Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Information and Spokesperson Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar has said that the promotion of the tourism sector is the top priority of the government and all the relevant departments under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan are working diligently.
Talking to newsmen in Lahore, the special assistant said that many initiatives on tourism are in process and soon tourism buses will be run across Punjab to promote tourism. He also said that more new tourist destinations are also being explored to provide multiple options to tourists.
He further said Mazdoor Cards are being provided to laborers and more Shelter Homes are being established across the province.
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1. Live international webinars for COTHM network’s students
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan & Dubai has initiated an international guest lecture program on a weekly basis. Hospitality and tourism experts from all parts of the world are invited to talk to the students studying in the whole network. The idea behind arranging this activity is to give the students an exposure of the outer world and the advancements taking place there. In the first webinar, Corporate Director-HR, Central Hotels-UAE, Zamir Abbasi talked to the participants of the webinar on “Top Five Expectations of Hospitality Employers”. In the second webinar, Bahi Ajman Hotel & Resort Cluster General Manager Iftikhar Hamdani guided the students about adopting sustainability models in the hospitality industry. In the third webinar, Worldchefs Vice President Chef Martin Kobald shared the tips on ‘how to become a great chef?’ Director, International Development-COTHM, Babar Sheikh moderate the international guest speakers’ sessions. All the students in the COTHM’s nation-wide network attended the webinar live from their classrooms under the supervision of their instructors. Addressing the students on the expectations of hospitality employers, Zamir Abbasi said that work competence, alignment with the culture of organization, multitasking personality, seriousness towards career, and digital friendliness are the factors which an employer considers the most while hiring an employee.
2. Consumer Association of Pakistan holds conference on ‘Food Safety and Quality’
Thirteenth Conference on Food Safety and Quality was held at Dreamworld Resort in Karachi under the aegis of Consumer Association of Pakistan.
COTHM Karachi Executive Director Engr. Sabir Ahmed, Food Safety Expert Sumaiya Shahadat, CAP Vice President Syed Azhar Jamil, and hundreds of COTHM students attended the conference having COTHM as the strategic partner of the Consumer Association of Pakistan.
On the occasion, Consumer Association of Pakistan Chairman Kokab Iqbal informed about the aims and objectives of the conference and also informed the guests about the importance of food safety and quality.
Engr Sabir Ahmed highlighted the importance of training along with legislation and urged media to play its role in raising public awareness on food safety and quality.
He informed the guests about COTHM’s efforts in this regard, and urged the students present in the hall to continue to increase their knowledge and training in food safety and quality.
3. Germany needs 400,000 skilled workers from abroad each year
Germany wants 400,000 skilled and qualified workers from around the world every year to overcome its labour shortages.
As reported by Reuters, the figure of 400,000 was mentioned by Christian Duerr, parliamentary leader of the co-governing Free Democrats (FDP) in his interview to WirtschaftsWoche business magazine.
In his interview, Christian Duerr said that the shortage of skilled workforce has become so serious in his country that it is damaging the economy of the country.
He also said that Germany’s current workforce is aging fast and this is issue can only be controlled if the country develops some modern immigration policy.
According to German Economic Institute, there will be a gap of more than 300,000 people in the ongoing year as the number of older workers retiring is higher than the younger ones entering the labour market.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-wants-attract-400000-skilled-workers-abroad-each-year-2022-01-21/
4. Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU to promote, facilitate tourism
Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and facilitate cooperation and collaboration in the field of tourism between the two countries.
The MoU was signed by Iraq’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities and the Ambassador of Pakistan to Iraq, said a press release.
The MoU will also help reinforce people-to-people linkages between Pakistan and Iraq.
Pakistan is also engaging actively with Iraq for the facilitation of Pakistani pilgrimages traveling to Iraq.
The signing of the MoU is another manifestation of the efforts of both countries to strengthen and diversify bilateral collaboration across diverse fields.
The bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq received a significant boost with a number of ministerial-level visits exchanged last year, in particular the visit of Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, which was reciprocated by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
5. COTHM is real contributor to uplift of skilled education in Pakistan: PSPA VC Jamal Nasir Cheema
Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) Vice Chairman Jamal Nasir Cheema visited College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) on Friday. He admired state-of-the-art facility and appreciated COTHM for training the youth of Pakistan in a wonderful way.
He said that institutes like COTHM are the real contributors to the uplift of skilled education in Pakistan and the government should support COTHM in this endeavor of public welfare.
He also visited Chocolate Academy and met its CEO Zainab Shafiq who briefed him about the ongoing projects being run under the umbrella of Chocolate Academy. About the academy, he said it is a unique concept and he has never seen such an initiative in Pakistan earlier.
He also ensured his department’s support to COTHM and Chocolate Academy whenever and wherever needed.
6. Pakistani media houses must adopt professional journalistic practices: PID DG Sajeela Naveed
Press Information Department (PID) Director General (DG) Sajeela Naveed visited College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) and the office of Hospitality Plus magazine on Friday where she met COTHM CEO & Hospitality Plus Editor-in-Chief Ahmad Shafiq.
Sajeela Naveed appreciated Hospitality Plus magazine for keeping the hospitality industry in Pakistan alive with the help of its professional reporting.
Stressing the need of positive and true representation of Pakistan in the world, she said that beauty of landscapes and diversity of cultures in Pakistan must be highlighted at every forum so that international tourists may feel inclined to visit Pakistan.
Communication of true information has always been a challenge everywhere in the world, she further said adding that Pakistani media houses must adopt professional journalistic practices for the uplift of healthy journalism in Pakistan.
7. COTHM Multan arranges Winter Gala & Musical Nigh
Keeping the weather demands in view, COTHM Multan Campus arranged a wonderful ‘Winter Gala & Musical Night’.
It was a fun-filled event with a series of exciting performances, to bring out the hidden talent of students.
On the day of the event, the students sang songs, performed skits and plays, enjoyed musical performances and played games.
While talking to the students, COTHM Multan Executive Director Waqas Raza said that extracurricular activities are very important in a student’s life as they make him/her strong and confident.
He also said that such activities work best in building a healthy culture as well as boost the performance and creativity of the students.
He also appreciated the staff and management for arranging such wonderful program. The evening ended with a musical performance by local folk singers and everyone enjoyed that.
8. Swiss International signs 3rd Royal Swiss hotel in Rawalpindi at business district of Bahria
Swiss International Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the 165 rooms and suites Royal Swiss. The hotel will be located at The Nexus, Business District, Bahria Town phase 8 – Rawalpindi.
Royal Swiss Bahria – Rawalpindi will offer its guests: Swiss Flavours – restaurant; The State room – specialty steak restaurant; TED & Co – Bar & Lounge; Swiss-Select Lounge; Eventives for meetings & events; Business Center with free Wi-Fi internet access; Inspirations pool & gym; Inspirations lounge; Spa and Mall.
The hotel will be developed and realized by the Edgestone (Pvt) Ltd, one of the biggest real estate development companies in Pakistan.
Swiss International’s President & CEO, Henri Kennedie said, “Edgestone has proven to be a high-quality developer and is very reliable. The plans for Bahria are great, as the city is expanding. Our Royal Swiss brand has proven to be very much appreciated by the Pakistani guests and corporate accounts.”
https://www.facebook.com/SwissInternationalHotels/photos/a.1124087114292777/5162054057162709/
9. Pakistani Man Opens up UK’s first ‘Crypto’ Chai Ada In London
A young Pakistani entrepreneur opens up a cafe in Britain, Chai Ada, which accepts multiple cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. He is the first man to set up a crypto cafe in the UK.
Tayyab Shafiq, who is only 26 years old, has opened “Chai Ada” outside Westfield in Shepherds Bush, West London. Chai Ada, a coffee shop, offers a variety of tea flavors such as masala chai, elaichi chai, cinnamon chai, pink Kashmiri tea along with some traditional Pakistani dishes such as parathas, biryani, kebabs, and rolls. Apart from the eye-catching interior, one other thing caught people’s attention. The unique feature is that Chai Ada can accept cryptocurrencies as payment. This unique initiative is, however, on a much larger scale. Customers can pay for chai and other delicacies using digital currency. The digital currency can be in any form of classic Bitcoin or Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, XRP, Verge, Litecoin, and Horizen. The young entrepreneur has developed an app to operate cryptocurrency payments. Customers can make instant payments from their crypto wallet accounts against the British pounds.
Pakistani Man Opens up UK’s first ‘Crypto’ Chai Ada In London
