Lahore: the food capital of Pakistan
There are so many other things which are attributed to Lahore but one element that has surpassed all other attractions is ‘food’. by Fraaz Mahmud Kasuri Lahore, also being the capital of Punjab, is the…
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Ban on outdoor dining
Yet another blow on hospitality industry
More than 90,000 restaurants have closed their operations permanently or long-term across the country as the industry grapples with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. by Noor ul ain Ali These are unprecedented times.…
Misgar – A hidden Jewel of Karakorum
Text and Photos by Aftab Rana The settlement of Misgar is located in the north-west of the Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza after the town of Sust. Misgar is the last permanently inhabited valley in…
Review
Building Sustainable Tourism in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K)
Reviewed by Hunain Mahmood By Dr. Shaheen Akhtar Published by Centre for Peace, Development, and Reforms Pages: 39 Price: Rs. 500 Building sustainable tourism in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a 28-page report which contains…
Chitral- A New Hub of Tourism in KP Province
by Aftab Rana Surrounded by some of the tallest mountains of Hindukush range, Chitral is Pakistan’s northern most districts and perhaps one of the most beautiful destinations for adventure, culture and ecotourism in the country.…
Prospects of Tourism in Balochistan
by Aftab Rana Balochistan is situated on the crossroad of the east and west, and present a fascinating amalgam of the old and modern way of life. The land of Balochistan is relatively thinly populated…
World Tourism Day 2020
Tourism and Rural Development
by Aftab Rana This year the world is celebrating World Tourism Day at a time when the travel and tourism industry is passing through a very crucial phase due to the ongoing global Covid-19 crisis. …
A step forward to develop NMS for Tourism and Hospitality sector of Pakistan
by Aftab Rana Continuous improvement and strengthening of regulatory bodies for implementation of quality standards and certifications for the tourism and hospitality sectors is the hallmark of the countries which have a flourishing tourism industry.…
A new hope for Ecotorusim in Pakistan
by Aftab Rana In his recent visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the establishment of two new high-altitude National Parks in Gilgit-Baltistan, 'Himalaya National Park' and 'Nanga Parbat National Park' under the…
Are we meeting the needs?
Career in International Travel & Airlines Industry
COTHM, again taking a lead over others, is arranging exclusive classes for the aviation aspirants and that’s also in collaboration with International Air Transport Association (IATA). by Fraaz Mahmud Kasuri Pakistan is a country which…