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Dhaka Regency hosts PATA Night 2017
PATA Night 2017, organised by
Pacific Asia Travel Association
(PATA) Bangladesh Chapter
was held at Dhaka Regency on
Saturday, May 13.
With the aim of “celebrating the
best in the Bangladesh travel and
tourism industry”, PATA Bangladesh
Chapter recognises the outstanding
contributions made by individuals
and organisations in the travel
tourism sector. The award recipients
have worked selflessly and with
dedication towards improving the
industry as a whole and their efforts
translate to a better Bangladesh.
Rashed Khan Menon, MP Minister
of Civil Aviation and Tourism was
the Chief Guest while Andrew Jones,
Chairman of PATA was the special
guest.
In his opening speech, Shahid
Hamid FIH, Chairman of PATA
Bangladesh Chapter, stated: “We
have seen a double digit growth
in domestic and regional tourism.
Private airlines are expanding their
fleets for domestic and regional
routes. Dhaka airport is handling
about six million passengers
in a year. Expansion of Sylhet,
Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Jessore
airports are being undertaken.
Dhaka- Chittagong 4 lanes highway
complete. Beautiful Marine drive is
now open to the public. Opening of
Padma Bridge will be a milestone
linking the capital with Southern
part of the country. Similarly, Capital
cities, flyovers made the substantial
improvement on the transportation.
Elevated Expressway and Metro rail
work is going on.”
Minister Rashed Khan Menon
MP stated: “I am pleased to see
the initiatives taken by the PATA
Bangladesh Chapter to bring all the
leaders and influential entities under
one roof to recognize their valuable
contribution to the travel and
tourism industry of Bangladesh.
The Chairman of PATA Mr.
Andrew Jones in his speech has
stated, “I am pleased to attend
this very special event and to be
a part of PATA Night organised by
the PATA Bangladesh Chapter. All
of us at the Association are happy
to see that the PATA Bangladesh
Chapter and associates are making
concerted efforts in providing much
needed support to the development
of tourism in Bangladesh. Such
actions and enthusiasm are
fundamental to the principles of
PATA in promoting responsible and
sustainable tourism throughout the
country.” •
MIB Summer Meet-up 2017 at Banani
MIB Spirit – Made in
and many more. You will
Bangladesh is back again, not believe how sugar
this time in celebration of and art can be such a
summer. After much anticipation,
they are hosting their Summer
Meetup 2017 on the grounds of
Claystation Dhaka at Banani.
Enjoy a discount of 10% on all
products with your purchase on a
check-in. Not only that, Hems and
Hues, 6 yards story, Meehee will
be there with their wide range of
apparel and jewellery.
For book lovers and Tumblresque
hearts, Made with Love will be
featuring their back to school
essentials like – side bags,
notebooks, pencil cases, stickers
potent combination if
you haven’t seen what
Hoang Cakes are. Hoang
Cakes are the first ever
3D Jelly art cake brought
in Bangladesh by Jelly
Hoang. Each of their
creations is an absolute
masterpiece that is too
pretty to eat.
Last but not least, come and
have a go in making your first ever
pottery as Claystation Dhaka guides
you. All this and much more are
awaiting you all at the MIB Summer
Meet-up. The two day event ends
today, so be sure to drop by Clay
Station Dhaka, House 28, Road 20,
Block K, Banani, between from
12pm–8pm. •
Special Ramadan offers at Lakeshore Hotel
Lakeshore Hotel has
There will also be options
month of Ramadan at Golden Goose
announced attractive offers for the banquet iftar and dinner Restaurant. •
on special delicacies for the for corporate and family
holy month of Ramadan. Guests programs.
will be able to enjoy special banquet Customers of BRAC Bank
iftar and dinner menu options at the Ltd, Dhaka Bank Ltd, NRB
Golden Goose restaurant, as well Bank Ltd, Standard Chartered
as special takeaway iftar boxes at Bank, Banglalink, and Hungry
reasonable prices.
Naki will get special privileges
Their iftar menu will feature at a price of Tk2,500++ buffet
delicious mutton haleem, jilapi and iftar followed by dinner
special dahi bora.
menu offered throughout the
Crimson Cup
in Uttara
Crimson Cup Coffee is proud to
announce the launch of their
new store in Uttara. Ever since
2015 when the franchise started
operating in Bangladesh, it has
gained tremendous success in
both the Banani and Dhanmondi
stores, and is very thrilled to
open and effectively run the
Uttara store from May 25 this
year.
The latest store in Uttara will
hold the largest floor space the
American franchise has to offer
their valuable customers in
Dhaka. The store is located on the
Gausal Azam Avenue in Sector-13
Uttara. A special addition for the
Uttara store will be the “quiet
room”. Here customers can
study, read and have meetings
as they have a sip of the famous
Crimson Cup Mocha. Uttara holds
a significant residential portion
of Dhaka city and Crimson Cup
Coffee will be glad to serve their
customers with a wide variety
of hot and cold beverages.
Moreover, the franchise is also
bringing attractive additions to
their bakery and sandwich line. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017