At the College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan, we had the privilege of hosting a visit from the J7 Group Islamabad leadership. Mr. Maqbool, the Chairman, and Mr. Haroon Maqbool, the Vice Chairman, honored our institution with their presence, signifying a milestone in our journey to foster collaboration within the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Their visit showed how important partnerships are becoming in these industries and confirmed COTHM’s dedication to improving educational opportunities for future professionals. As the top institution for hospitality and tourism education in Pakistan, we understand the value of building strong connections with key players, and J7 Group’s visit highlights the potential for teamwork between education and industry.
The leadership of the J7 Group is very important to COTHM’s goal of connecting industry needs with academic success, especially because of their strong presence in real estate development, hospitality, and related fields. The purpose of the visit was to explore ways to improve Pakistan’s hospitality and tourism industry, share knowledge, and look into opportunities for working together.
The faculty and leadership of COTHM met with Mr. Maqbool and Mr. Haroon Maqbool to talk about shared interests, including how to bring real-world industry knowledge into our academic programs. Their focus on innovation and quality aligns with COTHM’s goal of equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism needed to succeed in the competitive global market.
By working together, academic institutions and business leaders like J7 Group can drive growth and ensure that the workforce is prepared to meet changing business demands. Building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships is crucial as Pakistan’s tourism and hospitality sectors continue to grow.
COTHM and J7 Group can work together to raise hospitality standards in Pakistan, encourage innovation, and create a stronger infrastructure to support the growing tourism industry. Both sides were positive about the future, and the ideas shared during the visit laid the groundwork for future projects.
During the discussions, Mr. Maqbool and Mr. Haroon Maqbool highlighted the need for education and industry to work together to give students practical experience, technical skills, and leadership abilities for success. They emphasized that industry leaders should partner with schools like COTHM to make sure graduates are not just academically prepared but also ready for the demands of the industry.
The teachers at COTHM shared their views on how the school is adapting to the fast-changing hospitality industry. The college continues to develop programs that balance academic knowledge with practical experience, focusing on global standards and practices to ensure students are prepared for both local and international markets.
This visit marks an important step in the partnership between COTHM and J7 Group. It shows both organizations’ commitment to improving Pakistan’s travel and hospitality industries. By aligning academic programs with business needs, we believe the future workforce will lead innovation and quality in these key areas.
We believe that this collaboration will present many opportunities in the future, both for our students and the larger community. With Pakistan’s tourist sector expected to grow, collaborations such as these will be crucial to creating a flourishing and sustainable ecosystem.
Mr. Maqbool and Mr. Haroon Maqbool’s visit to COTHM Pakistan is a great step towards a stronger and more cooperative future for Pakistan’s hospitality and tourism industries. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for our students and the industry as a whole, as we continue to explore new ways to work together.
At COTHM, we are committed to delivering high-quality education to ensure our graduates are ready to make an impact on Pakistan’s hospitality and tourism industry in the future. We look forward to collaborating with respected organizations like J7 Group.
