JOVAGO.com WISHES PAKISTAN A HAPPY RAMADANBY LAUNCHING SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGES

Jovago.com has launched amazing Ramadan deals for families planning on taking a summer vacation

PAKISTAN, Karachi, 18^thJune 2015: Jovago.com, Pakistan’s No.1 online hotel booking website,recently launched its summer and Ramadan discount program which is aimed to encourage people to travel within Pakistan.

The voucher code is very simple to use. All one has to do is visit our website, book your hotel and during check out you type in “RAMADAN” (to receive up to 15% off and free Sehri). It is a simple three step process, and an opportunity to sit back and relax while enjoying the fast.

Commenting on this initiative Mrs. Nadine Malik Almani, the Country Manager Jovago said “The main aim of Jovago Pakistan is to encourage people to travel within Pakistan. Ramadan is generally a slow and dull month, so we want to keep the energy alive by providing our travelers with a discount package so they can enjoy their fasts with beautiful scenes. It is extremely hot right now, and we all deserve a break from the heat. By providing these discount vouchers, in hotels with free Sehri, we are really hoping to encourage travel within Pakistan during the summer season. So, go check out our website to find out more details.”

Jovago.com is always promoting different hotels in different areas, and keep checking the website to stay updated.

About APACIG
The Asia Pacific Internet Group (www.apacig.com) is a joint venture of Rocket Internet and Ooredoo. The group’s network consists of 14  e-commerce and online marketplace companies, operating across 15 countries. Since it was founded in 2014, APACIG has become the leading online platform in Asia, building top internet companies in the region.

About Jovago
Jovago.com is an online hotel booking service with offices in Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Dakar (Senegal) founded by Africa Internet Group and has MTN and Millicom as investors. Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 booking portal, facilitates the booking process for its users to provide them with the best hotel booking experience with fast, transparent and easy-to-use services. Jovago.com has over 20,000 local hotel listings across Africa and over 200,000 hotels around the world.

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How to make your travel cozy in Ramadan

That time to develop patience and practice abstinence is right around the corner. Although one is expected to practice patience and be calm throughout this month, I can say without water or food, the test is difficult. On the road, people who are driving are speeding and impatience levels are at an all-time high during this month. Traveling while fasting isn’t easy either, but sometimes one isn’t left with a choice. There are some tips that JovagoPakistanhas come with to make sure the holy month is practiced in the way it is meant to be – with love, peace and patience.

1.   Know it all:

It is important to understand and acknowledge what Ramadan is all about. Ramadan is not about fasting a whole day and participating in nightly parties once you break the fast. Ramadan is a lunar month, dedicated to religious practices and kindness.  Fasting may become challenging, so it is important to fuel your body accordingly i.e. follow proper Seheri and Iftarischedules. The more informed you are about the month, and the nutrients your body requires for a good and patient fast, the more relaxed you will find yourself.

2.      Make your plans suitable for fasting:

Ramadan affects some people a lot, as it is hard to continue your daily routine without quenching your thirst or fueling your system. It is not a great time to travel, climb or trek, but if you have to do so, you should plan it properly. Once again, make sure you have a healthy Seheri if you have travel planned. Also, one is allowed to skip their fast, so if you feel your body won’t be able to handle traveling and fasting, make sure you think properly and realistically before deciding to keep (or not) a fast.  

3.      Keep yourselfupdated:

Try to keep yourself updated with the traveling conditions. The weather context, flights delays and cancellations may affect your plan badly. Keeping yourself in touch with such information saves you from any extra effort and worn-out situations.

4.      Make it early:

We would advise you to keep important meetings and commitments in the early hours of the morning, before the sun is in full swing. This will help you save some of your energy level, because sunny afternoons tend to drain us out.

5.      Stay away from traffic jams:

If you are commuting a lot by road during Ramadan, try avoiding areas with a lot of traffic. During Iftaritime, traffic increases and chanc

Multan-The city of saints

Multan is fifth largest city of Pakistan. Located in south central Punjab province, at the bank of River Chenab, Multan is known as the city of Sufis or city of saints. A circular road around the rampart gives access to the city through thirteen gates. Multan is an ancient city and has preserved its structures. It is aprosperous city crowded with bazaars, shrines and tombs.

The city is full ofcolors.Thereare a lot of distinguishing features about Multan, such as the unique white and blue ceramics, medicated Multan sand, variety of cultivable Mangoes , the hospitable accommodation inMultan and so on.The city is well-planned and is very valuable to tradeand heritage.

Multan Museum:

Multan Museum is a historical place. It has a wide collection of coins, medals, postage stamps of the former State of Bahawalpur. It also contains manuscripts, documented inscriptions, wood carvings, camel-skin paintings, historical models and stone carvings of the Islamic and Pre-Islamic periods. Punjab Government is working to make a new room for Multan museum by converting the famous Ghanta Ghar building into new Museum building.

Mausoleums:

The city of Sufis is famous because of residence of various mausoleums. The best known mausoleums are ofHazratBaha-ud-Din Zakaria, Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Hazrat Shamsuddin Sabzwari Multani, Mausoleum ofShah Gardez,Mausoleum of Musa Pak Shaheed,and Mausoleum of Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Jamal Multani. Their architecture is very artistic and makes them a must visit.

Multan Fort:

Multan Fort is also called Kohna Fort or Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh.Located at the city center, it was built on the mound separated from the city by River Ravi but was destroyed by British forces during their occupation. The fort is famous for Dam Dama(a massive block of building constructed on mound), Tomb of Shah Rukne Alam, Nigar khana (collection of art work) and fourdoorways of the fort (Qasim gate, Sikhi gate, Khizri gate and Hareri gate).

Restaurants:

Many five stars to affordablemiddle sized restaurantscan be found in the city. They offer the perfect Punjabi taste of food. Aromatic cuisine comprises of Saag, Lassi, Mutton Karahi and many more that are delicious and flavorsome.

Shopping:

Multan is famous for its handicraft stuff. The old city has narrow colorful, bazaars full of local handicrafts. Multan is connected to the textile industry which makes it rich in product variety.Shopping at Multanis fun because Multan has a cultural touch.

World’s top travel apps

People tend to feel anxious when making travel plans, because traveling requires a lot of planning. From affordable accommodation to flight schedules and planning the itinerary on your vacation – everything needs to be tackled before boarding the plane. We at Jovago, have come up with what we think are the best travel apps, some of them are not free to use though, but still are really good!

1.       Localeur:

Localeuris more than just a guidebook. This app is designed to focus on the local experiences, adventures and travel recommendations by those who have visited the areas. People may share their information by creating a profile and then posting their pictures and interests

2.       TouristEye:

If you have to quickly plan your trip TouristEye is the right app for you. TouristEye was released in 2010, by a group of entrepreneurs in Spain. The app aggregated data from multiple sources to build profiles of landmarks and things to see in locations around the world.

3.       Flight Track:

Flight track allows you to follow the path of different flights. The tracking happens to be at a zoomable map, with detailed information of arrival and departure and you can even receive insights about flight cancellations and delays.

4. Packing Pro:

Packing is not about just dumping your clothes and shoes into a suitcase. Thanks to the innovative Packing pro, now we have the perfect packing guide. All you have to do is type in your destination and stay specifications and the app will give you a suggestion list about things to pack. Packing pro will make you learn and takes care from you most important essentials to your expensive gadgets.

5. Waze:

Getting lost in a big city is another thing to worry about when traveling. At Waze GPS navigation you just have to tap in your destination and leave the rest to the app. It comes up with traffic reports to make sure you’re offered the quickest route for the current road conditions.

Download these amazing apps and make your life easier. With these innovative and quirky apps, you’ll find world a totally different place! So browse, chose your pick and get the globe-trotting! With these apps one can always find quick answers to queries like what are the options for accommodationnear Karachi airport?

HOTEL BOOKING PLATFORM JOVAGO EXPANDS FROM PAKISTAN TO MYANMAR AND BANGLADESH

                        Market potential in tourism field sparks the launch in two new countries

PAKISTAN, Karachi,  June 9, 2015: Online hotel booking website Jovago - www.jovago.com - has announced the launch of its services in Myanmar and Bangladesh. This expansion builds on the company’s success in fast-growing markets, where there is a high unsatisfied demand for new online solutions. Jovago has already become the leading hotel booking platform in Africa. In Asia, Jovago launched in 2014 in Pakistan.

Jovago’s expansion is a direct response to the growing demand of tourism and need for online hotel bookings. Paul Midy, CEO of Jovago.com adds, “Our experience in Pakistan taught us that despite numerous challenges, now is a good time to set foot in these markets, since the tourism sector is determined to evolve.”

In both Myanmar and Bangladesh, the tourism industry has stagnated in recent years. However, this does not dampen Jovago’s ambitions for the two countries.

“Myanmar and Bangladesh have shown great potential in the tourism sector. We are very confident that our presence can give the industry an added boost in each of these markets,” explains Midy. “Locals, tourists and expats will also profit from the new service, as it simplifies the hotel searching and booking process. Jovago can be a key player for the travellers who want to visit the country.”

Jovago will establish their local presence in July 2015 with a full customer service team in both Myanmar and Bangladesh. The company will also be joining parent company Asia Pacific Internet Group, who operates several other companies in these two countries.The expansion is at a time of record growth, well reflected through the corporate partnership with Ooredoo and Rocket Internet, as well as with numerous hotel partners in emerging market in Africa and Pakistan.

After MiFi, Warid introduces its own 4G LTE Wingle devices

Bearing in mind that a household connects to internet using multiple devices and for the convenience of its customers, Warid Telecom announced the launch of its 4G LTE Broadband Wingle today.

This device offers high-speed 4G LTE internet of up to 150Mbps, on the go, with coverage in all major cities nationwide.

eWarid’s Wingle can support up to 10 users simultanously.  It can be controlled via smartphone and functions such as plugging in a car charger, laptop USB port or even directly to a power outlet using an adapter.

Warid is also offering 4G LTE MiFi, a portable and rechargeable device that can transmit WiFi signals from the 4G LTE MiFi on the go.

On purchase of Warid’S 4G LTE Wingle & Mifi devices, customers get Double GBs for first three months. The data volume for all packages will be doubled for this duration.

Commenting on the launch of 4G LTE Wingle, Mr. Asim Ali, Director of Pricing, Segments & VAS at Warid Telecom said,

“We have always aimed at expanding our services to exceed the expectations of our valued customers. This has been the case, especially due to the increasing demand for high-speed internet on the go. We hope that the new Wingle device will fulfill our customers’ requirement and increase their convenience.”

The Warid Wingle can be purchased for PKR. 2500 and users can opt for a price plan (per month rate) ranging from PKR.1500 to PKR.3000, each offering two shared connections and options for data usage. A special Wingle promotion also gives customers the option of getting the device for FREE along with 60GB data month for 3 months for PKR.5,999.

“It is the right time to boost Tourism industry of Pakistan”– Nadine Malik Almani

Jovago Country Manager shares her views on the utmost need to promote Pakistan’s Tourism industry at a media meet-up held in Islamabad

Islamabad, 30^th May 2015: “Everything that nature has bestowed on mankind is in Pakistan: from mountains, glaciers, meadows, to the seas, lakes, rivers, streams, deserts, and forests. The north of Pakistan has some of the most beautiful and spectacular mountains in the world and yet we rank as 125 out of 141 in the tourism index 2015 of World Economic Forum. It is high time that we need to promote our tourism industry,” stated Nadine Malik Almani, the young and energetic Country manager of Pakistan’s first online hotel booking company Jovago.com in a media meet-up held in Islamabad.

Senior management and representatives of Jovago.com, met with journalists and active bloggers to introduce the objectives of their company, its strategic policies in promoting tourism in Pakistan and its effects on the country’s tourism based economy as a whole.

“We feel we are very lucky to have this opportunity to bring our customers close to all these beautiful places in Pakistan. Tourism in the country has been on a decline for years now, and it is quite wonderful being able to be a link between our absolutely beautiful country and the rest of the world,” said Nadine.

Jovago.com is Pakistan’s No.1 Online Hotel Booking Portal. Jovago.com aims to cater to customers travelling both into and within the country; facilitating travelers from around the world. In this era of technological advancement, Jovago.com fulfills the dire need of an easy access website for hotel bookings, accessible from the mobile and computers equally.

About Jovago.com:

Jovago is Pakistan's No.1 hotel booking website, allowing you to get the best prices for more than 2,000 hotels in Pakistan, 20,000 hotels in Africa and more than 200,000 hotels around the world.Our ambition is to bring every bit of available accommodation online, and to create the easiest and cheapest way for customers to book it.At Jovago, we have hundreds of travel specialists constantly in touch with our customers. Our offices are located in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad (Pakistan), Lagos (Nigeria), Dakar (Sénégal), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Doula (Cameroon), Nairobi (Kenya), Porto (Portugal) and Paris (France).