding, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving in

places like Kolad, Tarkarli, Koyna, Manor. Maharashtra also has several pristine

national parks and reserves, some of the best ones are Tadoba with excellent

accommodation and safari experiences besides little known by amazing wildlife

destinations like Koyna, Nagzira (very small with incredible sightings), Melghat

(disturbed with massive mining truck movement), Dajipur, Radhanagari and of

course the only national park within metropolic city limits in the world - Sanjay

Gandhi National Park. The Bibi Ka Maqbara at Aurangabad the Mahalakshmi

temple at Kolhapur, the cities of Nashik, Trimbak famous for religious importance

and the city of Pune the seat of the Maratha Empire and the fantastic Ganesh

Chaturthi celebrations together contribute for the Tourism sector of Mahrashtra.

Punjab

The state of Punjab is renowned for its cuisine, culture and history. Punjab has a

vast public transportation and communication network. Some of the main cities in

Punjab are Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Ludhiana. Punjab also has a rich religious

history incorporating Sikhism and Hinduism. Tourism in Punjab is principally

suited for the tourists interested in culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and

epic history. Some of the villages in Punjab are also a must see for the person who

wants to see the true Punjab, with their beautiful traditional Indian homes, farms

and temples, this is a must see for any visitor that goes to Punjab. India-Pakistan

border at Wagha is also a popular tourist attraction.

Tourism Industry- A Special Focus on India

India’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong period of growth, driven

by the burgeoning Indian middle class, growth in high spending foreign

tourists, and coordinated government campaigns to promote ‘Incredible

India’.

The tourism industry in India is substantial and vibrant, and the country is fast

becoming a major global destination. India’s travel and tourism industry is one of

them most profitable industries in the country, and also credited with contributing a

substantial amount of foreign exchange. This is illustrated by the fact that during

2006, four million tourists visited India and spent US $8.9 billion.

Several reasons are cited for the growth and prosperity of India’s travel and

tourism industry. Economic growth has added millions annually to the ranks of

India’s middle class, a group that is driving domestic tourism growth. Disposable

income in India has grown by 10.11% annually from 2001-2006, and much of that

is being spent on travel.

Thanks in part to its booming IT and outsourcing industry a growing number of

business trips are made by foreigners to India, who will often add a weekend

break or longer holiday to their trip. Foreign tourists spend more in India than

almost any other country worldwide. Tourist arrivals are projected to increase by

over 22% per year through till 2010, with a 33% increase in foreign exchange

earnings recorded in 2004.

The Tourism Ministry has also played an important role in the development of the

industry, initiating advertising campaigns such as the 'Incredible India' campaign,

which promoted India’s culture and tourist attractions in a fresh and memorable

way. The campaign helped create a colorful image of India in the minds of

consumers all over the world, and has directly led to an increase in the interest

among tourists.

The tourism industry has helped growth in other sectors as diverse as horticulture,

handicrafts, agriculture, construction and even poultry.

Both directly and indirectly, increased tourism in India has created jobs in a variety

of related sectors. The numbers tell the story: almost 20 million people are now

working in the India’s tourism industry.

India’s governmental bodies have also made a significant impact in tourism by

requiring that each and every state of India have a corporation to administer

support issues related to tourism.

A new growth sector is medical tourism. It is currently growing at around 30% per

annum. Medical tourist arrivals are expected to reach one million soon.

The tourism industry of India is based on certain core nationalistic ideals and

standards which are: Swaagat or welcome, Sahyog or cooperation, Soochanaa or

information, Sanrachanaa or infrastructure, Suvidha or facilitation, Safaai or

cleanliness and Surakshaa or security.

The following table provides the major tourist attractions in India by state:

Tourist AttractionStateCharminarHyderabad, Andhra PradeshKaziranga National

ParkAssamQutub MinarDelhiMangueshi TempleGoaShimlaHimachal PradeshDal

LakeJammu and KashmirJog FallsShimoga District, KarnatakaKovalam

BeachKeralaAmarkantakMadhya PradeshAjantaMaharashtraPuriOrissaGolden

TempleAmritsar, PunjabJaipurRajasthanChennaiTamil NaduBadrinath

TempleUttarakhandVaranasiUttar PradeshVictoria MemorialKolkata, Bengal

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Orbitz posts profit, gets investments

Online-travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Thursday it turned a profit in the third

quarter, after charges hurt results a year earlier.

The Associated Press

CHICAGO —

Online-travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Thursday it turned a profit in the third

quarter, after charges hurt results a year earlier.

Separately, the company said it received equity investments totaling $100 million from PAR

Investment Partners and Blackstone-controlled Travelport.

Orbitz said it earned $7 million, or 8 cents per share. That fell shy of the profit of 12 cents per

share that analysts on average expected, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters. A year ago,

Orbitz reported a loss of $287 million, or $3.44 per share, weighed down by a $297 million

impairment charge on intangible assets.

Revenue fell 22 percent, to $187 million, while analysts expected $202 million.

Orbitz blamed the revenue drop on the removal of its air-booking fees and a reduction in hotel-

booking fees.

Revenue from air and non-air bookings declined, though the company said the total number of

air bookings rose 27 percent.

Orbitz fell 50 cents, or 9.2 percent, to $4.91 in morning trading. The shares are up 39 percent for

the year.