askari aviation ( urdu : عسكري ہوا نوردی ) is an airline based in rawalpindi , punjab , pakistan , one of the for-profit business enterprises owned by army welfare trust .

askari aviation

askari travel and tour ( at & t ; ) is a subsidiary of army welfare trust ( awt ) . awt is a business group with the subsidiaries such as askari bank , askari insurance , askari cement , askari aviation , askari airport services , askari guards , askari pharmaceuticals , askari sugar mills , askari cng , mobil askari , and askari farms & seeds etc .
askari aviation services ( aas ) is a subsidiary of army welfare trust that includes askari aviation pvt ltd , askari chartered services , askari airport services , askari travel wing and askari flying academy . established in july 1995 , askari aviation services continues to be a leader in the industry with an enduring commitment to quality , safety and respect of our people and our services .
cheque or online deposit in account of askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd acct no . 0011650501245 in askari bank .
askari aviation is based in rawalpindi , punjab , pakistan . askari aviation was established in 1995 , to maintain , operate and market aircraft and helicopters .
askari aviation was established in 1995 , to maintain , operate and market aircraft and helicopters .
we specialize in providing tailor made aviation solutions using both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for both passenger and cargo , usually in the remote and often war torn places in the world . from 1995 to date , askari aviation has grown into a group of aviation bus and operates askari charter service , askari aviation ltd , askari travel & tours , askari airport services and askari flying academy organized under askari aviation services ( aas ) . aviation is a demanding occupation and the environment in the places we operate , by their very nature , tends to make it even more demanding . we at aas unashamedly take great pride in our safety record and our reputation for providing exceptional service .
askari aviation operates charter flights and has also started flying international charters for both passengers and cargo , particularly to africa .
askari travel wing is a subsidiary of askari aviation service and has three branches askari travels & tours , services travels & tours & askari umrah services located in blue area islamabad and kashmir road saddar rawalpindi with state of art gds reservation systems . at & t ; islamabad and st & t ; rawalpindi are iata approved travel agencies .
col abdul hamid ( retd ) joined army aviation during 1991 . having served for 23 years on different command and staff appointments joined the prestigious organization of askari aviation in dec 2015 . he has been instructor in combat aviation base for more than 14 years . he is qualified on both fixed wing and rotary wing . presently serving as general manger and chief pilot askari aviation ( private ) limited .
askari aviation services is providing quality aviation services of helicopter and aircraft for adventure , safaris , rescue , crop dusting , cargo transportation and policing . in addition to its integral fleet of aircraft , askari aviation services enjoys the backing of pakistan army aviation and is providing international charter services to pakistan army , for its peace keeping troops with united nation deployed . its services include air ticketing , ground handling services and aviation training courses for traffic , cargo , cabin and flying .
askari flying academy , is a part of askari aviation , project of army welfare trust . located at islamabad international airport . askari flying academy offers training for private pilot license ( ppl ) commercial pilot license ( cpl ) with instrument rating ( ir ) . askari flying academy holds the edge of glass cockpit aircraft and red bird full motion flight simulator . askari flying academy also offers flight operations officer and cabin crew courses .
pakistan civil aviation authority confirmed that askari air pakistan had applied for ( rpt ) air licence along with three other companies . [ 6 ]
askari aviation has been involved in many rescue missions in the karakoram range and on k2 , sometimes with controversy about askari ' s charges for evacuation . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]
lt col muhammad maqsood janjua ( retd ) has served in army aviation for over 25 years on various appointments . presently he is performing the duties of senior manager hr / admin in askari aviation services since 8th january 2015 .
askari aviation established as a private limited company in 1995 , is registered under the pakistan act , holding aoc and maintenance approval from caa to commercially operate and maintain helicopters .
askari flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation services , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals .
askari flying academy is a part of askari aviation located at islamabad international airport which offers training for private pilot license ( ppl ) commercial pilot license ( cpl ) with instrument rating ( ir ) . askari flying academy holds the edge of glass cockpit aircraft and red bird full motion flight simulator and offers flight operations officer and cabin crew courses . [ 8 ]
askari flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation ( private ) limited , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals . urltoken
established in july 1995 , askari aviation ( pvt ) limited is engaged in national and international charter business . it has vast experience in transportation of troops to un missions and providing quality aviation services of helicopters for adventure trips , safaris , rescue operations and executive transfers . it has established the first ever flying academy in the country provides helicopter operations and maintenance services to different organizations and owns a vibrant travels & tours wing . askari aviation services is today engaged in providing quality aviation services of helicopter and aircrafts for adventure , safaris , rescue , crop dusting , cargo transportation and policing . in addition to its integral fleet of helicopter and aircraft , askari aviation services enjoys the backing of pakistan army aviation and is a providing international charter service to pakistan army , for its peace keeping troops with united nation deployed around the world . its services include air ticketing , ground handling services and aviation training courses for traffic , cargo , cabin and flying .
established in 1995 , askari aviation is based in rawalpindi , pakistan . the carrier operates chartered domestic and international services form its hub at islamabad international airport . it plans to launch scheduled commercial operations .
brigadier hamid bashir joined corps of pakistan army aviation in 1991 . the officer has served in various fixed wing and rotary wing units . he possesses vast experience of aviation operations including services with united nations . he is a graduate of command and staff college quetta . officer is also recipient of sitara - e - imtiaz ( military ) . after retirement from pakistan army in october 2017 , has recently joined askari aviation services as general manger askari charter services w . e . f . 7th march 2018 .
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i guess in most cases the mountaineers are rescued by pakistan army choppers and moved to mountain base camps from where they are flown by askari aviation copters to towns with airports like skardu , gilgit or chitral . abbas
askari aviation ( pvt ) , ltd . # 21 , chaklala 1 rawalpindi , pakistan 62400 tel : 92 51 - 550 - 5760 - 62 , 92 321 - 850 - 2701 email : moc . noitaivairaksa @ sposaa
askari aviation services is a dynamic aviation organization that is dedicated to the core principles of people and values . with almost 20 years in the aviation industry , askari aviation services continues to be a leader in the industry with an enduring commitment to the quality , safety and respect of our people and our services . an unwavering commitment to exceptional service , an unparalleled level of safety and security and an experienced , highly skilled team has earned askari aviation services country wide reputation for the most part our operations consist of contracted air services using helicopters and fixed wing aircraft , specifically designed to meet the specific needs of each customer . in early 1995 , we pioneered the introduction of helicopters into commercial charter operations in pakistan . historically our customers have included pakistan army , fwo , govt of kpk , foreign expeditions , and politicians , dignitaries plus a number of public as well as private sector customers .
ask flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation ( private ) limited , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals . urltoken
g m askari aviation tel : + ( 92 51 ) 5505761 - 62 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311299 cell : + ( 92 ) 0333 - 6106672 email : gmaal @ urltoken web : http : / / www . urltoken
irfan mohammad , a spokesman of pakistan ' s askari aviation said the emergency air service has been contacted by the spanish embassy in pakistan for a flight to spot the climber ' s body but the expedition members were not available to guide the mission .
all teams visiting pakistan as per existing government policy will be required to deposit us $ 6 , 000 or provide guarantee of respective embassies to askari aviation to clear dues within 7 days . respective tour operators , however , may provide guarantee for clearance of bill above security deposit , to avoid last minute delays . no payment to any : except askari aviation be made for provision of aviation rescue services in pakistan . askari aviation will give detailed briefing to all the teams on arrival on rescue services and issue a kit , holding minimum essential equipment for guidance and reception of helicopter in emergency . will also collect essential information on respective expedition i . e . strength , area of activity , peak days of activity , tour operator , equipment available like wireless set , smoke grenade etc . and ensure signing of indemnity bond by expedition members to provide rescue services in emergency . intimation on all the teams covered for rescue services , with their area of operation and peak days of activity , will be intimated to rescue centers in gilgit & skardu by askari aviation . on occurrence of any emergency respective team must intimate through quickest available means , to any of the following persons , with as much detail as possible , to coordinate response for desired assistance to save life in emergency .
considering the resources available and area of activity to be covered , rescue service must be centrally placed to ensure timely intimation and minimum response time . pakistan army aviation resources are , therefore , located accordingly covering the complete area of mountaineering team activities . this can be further backed by askari aviation ' s integral resources or additional army aviation assets if any visiting expedition so desires , to cover their activity during critical phases . weather permitting and meeting safety condition , aal will even be willing to consider placing of limited rescue services at site for day hours , if economically acceptable to the expedition .
simone moro - the call of ice : climbing 8000 - meter peaks in winter 2014 1594859043
he proved very capable of managing the difficulties of dealing with askari aviation , so capable that the helicopter arrived just two days later to take us to skardu , with major faraq once again at the controls .
ask flying academy ( afa ) is committed to achieve highest quality standards in training of aviation related personal for issuance of licenses , certificates and ratings of the civil aviation authority ( caa ) of the approved courses . syllabi and training curriculum of the following flying and ground training courses have been approved by the caa
unprofessional in the sense of commercial aviation not as helicopter piolts becoz most of them are retired army piolts . as we are facing them at lahore airport .
topnews - 4 aug 2009 spanish climber feared dead in pakistani himalayas
irfan mohammad , a spokesman of pakistan ' s askari aviation said the emergency air service has been contacted by the spanish embassy in pakistan for a flight to spot the climber ' s body but the expedition members were not available to guide the mission .
pakistan is blessed by nature with a large number of mountains and peaks , which range amongst the highest in the world . many expeditions are , therefore , attracted by the lure of challenge of scaling these summits . these mountaineers risk their lives because they have confidence in pakistan ' s ability to provide them with the support required , for their expedition . most of the services are coordinated and provided by respective tour operators , while aero - medical evacuation facilities are extended by pakistan army aviation . to ensure desired response and safe casualty evacuation , it is important that everyone involved must clearly understand his responsibilities and act accordingly , maintaining complete calm , to save lives in emergency . this requires briefing of expedition members , issue of necessary instructions and equipment , placing of resources , passing of expeditious and sufficient information for planning , and finally smooth execution of rescue to save precious lives . to coordinate rescue facilities in northern areas ensuring minimum response time with optimum effectiveness the responsibilities of coordination have been assigned to askari aviation ( pvt ) limited ( aal ) . askari aviation a subsidiary of army welfare trust , is established to provide quality services in the field of aviation to private and public sector . it is manned and operated by retired aviators from pakistan army aviation , who have served all along their career operating in northern areas of pakistan and providing evacuation services to mountaineers . as a disciplined organization , they perfectly understand essence of responsibility and importance of time . their personal experience , therefore , will be of immense value to coordinate between mountaineering expeditions and army aviation , to achieve the objective with desired results .
existing aviation rescue resources are placed and ba follows : - location aircrafts skardu alt - iii , lama , mi - 17 gilgit mi - 17 , puma rawalpindi lama , altiii , mi - 17 , puma respectively .
please send the application form duly completed by 20th january , to the manager askari travel & tours , state life building no . 9 , jinnah avenue , blue area , islamabad . please don’t attach photocopies of documents degrees / certificates .
peter zuckerman , amanda padoan buried in the sky : the extraordinary story of the sherpa climbers on k2 ' s deadliest day . 0393084086 2012
sitting to the right of nazir , brigadier m . bashirbaz , the head of askari aviation , chimed in . “pakistan treated you well , ” he shouted at the europeans . “some of you did not pay for evacuations , but we picked you all up . your mistakes cost pakistan a great deal of money .
sarina singh lonely planet pakistan & the karakoram highway 2008 - - page 341 1741045428
askari aviation ( + 051 - 5505760 / 2 , 0300 - 8502701 ; www . askariaviation . com ; house 21 , chaklala 1 , rawalpindi ) operates rescue services . it requires a us $ 6000 up - front , refundable cash deposit before flying ( understanding that you are liable for costs above us $ 6000 ) , and a pre - trek briefing at its office . if you ' re carrying insurance that covers helicopter rescue , a trekking
these sights were so far only open to professional mountaineers and trekkers , which are now being offered for visit by askari aviation services and if you aren ' t convinced yet , then hear this :
when the father of one of world ' s leading wilderness photographers died , he desired in his will that his body be cremated and his ashes be strewn over the most beautiful place on earth . the choice of such a place he left to his son knowing that of all people he was the best qualified to decide and of all the breath taking places in the world , would you believe that he chose concordia to sprinkle his father ' s ashes .
askari airport services ( aaps ) is established as a project of army welfare trust ( awt ) under the companies ordinance , 1984 . aaps is mandated to carry on business of ground handling services . it commenced its operations in january , 2007 offering quality services with a better cost effective structure . at benazir bhutto international airport islamabad . aaps is also a member of iata ground handling council ( ighc ) .
askari airport services ( aaps ) is established as a project of army welfare trust ( awt ) under the companies ordinance , 1984 . aaps is mandated to carry on business of ground handling services . it commenced its operations in january , 2007 offering quality services with a better cost effective structure . at benazir bhutto international airport islamabad . aaps is also a member of iata ground handling council ( ighc ) . urltoken
for vacation and adventure , askari aviation services opens wonderland of four most exciting mountain ranges in the world , the karakorams , the himalayans , the hindukush and the pamirs , through helicopter safaris i . e .
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or can be even tailor made to your requirements . of the fourteen peaks that rise above 8000 meters , five nestle in these ranges in pakistan . four of these surround concordia i . e . k - 2 , broad peak and gasherbrums . coupled this with the 8th wonder of modern world the karakuram highway , traversing along mighty river indus and crossing at khunjrab above 16000 feet on pakistan china border , presents a lifetime opportunity to visit on holidays . that is not all , some most spectacular canyons , lakes , and land locked civilization like kalash are unique tourist products .
do hereby guarantee and undertake to pay and clear all the charges of askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . against mr . / expedition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in case of his / their failure of clearing of dues , it is further confirmed that this guarantee is being made severally and jointly . seal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
to provide rescue services askari aviation is backed by fleet of pakistan army aircraft . helicopters required for rescue are pre - - positioned by army aviation in general area of mountaineering expedition area of activity , to achieve desired response time . the essential elements for reliable rescue operations , therefore , are : - • knowledge and information of all the mountaineering expedition visiting pakistan . • areas of activities of respective expeditions , with planned activities . • strength of respective teams , experience , physical conditions and equipment they are carrying . • briefing of expeditions on rescue facilities available in the area . demand procedures and preparations to be made to receive the helicopter . • availability of necessary equipment i . e . markers , windsock , smoke grenades , communication set etc , and information for execution of rescue operation . • completion of all legal and security requirements to avoid delay and complication on occurrence , i . e . deposit of security , signing of indemnity bond etc by respective teams . • essential information to be communicated on occurrence , for speedy response and safe evacuation . • preparation to be made by respective team on occurrence to receive helicopter , ensuring desired safety and safe evacuation . • preparation of bills / claims and clearance of dues within 7 days as per ghq instructions . • recovery of rescue helicopter handling kits and refund of security deposit to respective expeditions not utilizing rescue services during their stay in pakistan .
i hereby undertake to pay the askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . all the charges arising out of assistance / services provided to my expedition for resource inemergency , and are over and above my security deposit . i have accepted the terms and conditions of provision of rescue services and signed on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , before proceeding on expedition / mission . such amount will be determined exclusively by askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . and will become payable immediately on utilization of services . dates _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ name of leader _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ passport no . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ date and place of issue _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ name of expedition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ nationality _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
though the benewah was the first
green ship
to serve in the mekong delta , as part of the mobile riverine force , she wasn ' t alone . there were three more apb ' s - uss colleton ( apb - 36 ) , uss mercer ( apb - 39 ) and uss nueces ( apb - 40 ) . there were 5 arl ' s - uss satyr ( arl - 23 ) , uss sphinx ( arl - 24 ) , uss askari ( arl - 30 ) , uss indra ( arl - 37 ) and uss krishna ( arl - 38 )
a culture of excellence - a tradition of trust awt started with a modest asset base and high ambitions . today , after 39 years of investments in various fields , we stand at a dazzling height of success and glory . ours is a story of perseverance , innovation , business acumen and going beyond the frontiers in banking , cement , insurance , aviation , cng , agriculture , manufacturing , sugar , security solutions , real estate , lubricants , defence procurement and trading and many other diverse fields . our investments will go a long way in consolidating the national economy of pakistan .
a culture of excellence - a tradition of trust awt started with a modest asset base and high ambitions . today , after 39 years of investments in various fields , we stand at a dazzling height of success and glory . ours is a story of perseverance , innovation , business acumen and going beyond the frontiers in banking , cement , insurance , aviation , cng , agriculture , manufacturing , sugar , security solutions , real estate , lubricants , defence procurement and trading and many other diverse fields . our investments will go a long way in consolidating the national economy of pakistan . urltoken
she became the flagship for commander , river assault flotilla one , mobile riverine force task force 117 and commander , 2nd brigade , 9th infantry division . after a short stay in vung tau , the benewah moved up river and began a series of combat riverine assault operations in the mekong delta . when the navy boat crews and the riverine infantry embarked , the ships company increased from 160 to 1150 personnel on board . she participated in all coronado operations from i - xi , and played a large role during the tet offensive in 1968 , moving from one hot spot to another . the 10 , 000th helicopter landing was made on her deck in the fall of 1968 by the 9th aviation battalion .
agico is sponsored by and is a daughter concern of the trusted army welfare trust ( awt ) which itself is engaged in the business of finance , information technology and production of consumer goods & services . awt successfully acquired 27 . 18 % shares of agico through open market purchase from the askari bank limited in oct , 2015 . consequently , awt now holds 59 . 18 % shares of the company by virtue of which it is now a subsidiary of awt awt enjoys a proud history . with diversity in business , it has established a reputation as a leader in the corporate sector . the awt group ' s business history and efforts have been of perseverance , innovation , business acumen . going beyond the frontiers in investments , insurance , agriculture , cement , pharmaceuticals , leasing , energy , information technology and many other fields is the hallmark of only awt . the awt has as many as 23 different business entities working under its fold making them sister concerns of agico .
islamabad – the senate has been provided with the details of commercial projects being run by several sub - departments of the armed forces of pakistan , in federal defence minister khwaja asif’s written response to an earlier question raised by senator farhatullah babar of the pakistan people’s party ( ppp ) .
in the reply , khawaja informed the upper house that nearly 50 commercial entities were being managed by various departments of the armed forces , including the fauji foundation , bahria foundation , the army welfare trust ( awt ) , the shaheen foundation and various defense housing authorities ( dhas ) .
he said that as many as eight dhas had been established in karachi , lahore , rawalpindi - islamabad , multan , gujranwala , bahawalpur , peshawar and quetta under special ordinances .
he informed the house that the awt was running 16 projects , the fauji foundation 15 , and the shaheen foundation 11 . he said that while the bahria foundation was not administrating any housing society in pakistan , it was considering the the establishment of an offshore lng project .
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islamabad - a spanish climber is missing and feared dead in pakistani part of the himalaya mountain range , his tour operator said on tuesday .
luis maria barbero , 47 , went missing on july 21 when he was about to reach the peak of 8 , 068 - metre gasherbrum ii mountain .
though his death has not been confirmed so far but we all know that even a miracle cannot save him , given the severe conditions he has been through and the time that has passed ,
amirullah khan , a spokesman of his tour operator hunza guide , told the german press agency dpa .
barbero decided to continue climbing despite warnings from a swiss climber about rough weather conditions , khan said .
he said i will not return till i reach the peak .
according to khan , barbero indicated his position to his colleagues - nine spaniards and one french woman - in the base camp with a torch until midnight but signals stopped coming from his side after that .
we could not send a helicopter for the next three days because of bad weather conditions . on the fourth day there was an avalanche ,
said khan .
with that we lost all the hopes for his survival .
after giving up on him , the team decided to climb the nearby peak of gasherbrum i , some 8 , 035 meters high , and they will be back in a couple of days ,
khan said .
and then they will guide the mission to spot his body , if its not buried under the snow in some deep ravine .
pakistan ' s part of himalayas has some of the deadliest mountain peaks , a constant challenge to adventurous mountaineers .
last year , 11 climbers died in an avalanche on 8 , 611 - metre k2 , the world ' s second - highest mountain .
in july , a south korean mountaineer fell to her death during the descent of 8 , 126 - metre nanga parbat . ( dpa )
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5 - a the mall , awt plaza , po . box no . 336 rawalpindi , pakistan . urltoken 051 - 9272400 - 4
h # 21 , chaklala scheme 1 , rawalpindi , pakistan . tel : + ( 92 51 ) 5505760 - 61 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311234 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311299
located at 3 , 200m above sea level , this is an ideal spot for a day long trip . the scenery on this flight is unbelievably awesome and the sights of nanga parbat ' s north face unforgettable . in a matter of just three to four hours one can see shogran , babusar pass , lulusar lake , rakhiot glacier .
• 4 night stays at islamabad in hotel on twin sharing . • helicopter safari charges • transport charges . • reception , departure briefing & conduct assistance . • enroute refreshments & meals less at hotels .
expedition meeting emergency above safe operational landing height of rescue helicopter i . e . 5 , 500 m , must make an effort to recover casualty to safe heights and intimate location accordingly . on receipt of information at rescue headquarter the mission will be flown subject to weather and safety requirements , provided the expedition has deposited the security charges or provided the guarantee from respective embassy , and has signed the indemnity bond specimen attached at the end . on completion of rescue , bill for flying charges and additional services during their stay in pakistan will be recovered by aal within 7 days and cleared in 15 days at the latest . expeditions not utilizing rescue services during their stay in pakistan will collect refund from aal , on return and before leaving the country . all expeditions will be responsible to return the rescue kits provided to them before leaving pakistan . it must be kept in mind that all rescue operations above the height of 4000m , are conducted in pairs i . e . , lama , alt - iii helicopter , due to safety reason and lack of communication in the area . all charges will be according to rates given at the end , and jacking up or re - quoting of charges is not permitted by any intermediaries . rescue services are being provided to visiting expenditure on subsidized rates as a goodwill measure . rescue request demand . all expeditions are requested to make an effort to provide maximum details possible under the condition , to assist rescue teams for safe and successful execution of their mission .
a . orange cloth letter
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• no obstacles , tents etc are on the approach path within 100 meters of touch down point . • should be free of pebbles . • should be prominently marked by lime or orange colored letter ' h ' . • should display a prominent windsock of orange color located well clear of the helipad and to one - side of the final approach . . .
1 . keep snow and frost off your clothes , tents , boots , sleeping bags etc . keep your clothing as dry as possible . check for frost bite . 2 . tramp out signals in snow . fill them with boughs , sod , moss , or fluorescent dye water . 3 . remember sound does not carry well through snow . 4 . avoid sleeping on bare ground or directly on the snow . provide some sort of insulation under yourself . 5 . don ' t camp at the base of slopes or cliffs where snow may drift heavily or come down in avalanches . 6 . avoid sweating - it ' s dangerous because it leads to freezing . wear clothes loosely . 7 . avoid fatigue . get enough sleep . stop worrying ; learn to take it easy . 8 . remember that in snow the chief danger is freezing . snow blindness andcarbon monoxide poisoning are secondary dangers . 9 . never touch cold metal with your bare skin , you will freeze to the metal and tear away the skin . . . . .
with the recent restructuring , aas is aimed to be a market leader in near future , venturing in jv for new airline in pakistan and procuring helicopters for domestic chartering . similarly , expansion of airport services to major cities of pakistan , starting umrah / hajj services and extending scope of flying academy is also on cards .
at & t ; has two outlets . one is located in blue area , islamabad and the second is at mall road , saddar rawalpindi , with state of the art setup and reservation systems of galileo and abacus . the offices are manned by professionally qualified and highly experienced staff , to provide domestic and international travel services .
at & t ; islamabad is an international air transport association ( iata ) approved travel agency and at & t ; rawalpindi is pakistan international airline ( pia ) passenger sales agent ( psa ) .
the company has extensive experience in group traveling . we have handled a group of 600 students of hec from pakistan to cuba in the year 2008 and in 2009 further 330 students were provided traveling services from cuba to pakistan and back . transit visa of uk and transport service in cuba was also provided to these students . similar service is also being provided to pakistan army contingents .
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objective : train student pilots to acquire desired flying skills and knowledge compatible to the standards specified by caa for grant of private pilot and commercial pilot license ( aeroplane ) .
objective : to train students to attain the professional skill and level of proficiency required vide caa ano 0 - 12 - xxlc - 3 of 20 nov 2009 .
objective : the trainee will be trained to handle dangerous goods and safe transportation as per ano 91 . 0030 .
how can u say that ? ? one who saved trekkers from that height , how can be so un professional ? i wonder .
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there are not too many old sailors around who can lay claim to having served on a
green ship ,
much less a
green flagship .
the vietnam war was an exception to the rule . the
green ship
fleet consisted of a number of world war ii lst ' s ( which were converted into apb ' s ) , self - propelled barracks ships and arl ' s ( which were converted into small boat repair ships ) . these ships were ideal for use on the brown waters of the mekong delta .
when i received orders to the uss benewah ( apb - 35 ) , i had never heard of an apb . my orders specified i should attend c . i . school prior to joining the ship ' s company . i had never heard of a c . i . school . after the yeoman and i went through some paper work , i found out what an apb was and what c . i . school meant . ( counter insurgency ) oh boy ! !
i thought i would enlighten some of you old sea dogs out there on the history of an apb which was converted to a
green flagship .
for the navy crews who served on apbs and the boat crews of task force 17 and the riverine infantry of the 9th infantry division , i hope this will bring back some long - forgotten , and in some cases , unforgotten memories .
the uss benewah was a self - propelled barracks ship built on an lst class 542 hull . lst class ships were named after counties in the united states . the benewahs namesake was benewah county , idaho . she was built at the boston naval shipyard , and launched on 6 may 1946 . from 1946 - 66 , benewahs mission was generally supportive , from housing seabees in newfoundland to serving as the flagship for commander , fleet air eastern atlantic and the mediterranean in naples , italy . she was also home to many recommissioning and decommissioning crews for two decades . the benewah , herself , was decommissioned and recommissioned three times .
in july 1966 , the benewah entered the philadelphia naval shipyard for conversion and modernization prior to her return to active duty . she was specifically modified for use in the river regions of south vietnam . although she retained her designation of apb - 35 , the benewah was converted to a brigade command ship and served as the flagship for river assault flotilla one . she was recommissioned on 28 january 1967 .
although she was obviously not a candidate for cruiser or destroyer duty , she was a far cry from the benewah commissioned in 1946 . an apbs original armament consisted of two 20 millimeter gun mounts . in 1967 , benewah was outfitted with two quad - barreled 40 millimeter mounts , two 3 / 50 installations and 20 strategically placed 50 and 30 caliber machine guns . in addition , she was equipped with 25 fiberglass assault boats , which were utilized by army troops who made her their base of operations . a large helicopter landing platform was also built over her superstructure which was used for deploying troops and receiving casualties .
following a weeks layover at the naval amphibious base , little creek , va . , the benewah was deployed on 22 feb . 1967 to the far east and the brown waters of vietnams mekong delta . she pulled into the atlantic side of the panama canal on 2 march . her next stop was naval base pearl harbor for a short upkeep , and yes , what had been rumored to happen , happened upon her arrival . the crew painted the ship green ! ! ! as if that wasn ' t enough , the color was army olive green . but the crew generally seemed to agree that their mission was unique , so they looked forward to serving on a ship that looked a little different . different she was ! after her new paint job , the benewah again set a course for vietnam . on 22 april , she was welcomed in country by the flashing light of a man owar , which signaled
welcome to vietnam , whatever you are !
the benewah operated in giant slingshot and numerous other operations on brown waters of the delta . she was frequently fired on and her guns went into action on many occasions . in june 1970 , she participated in an incursion into cambodian areas to aid forces interdicting the vietcong supply lines running through the country . the benewah left vietnam on 27 nov . 1970 and headed for naval base subic bay in the philippines , after serving for 43 consecutive months in the mekong delta . following her arrival in subic bay , an inspection board determined she was unfit for active service and she was turned over to the naval station subic bay to serve as a station ship .
after being decommissioned , she remained on the active list in an in - service status and was redesignated as auxiliary 1x - 311 until 1 september 1973 , when her proud name was finally removed from the list of navy ships . in may 1974 , she was transferred to the republic of the philippines . in 1975 , the benewah was sunk by the philippine navy and used as a barrier reef .
the benewah served her country loyally during war and peace . she was hit numerous times during her service on the brown waters of the mekong delta . she received many awards and decorations for her vietnam service : the vietnam service medal ; vietnam campaign medal ; three presidential unit citations ; four navy unit commendations ; four meritorious unit commendations ; three republic of vietnam presidential unit citations ; and the republic of vietnam unit gallantry citation . in addition , she earned fourteen battle stars for her service
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and many apl ' s and yrbm ' s . there were also hundreds of small green river boats - the monitors , zippos , assault support patrol boats , armored troop carriers , pbrs and though not
green ,
the swiftboats of the task force 115 . we cannot forget the lst ' s who made the dangerous supply runs up the narrow , shallow rivers of vietnam and the numerous other
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localguiding is a marketplace connecting travelers with local tour guides and small tour companies in destinations worldwide , online or from a mobile phone .

travelers can contact the local tour providers directly to customize a tour based on their needs .

it was founded by robert blessing and participated in start-up chile 's 3rd round .

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localguiding api : localguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world .
localguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world . the localguiding api allows developers to access an . . .
localguiding wants to help tourists who are no longer satisfied with traditional mass tourism .
localguiding is the place to connect with independent local tour guides around the world , and to arrange personal guided tours . each tour on localguiding is linked to the guide’s personal profile .
localguiding was officially launched in 2012 and has offices in munich , germany and montevideo , uruguay .
germany - based tours and activities marketplace rent - a - guide has acquired its local competitor localguiding .
the localguiding app for ios is available for free on the apple app store . use the localguiding app to choose from 4 , 000 + tours , activities and things to do in 600 + cities .
localguiding is already online and has at present guides and personal tours from more than 80 different countries worldwide .
localguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world . the localguiding api allows developers to access and integrate localguiding ' s tour and guide data with other applications . example api methods include searching tours , booking tours , and confirming orders . public documentation is not available ; interested developers should email partnership @ urltoken for more information .
localguiding has about 7 , 000 products on its site that are provided by about 3 , 500 local guides .
tlabs showcase on travel startups featuring uruguay - based localguiding , a global marketplace for private tours and local tourist guides .
the majority of the integration between localguiding and rent - a - guide is expected to be complete by april 2014 .
management : highly motivated and multi - lingual team : possibility to expand localguiding to spanish , german and chinese speaking countries .
using the triggers and actions listed for ip location and localguiding below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .
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the localguiding api allows developers to access and integrate localguiding ' s tour and guide data with other applications . example api methods include searching tours , booking tours , and confirming orders . public documentation is not available ; interested developers should email partnership @ urltoken for more information .
we agree with that point , but we also think that localguiding doesn’t compete with big tour and activity travel agencies like for example viator .
localguiding provides a detailed profile of each guide with user reviews and ratings , to create a trusted community of global travelers and tour guides . the
while being the first tour guide app , localguiding is not the first tours & activities app , per se . other competitors are in that broader category .
best things to do in munich are offered online on localguiding . com . the local guides will show you the best things one could do in munich .
this looks like a fun adventure ! i remember seeing localguiding advertised in one of the travel writing newsletters – makes me want to drop them a line .
localguiding was founded by robert blessing , toni stork and alvaro olivencia . post this acquisition , blessing and sork will be joining rent - a - guide .
by sudha mathew i was recently featured in localguiding , a us based website that promotes local experiences across the world . this was for an artic . . .
robert blessing , a former guide who launched localguiding a year ago , started his site as a way of connecting travelers with locals in a new , more personal way .
localguiding was founded by robert blessing . he worked as a tour guide for an incoming agency . there he wanted to know in advance about the travel interests and wishes of his new clients . but all info he got from the agency was name and meeting point . there was no possibility to contact each other directly . that’s why he started localguiding .
localguiding can plausibly claim that its new iphone app is the world’s first app for finding and hiring local guides . it lists about 4 , 000 guides listed in more than 100 countries .
robert blessing , the managing director of the munich startup , told tnooz that currently localguiding isjust focusing on improving the iphone app , though an android version would be launched later this year .
using the slick but simple interface , users can have conversations with guides in advance , if you log in with an account at localguiding . signing up requires you give the site a valid email address .
localguiding offers local tour guides the opportunity to promote themselves and to distribute and sell their tours directly to travelers around the world . without any obligations and fix costs they can use our site as a global distribution system .
“more than three years ago we set out with a vision to become the one - stop shop for activities and now , with the integration of localguiding , we reached this goal , on a global level and multilingual .
now , blessing is far happier working with an internationally - based team at localguiding , which offers discerning tourists unique and personalised experiences when travelling ( think cave tubing in belize not
free walking tours of europe
) .
index constantly checks hot and trending companies for their latest activity . we haven ' t gotten to this company yet , but if you follow it you ' ll be the the first to know when localguiding makes some noise .
flybe and the weather forecast , trustyou and the integrated social survey , ninemsn and the while label travel search , localguiding and the helping hand for locals and users . a round - up of other stories from across the industry .
we caught up with blessing ( above left with cofounder toni stork ) to find out how localguiding is tapping into a similar space to fellow startup gidsy and how the startup wants to cash in on the $ 150b travel industry . . .
all past investments were made by personal savings . we haven’t yet received any external financing . to continue to grow our user base , build new features and promote localguiding to a wider audience , we are now looking for business angels / seed investors .
i am a big bk fan but have never done this tour . so different from how i know bangkok . however i did go on tours with localguiding before and i just love them . really the true way to experience a location ( as above )
we focus on tailor made tours : travelers can contact each tour guide directly to request fully customized tours . each tour on localguiding is linked to the guides’ personal profiles to show travelers exactly who the person is providing the tour and to get directly in contact with the guide .
localguiding is a peer - to - peer marketplace for unique travel tours offered by local guides . on our website travelers can easily find and instantly book unique tours organized by locals . locals can offer their own unique experiences to travelers worldwide ; this can be any activity from walking tours to rafting or skiing .
new online and offline partnerships ; increase the number of guides and tours listed on localguiding ; increase the number of inquiries per month for customized tours ; increase the number of direct bookings ; continuously improve existing features and develop new features . enter mobile / smartphone market ; and find an investor to scale fast .
hi , i ' m robert , the cofounder of localguiding . localguiding is a marketplace for travellers to find tours that are organised by local people . it is more for the people who don’t want mass tourism tours – instead , it ' s personalised , local tours . for example , if you go to london and already know the tourist places , you could do the red bus tour again , or you could do something a bit more unique , like a bike tour of the outside of london , or we have an alfred hitchcock tour with someone who met him in the seventies . thousands of users are already booking tours .
a career as a tour guide showing people around the breathtaking sites of uruguay ' s montevideo may seem pretty close to perfection . but instead of sitting back and enjoying his enviable job , robert blessing – the german cofounder of munich - based tour guide service localguiding – was inspired to change the industry after experiencing some of the problems with tours firsthand .
4 . how to support the local communities ? as we connect travelers directly with local tour guides , without any middlemen , the prices at localguiding are lower compared to what travelers would pay through a travel agency . while travelers save money , it directly benefits the local people . it’s a real ‘fair trade’ and a win - win situation for both , traveler and tour guide :
interesting news for the market , so the consolidation continues – we at urltoken bought localguiding earlier this year , see tnooz article : urltoken . thrilled to be one of the established companies in the exciting tours & activity market with over 15 . 000 offers in 130 countries and we think the first large exit is good news overall for our industry . congratulations to viator & tripadvisor !
when i was a tour guide , every time i picked up a new client , it was like a blind date ,
blessing said .
the clients booked me through a travel agent , and so i didn ' t know what kind of people they were , what their expectations were , etc . with localguiding , travelers get to know the guide before they go and can establish a direct relationship with them .
my girlfriend , my mom and i will be traveling to vienna in early may , 2013 . we would like to visit prague from vienna , and in the midst of looking to see if there are private guided tours that will fit our schedule . i found a 2 day tour from vienna to prague through a site called localguiding . com . does anyone know if this site is legit ? i don ' t see any reviews of it onlline . any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated ! !
localguiding’s founders are myself , alvaro olivencia and toni stork . this is my first startup – my cofounder alvaro is from uruguay so he is doing all the tech stuff and developing the website from there , i met him when i was living in montevideo . he is a typical developer and wanted to do something of his own thing , and he thought it was a good match because i know more about business and he knows more about tech . toni is from munich and worked in startups and online marketing consulting .
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humans have been bartering and swapping goods since cavemen loaned out the first thigh bone . but the internet has kicked sharing to new heights . the explosion of peer - to - peer networks—think airbnb , lyft —has folded a business model around the simple sandbox notion of communal services and stuff .
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if sharing has found a warm reception in the addled 21st - century mind , it’s for the bulwark it offers against boundless consumerism . making new things for every person on the planet is impractical , our dwindling natural resources remind us , and maybe ownership is not so important either . but collaborative consumption is hardly a rebuke of capitalism . if anything , it’s a sharpening of the instinct . get a taste and soon you’re scouring your possessions for unextracted worth ; a broom not in use is no longer a broom but an instance of idling capacity . the true genius of the share economy might ultimately be its endless ability to wring extra value from itself .
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while planning a trip to london in 2010 , i worked with a travel planner for the first time . and she suggested something odd . or at least i thought it was odd at the time .
she recommended hiring a private tour guide . i cringed . all i could envision was having to follow around a perfect stranger robotically rattling off a bunch of boring facts on things about which i didn ' t even care . but the time i spent with the guide turned out to be one of the best parts of my entire trip , a lavish affair that included luxuries such as sipping champagne while watching the sun set on the thames from atop the london eye .
leisure travelers such as myself aren ' t the only ones taking advantage of the joys of working with a personal tour guide . business travelers have discovered that hiring a local guide is an extremely smart and convenient way to make the most of any downtime they may have .
the biggest pro is that it ' s on your time schedule , so you have full control , which is especially good when you ' re trying to maximize a long layover ,
said lauren fairbanks , a partner at the marketing firm stunt & gimmick ' s , who typically spends seven to 10 days on the road each month .
i ' m actually a fan of checking things out on my own , but only having a few hours in a city and not knowing your way around is a good formula for getting lost and missing your flight .
plus , you ' re likely to learn more , as fairbanks discovered when she hired a private guide for a visit to teotihuacan during a long layover in mexico city .
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i got a lot of insider information that i wouldn ' t have gotten had i toured the site myself . my guide had a lot of great stories and history to impart ,
she said .
the other great thing was that from our conversation , the guide got a good sense of my personality and recommended making an unplanned stop on our way back , where i got to watch and learn how tequila was distilled .
having the flexibility to tailor the tour and add an activity was a bonus , fairbanks said .
private tour guides can easily adapt to the needs of their customers , whereas on a packaged group tour that wouldn ' t be possible ,
said tanja markmann , of the german event agency feine fluchten , who used the services of a guide during a three - day corporate outing in italy .
a private tour guide comes with a lot of pros - - individuality , privateness without any interruptions , the personal touch , flexibility , and so on - - and is definitely worth the money .
the cost of hiring a private tour guide varies , but for an experienced guide , you can expect to pay around $ 70 an hour . in london , my friend and i paid $ 470 to have a guide for the entire day ; that price included admission to all of the attractions we visited as well as all of our subway , bus , taxi and even boat fares .
that fee may sound like a lot when you consider that you can sightsee on your own for free , or when you compare it to the cost of the latest guidebook or destination app . but when i factor in the one - on - one attention and expertise we received , not to mention the convenience and ease of negotiating the city with someone who knew the area like the back of her hand , it seems like the deal of the century . and when you ' re traveling for business , your big expenses and most of your meals are covered by your employer , so isn ' t it worth spending some of your own money to make the most of the trip ?
dan nainan , a comedian who flew 200 , 000 miles and performed in 11 countries last year , said he thinks so . in particular , he values the insight and even companionship of having a local expert show him around .
since i travel by myself quite a bit , my favorite part is having somebody to talk to ,
he said .
i think it ' s great from a security standpoint , too . not that i ' m paranoid about being robbed or anything , but i think it ' s much less likely to happen if you have a local with you .
on the way home from a recent corporate gig in dubai , nainan arranged to have a long layover in nairobi , kenya , so he could go on a safari in nairobi national park .
it was great having someone who knew how to deal with the local authorities at the park and who could get us in quickly instead of waiting and trying to figure everything out like all the other tourists ,
nainan said .
i think you can save a tremendous amount of time , because a guide is obviously going to know the quickest way to get someplace , instead of you having to consult guidebooks and maps and so forth . one also gets an excellent sense of the local flavor , and , if it ' s a country that ' s not english speaking , it ' s wonderful to have somebody who can translate for you .
of course , as with most things , finding the right tour guide is key . most countries , and even a lot of cities , have a professional tourist guide association to which you can turn . for example , deborah charles , who so expertly introduced me to london in 2010 , is a member of britain ' s guild of registered tourist guides . more importantly , she is a certified blue badge tourist guide , each of whom undergoes a vigorous qualification process and a two - year education and training program .
there are also several websites , such as urltoken and urltoken , designed to help you locate a qualified chaperon .
traveling so much for work can be really tedious ,
fairbanks said ,
so it ' s nice to have a few hours or a day scheduled for relaxing and checking out a city at your own pace .
and hiring a qualified , knowledgeable tour guide allows business travelers to make the most of that free time .
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the free app prompts you for the name of your city and then pulls up tours nearby . the image - driven results quickly show you the destination , a photo of the guide , and the price of the tour .
a traveler can click on the image of a guide to find out more information about their history and to see reviews of the guide , plus a list of the languages the guide speaks and their response rate to inquires .
users can also filter guides so you only see results from ones who speak one of six languages you specify .
the startup plans to promote the apps via its network , social media campaigns , and paid advertisement .
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rent - a - guide is one of the leading german booking websites for individual guided tours , excursions , sightseeing tours , skip the line tickets and worldwide airport transfers . choose the perfect extra for your next vacation , city or weekend trip from over 15 . 000 personally selected activities in more than 110 countries .
with us , you book all activities directly via the local tour operator or agency . whether you are interested in the landscape , the cultural landmarks or a tour through the best bars and clubs of the city – we guarantee , you will find the perfect activity for the best price possible . we also offer special activities or customized tours for many different audiences like school classes , company excursions , large groups and families . furthermore , you can choose between taking a private product , or a public product with additional guests .
in total we are a team of three that due to its passion to travel is spread all over the world ( germany , uruguay & china ) . the presence on three continents brings a diverse perspective and helps us to understand the needs of our worldwide customers .
1 . how to find a local tour guide all over the world ? by providing a global marketplace for local guides / personal tours it’s easy and comfortable to find and book a personal guide and / or tour for your next travel destination that suits the traveler best . all guides and tours are categorized for facilitating the search of an appropriate tour .
3 . how to ensure that the guide provide a good service ? to help travelers evaluate the quality and competence of the guide we provide ratings & reviews from previous clients . our review system also serves as satisfaction guarantee : tour guides depend on receiving good customer ratings for their tours ; otherwise the chances of getting further customers in the future are low . so by booking a tour via urltoken travelers are ensured that the guide will be highly motivated to provide good service .
tour guides can promote their services and sell online directly to travelers , with no middle man involved . the traveler will pay less than through the traditional travel agency , and in addition they can choose the guide they like best .
an easy way to find and book the guide and / or tour that suits the traveler best : tours can be booked directly on the website by just paying a 10 % deposit .
authenticity and personality : the fact that each tour has a face and a real person with their own story behind it , makes the tour more authentic and builds confidence and trust for the potential traveler .
we want travelers to experience the local spirit as it truly is , and not how mass tourism companies masquerade it . people who live at the destination know their surroundings inside out .
only locals can provide you with local activities that are real , things to do that don’t appear in any travel guide .
our local guides are independent local tour guides ; small businesses that do not have contracts with big incoming agencies and aren’t connected yet to global distribution systems . we are the solution for the small guys .
our main source of income will be a 10 % commission we charge on the total tour price . additional functions and revenue models are in the pipeline .
technology : self developed and fully customizable system . all interactions work automated ; possible to scale easily and fast , as we only provide the infrastructure to connect , but don’t take action in the interaction between travelers and guide .
customer experience : as every tour is linked to the person providing the tour , our products ( tours ) are highly authentic and personal . every product has an own face with a story behind it . this creates trust and confidence .
as a marketplace some travelers may use our services but bypass our paid services .
many people told us that the travel industry is too competitive and that it’s too hard to compete with the big travel companies .
we focus on small travel businesses ; we want to give independent local guides a mouthpiece and market access without any middlemen . we want to help these “small guys” to get a promotion and distribution channel .
kevin may was a co - founder and member of the editorial team from september 2009 to june 2017 .
i am a south african tour guide based in cape town , i specialized in private tours such as the winelands , township , city , shark cage diving , sky diving and many more . i’d like to be part of this platform in order to showcase my beautiful city to aspiring visitors accross the globe .
hi dave , thanks for your feedback . you put it in a nutshell 😉
a terrific piece of work . the local guide concept empowers a wide array of small businesses and ‘local’ enthusiast to become a part of our industry while simultaneously broadening accessibility of the travel attributes and experiences offered by the destination . thanks so much for sharing this wisdom .
we have these tours in more than 100 countries , or 600 destinations , so it is more or less spread out across the world . the chances are pretty high that if you type in a destination you will find a tour there you can do .
at the beginning we contacted them directly and showed them our concept . so we have both professional tour guides on our website and local experts who are doing it part - time and for fun . we want to work with both because it depends on the kind of tour you want to do . so , in my opinion , if you want to learn more about the history of a city , it could be better to do this with a professional tour guide who already knows a lot about the history and story of a city . but for other stuff , like a pub tour , you want to do that with a local , not a professional .
i worked as a tour guide myself , for an incoming agency in montevideo . i realised it was really impersonal – there were so many intermediaries between the client and the tour guide , so clients didn’t know who their guide was , i didn’t know who my client was . i just got the name and picked them up from the airport . it was really impersonal , like a blind date . i wanted to make something more personalised , a unique experience for the tourist .
we have competitors – the obvious one is gidsy . but we already have a broader worldwide coverage – we’re in 100 countries . this is important for us , we want to be the marketplace where you can find a tour no matter where you are . we have one feature where if you already know what you want to do , you can post a tour request and guides can contact you directly to your inbox , so you don’t have to search . you can pick the guide you think is best or like the most . now we are launching the iphone app . we are the first with an app where you can hire a local guide .
we take a ten per cent commission on every booking . we are thinking of additional revenue streams from premium memberships .
the tour and activity market in the us alone is $ 20bn and worldwide it ' s estimated at $ 150bn . it is very competitive , but the travel market is growing and i think there is still space for startups like us .
last year we were at startup chile ; you get $ 40 , 000 for half a year . what was really nice about it as an incubator is that , every year , 300 startups come to startup chile and share ideas and problems they’ve had . so now when i have a problem , it is so easy to find a solution , because in this pool there is always someone who has had this problem and knows how to fix it .
try to fail fast because you learn a lot , and there is nothing worse than working on a product for a long time before testing on users and finding out they don’t like it or won ' t use it . so my advice is get a minimal viable product and throw it out to the public . it doesn’t have to be perfect . don’t be afraid to fail or make a mistake .
at the beginning we invested a lot of time building functions that users didn’t use . and we tended to want too much for what we had . as a startup you tend to want so much , and your ideas are so big , but resources are always limited . so i would focus on one functionality and if this is working really well , then you can think about adding other things .
i definitely want to have more tours and destinations and guides . mobile is a new experience for us ; we have to see how the market in that area is and how users interact with it . we will shift more from web to mobile in a year – 50 per cent will be mobile . we want to have half a million users in total , too .
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experience beautiful winter landscape of the bavarian alps with snowshoes and a local expert on urltoken florian , robert and claudi sent u . . .
of the many apis we published this week , eight were highlighted on the blog by our team of writers . in this post , we’ll illuminate those eight by throwing them into the spotlight . the eight included the locu api , a database api that exposes locu’s business information . locu is constantly searching the web for business data . this allows developers real - time information about prices , menu items , venue information and etc . with their success in the restaurant industry locu is now aiming , with the api , to branch into other markets . to learn more about locu visit the locu api blog post and the locu site .
local guiding is a service that allows individuals to create their own unique travel adventures by booking personalized tours with local tour guides .
the google indexing rpc api allows developers to get url notification metadata , notifications that a url has been updated or deleted , receive a description of an event in the life cycle of a web . . .
the google indexing api provides a way to submit a limited number of urls to crawl and index . it describes one event in the life cycle of a web document , gets metadata about a web document , lets . . .
zodomus intends to be an aggregator of sorts for the ota travel and booking providers , like booking . com , airbnb , expedia , agoda , and others . since travel apis are often difficult to consume , zodomus . . .
the melissa personator search api allows you to perform flexible searches to melissa data’s consumer database . it provides a way to perform skip tracing type searches , to search for consumer . . .
the dataforseo keywords finder api helps you to build a powerful research tool with related , similar , suggested , and ranked keywords . with the api , you can get a mosaic of useful keywords assembled . . .
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if you want to go for 2 days trip from vienna - it depends on your budget .
easy , expensive - to rent the driver and car , go from vienna to prague , do some tours there and go back .
if you rent the car from vienna - you will pay accomodation for the driver in prague too .
if you rent the car from prague - you will pay extra way , ( to go for you from prague and back ) , but in the end it can be better price to compare the prices from austria .
advantage - you can stop somewhere on the way to see some other nice places - i do usually telč .
low budget - urltoken - bus vienna - prague + your program in prague .
i don´t have any experience with urltoken as the client . i know them because of my job . best regards from prague . hana
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i wrote this as a blog post almost 3yrs ago and ever since a few of my readers took my advice and are now making a living . you can read it here :
thanks to nick loper of side hustle nation for allowing me to share this list with you guys . he has some great podcast that will definitely spark your inspiration .
you are ready to start making that extra cash on the side but you’re stuck on where to start . we’ll , don’t worry , i got you covered . there’s a list of 80 side hustles you can start today , look through it and see if you there’s anything that sparks your interest .
before you get started , a few things to note . when creating this list , i had 3 criteria that i wanted to follow closely .
being that the side businesses were actually feasible and made logical sense . while doing some researching on this topic , i found a lot of side businesses that were just ridiculous and in my mind weren’t doable for most people .
i followed was to insure that the side businesses were low cost . a business that costs $ 100 , 000 to open , is not low cost in my mind and is not a
. side hustles have to be low enough in start - up costs so that almost anyone can pursue them . ( …
refer website visitors to buy products online and earn a small commission on each sale . please do me a favor and don’t buy into anyone’s sleazy affiliate marketing “program” or “system . ” there are unfortunately a lot of slimy salespeople out there making their living taking advantage of newbies . so be very careful !
. i have a good number of friends who make some good money with affiliate marketing and i’m looking to get into it myself .
. pretty cool way to make money and meet interesting people from around the world at the same time .
handy with a sewing machine ? i believe the market for clothing alteration is ripe for disruption because of a lack of transparency in pricing . when i was actively involved in my clothing lines , i worked with a couple different places but they all had dramatically different rates . if you can figure out a way to create a pricelist and publicize it , i’m pretty sure you will make it easy for your customers to work with you .
post flyers at the gym or other places where people may have lost a lot of weight and need their clothes altered .
the mobile app market is hot , but one developer likened it to the gold rush — where the ones who made the most money were the ones selling the gear and the shovels . similarly , an app developer gets paid whether or not the app goes on to become a hit .
do people love your desserts ? maybe you could provide cake , cookies , or cupcakes to some corporate event in town .
is an on - demand errand - running service that enlists regular people to help out . you can earn money in your spare time completing real - world tasks on their unique platform .
blogging is difficult to monetize but can be a fun outlet to practice your writing or build an audience around a particular idea . the other huge advantage of blogging is that it helps you build your brand . so regardless of whether you take it on as a side hustle or not , i highly encourage you to run you own blog that’s all about you and what you do . it will be a great centralized place for your audience to connect with you directly .
help other businesses with their accounting and finances . this can be a great option for people with an accounting background from school or from their day job .
building niche sites is a popular side hustle because after some initial research and time investment they can be a relatively hands - off income source . i’m an expert in this field but i’m happy to welcome any questions regarding this subject .
a mobile detailing service would be a super - low cost start - up and you could get clients in bunches at office parks , shopping malls , schools , sporting events , and other places where cars like to gather .
this business continues to grow as the population ages . ok , i have a confession to make , this is what got me through college . i worked at 4 different “group homes” and had a couple in - home clients . it paid well - well , decent , and i got to truly help someone in need . such an amazing side hustle .
carpet cleaning would be a relatively simple and low cost business to start . you could get clients on an annual or semi - annual recurring schedule like the dentist .
if you have a passion for cooking , a catering business has a lower barrier to entry and time commitment than say , opening a restaurant .
it may not be glamorous , but it’s something nearly every business spends money on and usually gets done in the after - work hours .
there are more computers in this country ( including tablets and smartphones ) than there are people . the repair market is very fragmented which means there is opportunity for solo - operators to break in .
some of the computer skills we take for granted are still lacking for portions of the population . if you can find them and sell them on the necessity of technical skills for their careers , there might be a business opportunity here .
consulting is an ambiguously broad field , but there are consultants for practically every area of expertise . what are you a relative expert in that others might pay for your advice ? this is definitely an area we’ll explore in more detail later .
. especially if you have experience in hr , there is a massive opportunity to help job seekers with their resumes and cover letters . since the payoff of landing a job is so high , it can be worthwhile for applicants to seek some professional assistance on their documents .
it would be interesting to see this sold on a pay - for - performance model , where you only get paid if the applicant gets the interview .
craigslist and other markets are still filled with inefficiencies that a trained eye can exploit for profit . there are some great stories of regular people doing just this . for instance , ryan finlay of
if you’re free nights and weekends , you can earn extra cash driving your fellow citizens around . sign up with
or another driving service to get started . it takes a lot of patience ( believe me ) being a teetotaler i’ve been a dd for a long , long time . my friends can attest to this
yes , some people are too busy to walk their own dogs . if you don’t believe me , ask one of my favorite clients
doulas can earn $ 500 - $ 1000 per birth , if you’re into that sort of thing .
dropshippers set up their own storefront and process sales , but never touch the actual product . instead , the items are shipped directly to the customer from the manufacturer or wholesaler . i’ve worked in a company that made millions ( yes , crazy right ? ) as a dropshipper . we never actually had any stocked products , except a few very popular items . it was mind - blowing !