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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued airlines related SOPs for domestic and international airlines which can be found at the below-given links Guidelines for Tourism Reopening by NCOC73 Downloads286.04 KBSOPs for Domestic Private Flights347 Downloads208.31 KBSOPs for Domestic Passenger Flights278 Downloads152.71 KBSOPs for International Private Flights174 Downloads208.31 KBSOPs for International Passenger Flights321 Downloads2.48 MBSOPs for Outbound Passenger Flights107 Downloads1.11 MB
A written undertaking assuring adherence to SOPs/Instructions issued by Federal, Provincial or Regional Governments shall be provided by the operating Company/ Owner prior to commencement of the journey.All employees including drivers, crew, etc. must be well-informed about all COVID-related operating SOPs.The driver/crew shall wear protective gear such as a mask, gloves, etc. during the entire journey.The operator/owner/driver shall ensure to disinfect the vehicle according to the set procedures prior to commencement of Journey and before boarding of passengers.Keep sanitizer for use by driver, crew, and guests in the vehicle.The driver should be instructed to limit conversations to a minimum.Temperature checks…
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION THE TOUR OPERATOR WILL ENSURE THAT HIS GROUP/ GUESTS/ TOURIST(S) MUST HAVE Sanitizers/Masks/Gloves be part of hand baggage.Undertaking by tourists to follow SOPs of Service Providers.Tourists shall be liable to quarantined as per the laid down protocols, (if deemed necessary). THE TOUR LEADER/GUIDE WILL CARRY A PERFORMA CONTAINING Entries of Passport/CNIC No.Recent Travel History of each guestPhone/mobile numbers of Tour Company and guests’ close relatives. (for any emergency contact)Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary. TOUR OPERATOR OFFICE Security employees, if deputed, must have been trained on COVID-19.Temperature checks at the entrance of the office should be mandatory.Client/staff running a temperature…
ENTRANCE, RECEPTION AND GENERAL AREAS Security employees must have been trained on COVID-19Temperature checks at the entrance should be mandatory and if possible, disinfect walk-through gate be placed at the main entrance.Guests running a temperature of more than 98.6° F should be politely requested to return or guided to the nearest hospital/medical facility.Ensure markings on the floor at reception to maintain Social Distancing.All indoor areas shall be disinfected at regular intervals.Ensure staff members are wearing masks & gloves at all times.Keep sanitizers for guests to use at the entrance gate and reception counterKeep paper, envelopes and all equipment sanitized.If dealing…
ENTRANCE Security employees must have been trained on COVID-19Temperature checks at the entrance of the hotel should be mandatory and if possible, disinfect walk-through gate be placed at the main entrance.Guests running a temperature of more than 98.6° F should be politely requested to return or guided to the nearest hospital/medical facility.Arrangements to be made for indicating social distancing, e.g. by marking the ground with adhesive tape and drawing lines in areas such as the reception desk or areas where crowds can be expected. Information brochures and notes are readily available to guests at the first touchpoint in order to…
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOPs) AND GUIDELINES FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN PAKISTAN IN THE COVID-19 ERA BACKGROUND The outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought about unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts. Travel and tourism, being one of the largest industries in the world today are also exposed to unique challenges and in a fight for their survival. The sector is likely to suffer for a prolonged period due to severe ripple effects, impacting tourism on several levels across the value chain and may have the longest estimated degree of impact in terms of duration. Pakistan’s tourism industry, like other parts…
The relationship between climate change and tourism is twofold: climate change impacts on tourism and tourism impacts on climate change. The first relationship may ask for adaptation measures, like shifting destinations, seasons, and activities and investing in new air conditioning systems. The second relationship may ask for mitigation measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This paper evaluates the magnitude of the impact of tourism on climate change and looks at mitigation measures and adaptation to mitigation. The NTP observes that the impact of tourism activities on climate change is not very evenly distributed over the different kinds of…
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