Hospitality Plus (Nov 2017)

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MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AIRLINE, TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY

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INTERNATIONAL

CHEFS DAY 2017 CELEBRATED WITH ENTHUSIASM

Vision To become a world class manufacturer of Commercial Kitchen Equipments to cater needs of domestic as well as international clients.

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CONVOCATION 2017

IATA TRAININGS & QUALIFICATIONS LAUNCHED

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HP C O N T E N TS Hospitality Plus Vol#11/Issue#11 November 2017

Articles and other write-ups are contributed by different writers.

Views published in the magazine do not necessarily reflect the management’s policy.

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COVER STORY International Chefs Day 2017

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ARTICLE Traveling in America

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LAUNCH The First IATA-Authorized Training Center Launched

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ARTICLE 8 Tricks For Saving Money

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TOURISM TDCP Plays a Vital Role in Tourism Promotion

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EVENT The 16th Convocation

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ARTICLE 10 Best Cities to Live in Around the World

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ARTICLE How to Get Free Starbucks Every Day

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GOING GREEN Sustainable Tourism Can Make World Cleaner and Greener

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Health & Food Safety ARTICLE How to Look and Feel Healthier in One Week

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Industry Highlights

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ational Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in collaboration with GIZ has taken a positive initiative to form the Sector Skills Councils for the Hospitality, Construction and Textile sectors in Pakistan.

Sector Skills Councils are meant to support the reform of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system in Pakistan.

They are intended to be a mechanism to secure the greater involvement of employers in the design and implementation of Government-funded trainings and to increase the quality and scale of training.

The country has many natural resources, ambitious infrastructure developments, a growing domestic market and expanding middleclass, and its geographical position places it close to some of the world’s largest and growing markets. A better skilled population will help to explore the country’s economic potential.

The SSCs will work in the following areas and will play a vital role in achieving the intended objectives.

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Providing labor market information and assessments to the employers and policy makers for the skills priorities and policy development

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Providing practical guidance and assistance to employers on training policy and practices

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Supporting and developing skill standards, competencybased training programs and customized training solutions to meet the human resource demands

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Addressing the capacity-building needs of the training service providers in order for them to better respond to the human resource demand, including training of trainers and strengthening the ability of individual employers to develop their employees Advocating and lobbying on issues, challenges and opportunities of all the three sectors, as and when required

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NAVTTC’s initiative with the support of GIZ to set up these sector skills councils will pave way for improving the TVET sector and strengthening the selected economic sectors in Pakistan.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

AHMAD SHAFIQ

CHIEF EDITOR

shafiq@cothm.edu.pk

HOSPITALITY PLUS MAGAZINE (MONTHLY PUBLICATION) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO ) COLLEGE OF TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT (COTHM) PAKISTAN & DUBAI COTHM HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION (CHF) COTHM SCHOOL SYSTEM (CSS) COTHM MANPOWER INTERNATIONAL

MEMBERSHIPS *Member of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH &LA), USA * Member of Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) UK * Member of the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) UK *Associate Member of the Institute of Hospitality (IH), UK * Member of EURHODIP The Leading Hotel Schools in Europe *Member of Learn Travel UK *Member of International Center for Business Communication (ICBC) USA *Member of International Federation Pastry Ice Cream Chocolate, *Member of Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) UK *Member of The International Hotel School Association (Euhofa), Netherland *Member of Council on Hotels, Restaurants and Institutional Education (CHRIE) USA *Member of World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) *Accredited 'B LEVEL' Judge of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) * Member of the Executive Board of Hall of Fame Foundation Pakistan * Ex-consultant with the World Bank on tourism in the NWFP, Pakistan *Founder/Secretary General of the Chefs' Association of Pakistan (CAP) *Member of the Governing Body of Lahore Businessmen Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled (LABARD) *Member of NAVTEC's 'IAG' on hospitality sector, Govt. of Pakistan *Member of Trade Testing Board of TEVTA, Govt. of Punjab * Chairman of the 'Hospitality Sector Skills Committee' of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) * Member of the Board of Studies of University of Gujrat * Member of Employers' Federation of Pakistan * Member of Pakistan Oversees Employment Promoters' Association (POEPA) * EC Member Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) * Founder/ Secretary General of Lahore Restaurants Association *Member of the Board of Studies of University of Punjab

AWARDS *Lamp of Knowledge Award for an Outstanding International Hospitality Educator, USA, 2014 *The Financial Daily Award (TFD) Best Hotel School of Pakistan, 2014 *Consumer Choice Award (CAP) Best Hotel School of Pakistan, 2014 *Government of Sindh Award - Best Hotel School of Pakistan, 2014 *Chefs' Association of Pakistan Award (CAP) - Best Hotel School of Pakistan, 2010-2014

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INTERNATIONAL

CHEFS DAY 2017

CELEBRATED WITH ENTHUSIASM

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Chefs around the globe celebrate their ‘Day’ on 20th October every year. International Chefs Day 2017 was celebrated by the chefs of Pakistan with all the dignity and grandeur.

Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP), which is the only representative association of the chefs of Pakistan, is maintaining a tradition of celebrating the day with zeal and commitment to unfold new horizons of learning, growth, development and exposure for the chefs of Pakistan in harmony with international fraternity of Chefs.

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his year the celebration of ICD 2017 was organized by its strategic partner, C o l l e g e o f To u r i s m & H o t e l Management (COTHM) Pakistan. As is the tradition every year, a large congregation of hundreds chefs marched together to show their solidarity and togetherness with the chefs nationally and internationally.

In a formal ceremony at the conference hall of COTHM, the event was initiated with the recitation of the Holy Qur’aan. Mr. Zaheer Ahmad, the COO of COTHM in his welcome address extended his warm felicitations to the chefs of Pakistan and the ones celebrating their day internationally. He expressed his resolve to support and promote the talent of chefs at all forums of the world.

Later, the senior chefs and executive members of CAP expressed their best wishes for the chefs around the globe. In a betting arrangement, the ‘Professional Excellence Awards’ were conferred on the chefs who made their invaluable contributions while serving in their profession. They reiterated their commitment with their profession and promised to transfer their knowledge to the younger generation of chefs.

Based on the theme of WORLDCHEFS, ‘HEALTHY FOOD FOR HEALTHY HEROES’ a culinary competition among the school children was organized at COTHM in which the young students freely demonstrated their talent. A three days event culminated into the ICD 2017 celebrations and the young students were generously acknowledged by the senior chefs. The Chefs

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Pakistan has enormous talent but we need to nurture it and showcase it in front of the world.

Association of Pakistan presented souvenirs and shields to the winning teams of young chefs.

T h e C h i e f P a t r o n o f t h e C A P, M r.

Muhammad Zubair Khan, who graced the event as the Chief Guest, praised the precious contributions of the chefs in raising the standards of culinary arts, food safety, hygiene and the presentation of food. He expressed his resolve to provide the chefs of Pakistan with every possible support in bring their talent in front of the world. He also thanked the management of WORLDCHEFS for keeping CAP abreast with the world and engaging its chefs in the international culinary competitions. He said, Pakistan has enormous talent but we need to nurture it and showcase it in front of the world.

In the end, Master of the Ceremony, Babar Sheikh, expressed his gratitude for the participants for taking out their precious time to attend the ICD 2017 event celebrations.

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I must say where I am is all because of COTHM. Nimra Qureshi Glasshouse by Gordon Ramsay, Hilton Dubai Creek

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FOREIGNERS

Sophie-Claire Hoeller

REVEAL THE THINGS THEY FIND STRANGEST ABOUT

TRAVELING

IN AMERICA People around the world like to give the US a hard time - they like to make fun of their accents, they're bewildered by the many friendly smiles, and overactive air conditioners are a great source of concern (and cold).

But stereotypes aside, what are the real-life American quirks that shock foreigners?

We looked at a recent Reddit thread that had non-Americans share the strangest things they learned about the US after visiting.

American portion sizes are bewildering to foreigners TheMediumPanada said that “The size of food servings in restaurants is 50-100% bigger than in Europe.”

They're surprised by the number of drive-thru establishments Outofplaceandstrange was surprised by the number of drive-thru establishments the US features. Others agreed, citing drive-thru liquor stores, and even drive-thru Daiquiri stands in Louisiana.

In general, foreigners find it weird how Americans seem to drive absolutely everywhere, resulting in parking lots the size of small villages.

They don't understand why there are so many ads for lawyers Hn-t mentioned how ubiquitous ads for lawyers are stateside. According to the Redditor, "Most of the time you couldn't go anywhere without seeing any ads for lawyers."

Phalty was awed by “the raptor sized turkey legs sold at amusement parks.”

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They're terrified by the many ads for prescription drugs Many others added pharmaceutical ads to the list. According to crunchymush, “Sitting in our hotel room in Vegas and listening to the horrendous lists of possible side-effects for drugs made me wonder how anyone can bring themselves to take them. Lunesta is terrifying. I don't remember the specific ‘possible side-effects,’ but I just recall the fact that ‘death’ wasn't the most troubling one.”

Apparently, there are a lot of squirrels in the states Crazy_pants_wolf was shocked by the amount of squirrels. Others agreed, and added that American squirrels are also “terrifyingly bold.”

The amount of space in the US is also shocking to people Musland writes “I know the US is a huge area, but the size of the roads and parking lots just seemed really strange [to] a central European.”

Various Redditors agree, pointing to the amount of space between homes. British user BloatedBaryonyx said “I see American houses on TV and am amazed by how they have all these massive detached houses. I thought the people living there were rich or something, but I eventually picked up enough context to know that this was a standard suburban house.”

Visitors are awed by the country’s sheer size “It took me a while before I realized that a person cannot drive from New York City to

the Grand Canyon in one day,” wrote Toykolunchboxes.

They also think cars are really big Crunchymush recounts renting a Ford Taurus, "which by Australian standards would be a ‘family sedan,’ but I felt like I was driving a go-kart. Everywhere I looked there were massive pick-ups with dual rearaxles. I'd look out my side windows half the time and all I could see was hub caps."

Americans seem to be much friendlier than other nationalities — and it freaks people out "Americans are extremely friendly, almost to an uncomfortable degree for some," TheMediumPanda said. "My parents got slightly lost and had to ask for directions, after five minutes, 20 people with huge smiles were surrounding them, trying their utmost to help. Several offering rides back to their hotel."

TheRider1 describes Americans as having a "lack of inhibition with strangers," while others highlighted how often Americans "smiled at strangers."

In general, foreigners seem perplexed at how open and comfortable Americans are with complete strangers.

Related: Here's how guests can stay in the secret hotel suite hidden inside Disney World's Cinderella castle

The gap between toilet stalls’ doors is disconcerting to visitors Bedsheetsforsale is American, but only realized how exposed American toilet stalls leaves users when traveling to Europe. "I remember being in England, and seriously every bathroom stall was sectioned off with a full door and everything. Seriously, the gaps in between American stalls are horrible and I always think someone is watching me."

Foreigners don't understand taxes, and why the price listed on an item isn't the price expected at the cash register Foreigners complain about how the price tag on an item changes once you get to the cash register. Ahphoque says “Price tag says $5, you take a $5 bill out of your wallet, then bam, you're asked to pay $5.86 or whatever.”

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THE FIRST IATA-AUTHORIZED

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n its fresh initiative to broaden career horizons for the youth of Pakistan, COTHM Pakistan & Dubai has l a u n c h e d I AT A t r a i n i n g s a n d qualications in Pakistan.

By signing off with IATA, Canada, COTHM has become the rst and the only IATA-Authorized Training Center (ATC) spreading its educational wings across Pakistan.

T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r Tr a n s p o r t A s s o c i a t i o n ( I ATA ) i s t h e t r a d e association for the world’s airlines, representing some 275 airlines or 83% of total air trafc. In view of the increasing air travel and ight operations in Pakistan, there is a huge emerging demand for the professionally-qualied and skilled work force in the travel, tourism and airline sector.

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COTHM has established a fully-equipped and personalized professional training facility as per IATA standards to implement the IATA training programs. In a serene ceremony, the IATA training and qualications were launched.

Mr. Kazi M. Mashkoor (Sr. Analyst, IATA Pakistan) graced the launch ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Mr. Saman Ratnayake, Area Manager SriLankan Airlines, Lahore, attended the ceremony as the guest of honor. They expressed their optimism about the growth and development of the airlines industry in Pakistan.

The ceremony was attended by the leading professionals from the Travel, Tourism and Airline Industry.

Mr. Ahmad Shaq, CEO of COTHM Pakistan & Dubai, said that with the collaboration of IATA, we will train hundreds of aviation professionals each year with a commitment to developing careers and a workforce that makes our industry safe, secure, and sustainable.

Through IATA training and qualications it is possible to share understanding of best practices, international standards, and industry regulations, which ensures to address real workplace challenges.

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Program of Study 1: Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation Systems - IATA (DATRS) 2: Global Distribution System Fares & Ticketing- IATA (GDSFT) 3: Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma - IATA (FTTD) 4: Post Graduate Diploma in International Travel & Tourism Advisor (PGDITTA) IATA 5: Graduate Diploma in Professional Airline Management - IATA (GDPAM) 6: Advance Diploma in Professional Airline Management (ADPAM) 7: Certi cate in Airport Operations (CAO) 8: Certi cate in Cabin Crew Management (CCCM)

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8 TRICKS FOR SAVING MONEY AT EXPENSIVE RESTAURANTS

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t’s never fun to go out to a nice meal and feel by the end like you got ripped off.

Which is why it’s important to go into any restaurant, whether it’s fast food or haute French dining, with some education about what you’re getting and what you should be getting.

We talked to Mark Pastore, president of N e w Yo r k C i t y ’s acclaimed meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda — which works with h i g h - e n d establishments including The Spotted Pig and Minetta Tavern — about how to look for value when you go out to eat. Pastore knows of what he speaks: He says he eats out four to five days a week.

Next time you’re ordering at a restaurant, keep these tips in mind.

1. It pays to be vegetarian.

“There’s really no cheap meat” in the United States, Pastore says, as long as it’s quality product. So if you’ve been thinking about removing animals from your diet, it certainly won’t hurt your wallet.

2. But not every type of meat is created equal.

At least in terms of cost, there is a clear order.

“Poultry is always going to the be the cheapest,” Pastore says. From there it goes: pork, beef, veal, and then lamb, which is the “most expensive.” So load up on duck and pork chops.

3. Forget about any unusual meats.

“Once you delve into the wild game market, it’s all very expensive, because there aren’t many people raising the animals,” Pastore says. “A whole rabbit would sell for close to $7 a pound fresh on the street. A whole chicken goes for about $1.25 a pound.” Elk and bison are delicious, but know you’re paying a serious premium for them.

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4. Steak isn’t as expensive as you think it is.

At least, if you know what cut you’re getting.

Prime beef, the highest-grade option (or as Pastore calls it, “the Rolls-Royce” of steaks), has gotten “very expensive” this year thanks to supply and demand. But look out for “lunchtime cuts” that can be amazing in the hands of a talented chef, even when it’s not lunch: flat-iron steaks, skirt steaks, hanger steaks, and flank steaks.

5. Try lunch instead of dinner.

“Lunch menus will always be more inexpensive than dinner,” Pastore says. The same dishes will go for less, and restaurants are more likely to feature budget-conscious items in the middle of the day.

6. Seek out the neighborhood standby.

Restaurants that specialize in one thing come with an added cost. “If you want a great steak and you want a steakhouse experience, you go to one of the classic steakhouses, and you’re prepared to pay those prices,” Pastore says. But New American-style restaurants, especially ones full of locals, offer a wide variety of dishes at different price points.

with specials, Pastore says, is that the food tends to be something “they either want to feature, or I joke a lot of the time it’s what they’re pushing that they can’t sell.” There’s an old saying in the restaurant business: “You sell it, or you smell it.” Restaurants also commonly won’t tell you the price of a special. “Then it’s wait until you get the check, and bam, you got nailed.”

8. But don’t be afraid of the prix fixe menu.

A number of great, normally expensive restaurants offer fixed-price menus, whether every night or only at certain times. They limit what you can experience, but they also tend to highlight signature dishes at a discount. “They’re generally a great deal,” Pastore says.

The best news? There’s never been a more affordable time to eat out. Across the board, restaurants have gotten more casual while paying more attention than ever to ingredients — which means great food at a better price. “We’ve gone from a lot of white tablecloths to a lot of wooden tables that we sit at, and people enjoy a more communal style of eating,” Pastore says.

7. Avoid specials.

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TDCP PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN

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PROMOTION TOURISM INDUSTRY IMPORTANT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE COUNTRY RANA MASHHOOD AHMAD KHAN

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he TDCP plays vital role tourism promotion in Punjab and Pakistan. The department, according to the present Government vision, provides all the possible facilities to the tourists at their resorts and other tourists sites, said Minister for Education, Rana Mashhood in a Seminar arranged by TDCP on the occasion of Celebrations of World Tourism Day 2017 at Alhamra Art Centre, Lahore.

Minister added that tourism is one of the leading industry of the world and the economy of the many countries depend on this industry. Minister Said, God has given everything to the Pakistan and if we said, the Pakistan is the heaven of tourists, it is not wrong. We have Mountains Range, Green Valleys, Deep Ocean, Vast Deserts, Rivers, Lakes, Historical Monuments, Ancient History, Rich Culture and many other things which attract the domestic and international tourists.

The TDCP recently upgraded its Patriata Chairlift & Cable Car for the safety and facility of the tourists. Also TDCP starts international level 1st Lahore Sightseeing Double Decker Bus Service which got the popularity in the short time among the tourists and on the public demand the department increased the number of buses.

The environment friendly eco-tourism tourist resort at Soon Sakeasar also ready for opening which provides scenic beauty and attractive lakes i.e. Uchhali, Khabeki with boating facilities for the tourists. These lakes are the destinations of migratory birds in the winter specially the Flamingo’s. TDCP Cholistan Desert Rally “Pakistan`s Biggest Motor Sports Event”, got the huge popularity among the national and international tourists and the permanent feature of the TDCP events.

For cater the fast growing hospitality industry, the TDCP Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management play its role to provide Skilled Human Resource for the tourism industry.

The World Tourism Day celebrated every year on 27th September globally. The theme of the year given by the UNWTO (United Nation World Tourism Organization). This year, theme is “Sustainable Tourism: A Tool for Development”.

A large number of people from all walk of the life attend the seminar while Rai Haider Ali Khan (Advisor to CM for Tourism), Nayyer Iqbal (Secretary Tourism), Raheel Siddiqi (Chairman PRA), Ahmer Mallick, (MD-TDCP), General Managers TDCP, well renowned journalist Sohail Warriach and DG Walled City Kamran Lashari also address the seminar. An exhibition on “Explore Punjab” also held in Alhamra Art Gallery.

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he 16th Convocation of the College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan &Dubai, was held at the Royal Palm Golf & Country Club, Lahore. More than 200 students were awarded qualications in various programs namely hospitality, culinary arts, baking & patisserie and travel and tourism management, while 60 students received medals and appreciation certicates on the basis of outstanding academic performance.

The Convocation was attended by Honorable Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Mr. Muhammad Baligh-Ur-Rehman , who was also the Chief Guest on the occasion. Among the Guests of Honor included Mr. Saman Ratnayake Countery Manager Marketing Srilankan Airlines, Mr. Haider Abbas Director

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Marketing Qatar Airways, Mian Muhammad Muneer MPA & Parliamentary Secretary Excise and Taxation, Mr. Shahid Qadir Director Complaint Cell, CM Secretariat Punjab, Mr. Noor-ul-Amin Maingal, DG Punjab Food Authority.

Addressing on the occasion, Mr. Ahmad Shaq, CEO COTHM Pakistan & Dubai, said that we have reached a signicant milestone in the history of our institution and are embarking on a new journey as well. He congratulated all the graduating students and reminded them that their dreams have come true this year with the blessings of Allah, the prayers of their parents, and their own hard work.

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COTHM is not just an academic institution but an idea and a vision Mr. Ahmad Shaq said that there is absolutely no doubt in his mind that all the graduates assembled here today are among the best in the world and have the potential to assume leadership roles in the international hospitality, travel and tourism industry. He added that the world of hospitality, travel and tourism is awaiting their contributions and the knowledge and expertise acquired at COTHM will surely lead them to a scintillating career in the industry.

Enumerating the successes of COTHM over the past years, Mr. Ahmad Shaq said that COTHM has expanded its network in all major cities of Pakistan reaching a mark of fourteen campuses. Outlining important international development plans he said that COTHM has moved to the global market by setting up its rst overseas campus in Ajman, UAE and will expand later in the MENA region. It will create opportunities for the youth of Pakistan to get connected with the growing international hospitality industry and facilitate our students in the international job market. This would also enable them to become part of a global educational network.

Delivering the Convocation Address, the Chief Guest Mr. Muhammad Baligh-UrRehman said that COTHM is not just an academic institution but an idea and a vision. He lauded the role of COTHM in leading the youth towards economic empowerment through meaningful education and training. He said, COTHM does not just prepare graduates equipped with market driven skills but produces graduates who are able to discover their own identity and serve the hospitality, travel and tourism industry in true sense of the word.

The Convocation was attended by educationists, hospitality industry professionals, dignitaries, journalists, notables of the civil society, graduating students and their parents.

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10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN AROUND THE

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The Australian city of Melbourne has taken rst place for the world’s most livable city for the seventh year in a row as part of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Report for 2017.

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he report gives cities around the world a livability scores based on 30 different factors that fall into ve broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

A total of 140 cities are surveyed, with scores being weighted on a scale of 1 to 100, with one being considered intolerable living conditions while 100 is considered the ideal.

Each of the broad categories has various subsections to it. For stability, factors include the prevalence of petty and violent crimes and threats of terror, while culture and environment is weighed on factors that include average temperatures, levels of censorship, and social or religious restrictions.

Many of this year’s top 10 most livable cities hail from Australia and Canada.

Issues of civil unrest and violence from terrorism has left cities like Damascus, in Syria, and Tripoli, in Libya, as two of the 10 least livable cities in the world this year.

Whether you're traveling the globe in search of paradise or are considering life as an expat, these 10 cities around the globe are where you can expect to nd the highest quality of life.

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1. Melbourne, Australia

4. Toronto, Canada Considered the No.1 most livable city on Earth this year, Melbourne earned an overall score of 97.5, with perfect 100s in three categories: education, infrastructure, and healthcare. Melbourne has a stability score of 95 and a culture and environment score of 95.1.

2. Vienna, Austria

Toronto came in at fourth place this year, with an overall rating of 97.2.

Its healthcare, stability, and education scores were all perfect 100's.

Toronto's infrastructure score was 96.4, while its culture and environment score was 89.1.

5. Calgary, Canada

Only 0.1 percentage points separated Vienna from this year's top city.

Vienna's overall score was 97.4.

This Austrian city has a stability score of 95, while its healthcare, education, and infrastructure scores are all 100. Vienna's culture and environment score was 94.4.

3. Vancouver, Canada Vancouver ranked No. 3 with an overall rating of 97.3, with a stability score of 95, an infrastructure score of 92.9, and solid 100's for healthcare, culture and environment, and education.

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Calgary was one of three Canadian cities that made it to the top 10, with an overall score of 96.6. Its stability, education, and healthcare scores were all at 100, while its infrastructure score was 96.4 and its culture and environment score was an admirable 89.1.

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6. Adelaide, Australia

Auckland scored 95.7 overall, with a culture and environment score of 97, a healthcare score of 95.8, a stability score of 95, an infrastructure score of 92.9, and a perfect 100 for education.

9. Helsinki, Finland

Adelaide had an overall score of 96.6, led by perfect 100's in both education as well as healthcare. This Australian city also had a stability score of 95, a culture and environment score of 94.2, and an infrastructure score of 96.4.

7. Perth, Australia

One of the factors that put cities on the top 10 most livable cities list, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, is a relatively low population density. Finland has a density that ranges between 15 and 18 people per square kilometer of land, which is quite small in comparison to the global land average of 57 people per square kilometer.

Helsinki earned an overall score of 95.6, with stability and healthcare scores of 100, an infrastructure score of 96.4, an education score of 91.7, and a culture and environment score of 88.7.

10. Hamburg, Germany

Perth was another Australian city to make it onto the list, with an overall score of 95.9. Perth had a stability score of 95, a culture and environment score of 88.7, and a score of 100 for its healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

8. Auckland, New Zealand

Hamburg slid into the top 10 with an overall rating of 95.

New Zealand holds the same population density as Finland, according to the report, helping put its city on the list.

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Hamburg’s stability score was at 90, while its culture and environment score was 93.5, its education score was at 91.7, and both its healthcare and infrastructure scores came in at a perfect 100.

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HOW TO GET FREE

STARBUCKS EVERY DAY

(AND ALSO INFURIATE YOUR BARISTA)

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f you order an Iced Quad Venti Vanilla White Mocha at Starbucks every single day, your monthly tab is going to add up quickly—so I wouldn't necessarily blame you if you tried to figure out a way to get free Starbucks every day. If you're really lucky, you might win free Starbucks for life, like one lucky lady in Kansas did earlier this year.

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But if you want to take matters into your own hand, you can follow in the footsteps of one horrible Starbucks customer who used this so-called hack to get free Starbucks that's actually more of a dick move than anything else. As Brad Halsey, a Starbucks barista, wrote in an email to J e z e b e l ' s Kitchenette, one customer at his store, "purchased 365 Starbucks cards and registered every one of them online with a different birthday so that he gets a 'free birthday drink' EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR." That means that every single day, this customer walks into Starbucks and orders a free "birthday" drink.

Halsey, at this point, is wise to this man's trick to get free Starbucks, and yet, the customer continues to maintain that it's a fluke in the Starbucks app. "Even though I know exactly how he 'beat the system' there, he pretends that his app is just malfunctioning and it magically gives him the same free birthday drink every day," Halsey complains, adding, "If he was a nice guy, I might not be so irritated." But it gets worse.

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Apparently this customer is a total brat who insists on writing his own order on the cup in black marker. And it's complicated: He draws lines and arrows and writes all over the cup while telling me: 'Two pumps of white mocha here, then add five pumps of vanilla. That should take us to this line here where you’re gonna add cold heavy cream up to this ridge here...it should be halfway between this line and this line. Make sure to add the heavy whipping cream before the espresso, it changes the taste if you do it out of order. Then add your four shots, three regular and one long shot. That long shot is important, since you guys reformulated your machines, it’s been Hell trying to get my drink right. That long shot helps balance it. Then stir it for me, Mister Brad. Now do me a favor and add ice to the top there and it’ll be easy as pie. I’m not picky so don’t worry about shaking it or anything like that.'

Then, this customer doesn't even pay the proper amount for this extra complicated drink because of the "app malfunction.”

So sure, you could absolutely buy 365 different Starbucks cards (366, if you're factoring in a leap year) and register each of them with a different birthday. It's kind of an ingenious hack, when you think about it. But chances are good that your barista will start hating you if you come in every single day claiming it's your birthday. Plus, it's definitely unethical. So be a good customer, and just take your free drink on your actual birthday, OK? And always remember to tip your barista.

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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CAN MAKE WORLD CLEANER AND GREENER

By Aftab Rana

This year’s World Tourism Day was celebrated all around the world on 27th September 2017 with the themes “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development”. Since the Rio Earth Summit held in 1992, there has been a steady increase in the awareness around the world for the need to consider environmental and cultural issues in the Travel & Tourism industry and not simply its economic returns.

There has been growing recognition that those who pro t from tourism are not always those who have to bear its costs.

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ustainable tourism refers to a broad range of tourism ventures that take into account ideas of sustainable development. Importantly, sustainable tourism development is supply driven rather than demand driven with consideration given to social, economic and environmental factors. It is planned within the carrying capacity of an area – both ecologically and culturally – and control of the development remains within the community as much of the economic benets as possible.

The United Nations 70th General Assembly has already designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This has created a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the contribution of sustainable tourism to development among public and private sector decision-makers and the public, while mobilizing all stakeholders to work together in making tourism a catalyst for positive change.

In the context of the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a more sustainable tourism sector that can contribute to the SDGs.

The International Year of 2017 is promoting tourism’s role in the following ve key areas:*

Inclusive and sustainable economic growth

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Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction

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Resource efciency, environmental protection and climate change

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Cultural values, diversity and heritage

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Mutual understanding, peace and security.

Pakistan has a great opportunity for the tourism development based on its spectacular natural landscapes and unique cultural heritage. Tourism is one of those economic activities that have the potential to bring considerable benets to the nation. If it is managed effectively, tourism can be used as a vehicle to deliver socio-economic benets directly to rural and remote areas.

To guard against past mistakes and to help promote best practice in the future,

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A BENCHMARK OF EXCELLENCE!

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ood safety is a focus of attention throughout the world since 1995, Since then food standards and re g u l a t i o n s a re b e c o m i n g ve r y comprehensive and stringent. In Pakistan food business operators are n o t a d e q u a t e l y a w a r e o f Fo o d Safety/GMPs, Food regulations/laws.

Lack of awareness with respect to latest b a s i c hygi e n e i nte r n a l co d e s & regulatory requirements (food laws) is resulting in non-compliance that leads to food contamination, loss of business, fines, legal implications and even closure of food businesses.

Training on basic hygiene, food safety & food laws is the key for compliance to Food Safety requirements.

SCHOOL OF

HEALTH & FOOD SAFETY

COTHM is set to expand horizons of knowledge for the youth of Pakistan. In its new initiative, it has set up the School of Health & Food Safety in collaboration with the Internationallyacclaimed awarding body of the world, Highfield Uk. By signing off with Highfield COTHM has introduced the most desired Internationally – recognized Health & Food Safety Qualifications in Pakistan. These Qualifications deliver specific messages & easy to remember theme directed to the sectors need.

These Qualifications are most relevant to H o te l s, R e s t a u ra nt, Cate r i n g companies, Food processing, Education, Government and various other sectors across the country.

HEAD OFFICE: 5-C, Main Gulberg II, Ayesha Saddiqa Road, Jail Road, Lahore-Pakistan. UAN: +92-42 111-113-114 Tel: +92-42-35870012-13, 35875851 Mob: +92-302 / 0322-4090092 Email: info@cothm.edu.pk COTHM KARACHI Mob: 0336-2226846 GUJRANWALA Mob: 0320-0004002

COTHM ISLAMABAD Mob: 0345-9777791 RAHIM YAR KHAN Mob: 0334-5877966

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it is important to recognize the need for partnership and cooperation for the promotion of sustainable tourism in Pakistan. All stakeholders from public and private sector should join hands to adopt the internationally recognized nature and culture friendly practices to insure the long term sustainability of tourism sector in coming years.

S u s t a i n a b l e To u r i s m F o u n d a t i o n Pakistan (STFP) which was established in 2008 as a non-prot and non-political organization by a group of eminent professionals from the tourism industry as

from them.

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Protection of Cultural Heritage The tourism industry plays an important role by promoting inter-cultural contacts.

Furthermore, Pakistan's rich cultural heritage is a valuable resource in itself.

Tourism activities must therefore be developed and managed in close consultation with host communities and experts of this eld to guard against exploitation and to ensure that they are protected from unwanted cultural change.

well as environmentalists is playing a leading role to promote and facilitate the growth of sustainable and equitable tourism in Pakistan in close partnership with concerned stakeholders from public, private and NGO sectors. The foundation has formed Pakistan Tourism Network as a think tank on sustainable tourism in Pakistan which is closely work with public and private sector stakeholders at national exchange of knowledge, experiences and ideas on best practices of sustainable tourism.

STFP is promoting the agenda of sustainable tourism in Pakistan based on the following four key points:-

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Give Priority to Environment Conservation Pakistan’s natural environment is our greatest asset, upon which our business of tourism ultimately depends. It is therefore vital that we take active measures to protect our natural resources in order to guard against over-exploitation, which would undermine the ability of both current and future generations of Pakistan to benet MONTHLY HOSPITALITY PLUS

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Promote Social Responsibility Every individual and organization working in the tourism industry must be committed to the betterment of Pakistani society and in particular to host communities in the areas in which they work. As a representative of Pakistan, we must set a strong positive example by giving back a fair share of what we take.

Development of sustainable tourism cannot be achieved by individuals and organizations working in isolation. To be successful, close co-operation among all the stakeholders is required.

Aftab Rana is a Tourism Development Specialist. He is the President of Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan and a former Vice President of Adventure Foundation Pakistan. He is also a Fellow of Leadership for Environment and Development. He can be contacted at stfpak@gmail.com

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ood safety is a focus of attention throughout the world since 1995, Since then food standards and re g u l a t i o n s a re b e c o m i n g ve r y comprehensive and stringent. In Pakistan food business operators are n o t a d e q u a t e l y a w a r e o f Fo o d Safety/GMPs, Food regulations/laws.

Lack of awareness with respect to latest b a s i c hygi e n e i nte r n a l co d e s & regulatory requirements (food laws) is resulting in non-compliance that leads to food contamination, loss of business, fines, legal implications and even closure of food businesses.

Training on basic hygiene, food safety & food laws is the key for compliance to Food Safety requirements.

SCHOOL OF

HEALTH & FOOD SAFETY

COTHM is set to expand horizons of knowledge for the youth of Pakistan. In its new initiative, it has set up the School of Health & Food Safety in collaboration with the Internationallyacclaimed awarding body of the world, Highfield Uk. By signing off with Highfield COTHM has introduced the most desired Internationally – recognized Health & Food Safety Qualifications in Pakistan. These Qualifications deliver specific messages & easy to remember theme directed to the sectors need.

These Qualifications are most relevant to H o te l s, R e s t a u ra nt, Cate r i n g companies, Food processing, Education, Government and various other sectors across the country.

HEAD OFFICE: 5-C, Main Gulberg II, Ayesha Saddiqa Road, Jail Road, Lahore-Pakistan. UAN: +92-42 111-113-114 Tel: +92-42-35870012-13, 35875851 Mob: +92-302 / 0322-4090092 Email: info@cothm.edu.pk COTHM KARACHI Mob: 0336-2226846 GUJRANWALA Mob: 0320-0004002

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HOW TO LOOK AND FEEL HEALTHIER IN ONE WEEK Didn't hit your fitness and diet goals in time for summer? Don't fret.

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here are still plenty of things you can start doing now to look and feel healthier.

By Erin Brodwin

You're probably not going to wake up looking like an underwear model tomorrow — but you can certainly start feeling better and improving your digestion in a week, according to registered dietitian and nutritionist Andy Bellatti.

Here are a few things Bellatti and other nutritionists recommend.

Water is essential — it regulates the shape of every cell inside our bodies. If we don't get enough, in fact, these cells begin to shrivel up. The CDC recommends choosing water instead of sugarsweetened beverages to "help with weight management." Swapping a cold glass of H2O for a single 20-ounce soda will save you about 240 calories.

So hydrate, Bellatti told Business Insider, "ideally with water."

DON'T: Go on a juice cleanse.

If you're considering a "detox" or "juice cleanse," you might want to reconsider.

Drinking just water, juice, or any other liquefied concoction for more than a few days can set you up for unhealthy eating behaviors, and can often lead to spikes and drops in blood sugar levels, which can spawn cravings and mood swings.

"This is a recipe for ‘hangriness,'" Bellatti said, "that also inaccurately paints all solid food as problematic."

DO: Cut back on sodium.

Most of us — 89% of US adults, according to the CDC — eat too much sodium, and that's not including any salt added at the table. Too much salt in your diet can cause puffiness and bloating, so cutting back can help you avoid that.

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"Sodium retains water," Bellatti said, "so lowering sodium intake also reduces puffiness."

DON'T: Start banning foods.

There's a difference between cutting back on things you eat in excess and banning certain food groups entirely. Diets that rely on avoiding ingredients (like sugar or

gluten) can lead to replacing those things with other ingredients that play the same role in the body (like honey or corn-based foods). Doing this can be dangerous if the replacement products are nutrientdeficient.

DO: Fill up with fiber.

Writer Michael Pollan said it best: "Eat

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food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

Fresh, high-fiber vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and brussels sprouts — which the CDC calls "powerhouse foods" — are a great source of key vitamins and nutrients, including fiber, which helps keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal.

"Whole, plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds) are best," Bellatti said. "One quick way to add extra fiber to your day: sprinkle chia, hemp, or ground flax over whatever you're eating for a boost."

DON'T: Rely on powders and pills.

The problem with diet powders and pills, Bellatti says, is that they often take something that was once a whole food, like a fruit or a vegetable, then process it to separate out one ingredient. That's alright for things like cocoa powder, which does have nutrients, but it shouldn't make up the bulk of your dietary intake.

"When something is a powder, you're probably using what, a teaspoon or tablespoon at most? And you have to wonder how much that can really do. Versus a cup of broccoli or a quarter cup of cashews. That’s something significant," Bellatti said.

DO: Be mindful of portion sizes.

The baseline portion sizes of our snacks and meals have ballooned over the last 40 years — even the plates and cups we serve them on have gotten noticeably bigger. The average size of many of our foods — whether fastfood, sit-down meals, or even items from the grocery store — has grown by as much as 138% since the 1970s, according to data from the American Journal of Public Health, the Journal of Nutrition, and the Journal of the American Medical Association. So be mindful of portion sizes, and if you're eating out, consider taking some of your meal home for later.

at once," Philip Stanforth, a professor of exercise science at the University of Texas and the executive director of the Fitness Institute of Texas, told Business Insider.

DO: Think positive.

Thinking positively about eating and feeling better can help motivate some people to stick to a new lifestyle.

"In terms of changing the way you eat (it's much more than a 'diet'), focus on the opportunities and what you can eat as opposed to what foods you're trying to cut down on," Dr. Donald Hensrud, who chairs the Mayo Clinic's division of preventive, occupational and aerospace medicine, wrote in a blog post. "There are many wonderful foods and recipes to explore, and believe it or not, we can learn to like new foods."

DON'T: Expect miracles.

Let's be real: Eating right for a week isn't going to counteract decades of subsisting on fries and Frappuccinos. But it is enough to reduce some of the more irritating aspects of those symptoms, like the bloating linked with a high-salt diet, and the fatigue associated with blood sugar crashes.

"The most that can happen in a week's time is that you make choices that help reduce bloating and puffiness. Any promises beyond that are more about marketing and hyperbole than anything else," said Bellatti.

But committing to treating your body well — even if only for a few days — might be enough to lay the foundation for months or years of future healthy eating. If you can prove to yourself that you can treat your body right (and that it feels good to do so) you just might be more likely to keep it up later on.

DON'T: Focus exclusively on calories.

Focusing too much on calories can be dangerous, too, since the measurement falsely makes it seem like a calorie of one food is exactly the same as that of another.

"This is especially true when eating at restaurants," Bellatti said.

"Many low-calorie items are loaded with sodium, which retains water and can leave you feeling bloated."

Plus, keep in mind that for sustained weight loss, you're only supposed to lose about 1-3 pounds each week.

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International Hospitality Qualifications Exclusively Offered by COTHM MAIN CAMPUS: 5-C, Main Gulberg II, Ayesha Saddiqa Road, Jail Road, Lahore. UAN: 042 111-113-114 Tel: 042-35870012-13, 35875851 Mob: 0302-4090092 Email:info@cothm.edu.pk COTHM JOHAR TOWN: 10-B, Iqbal Avenue, Near Shoukat Khanum, Johar Town, Lahore Tel: 042-35184023/24/25 Mob: 0337-4922993 Email: info.jt@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmjohartown COTHM MULTAN: 278-B, Gulgasht Colony, Bosan Road Multan. Tel:+92 -61-6511735/36 Mob: +92-300-8639014 E-Mail:infomultan@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmmultan COTHM FAISALABAD: 35 Y Faizan e Madina road, Madina Town, opposite Mujahid Hospital, Susan Road, Faisalabad Tel: 041 8401351, 041 8401352, 041 8401353 COTHM SAHIWAL: 925-B Farid Town, Sahiwal Tel: +92-40-4270046 Mob: +92-321-1110045/46 E-mail: info.shw@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmsahiwal COTHM KARACHI : G-4/A, block-17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal (Behind National Stadium) Karachi, Tel:+92-21-34824155/56 Mob: +92-336-2226846 E-Mail:infokarachi@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmkarachi COTHM ISLAMABAD: House No. 14 Sector F-8/1 Main Nazimudin Road Islamabad.|Tel: 051-2816016/17/18 Mob: 0345-9777791 Fax: 0051-2816019 E-Mail:info.isb@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmislamabad COTHM RAHIM YAR KHAN : 18-Businessman Colony Rahim Yar Khan Tel: +92-68-5877966/67 Mob: +92-334-5877966,+92-335-8589014 E-mail: info.ryk@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmrahimyarkhan COTHM BAHAWALPUR: House No: 18/B–1, Muhammad Hussain Road Model Town-A, Bahawalpur. Tel: +92-62-2880052-53 Mob: 0345-4219999 E-mail: info.bwp@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmbahawalpur COTHM GUJRANWALA: 25-D Satellite Town, Main Dastgir Road, Gujranawala Tel: +92-55-3407713, 3407842 Mob: +92-320-0004002/3 E-mail: info.grw@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmgujranwala

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INDUSTRY MALAYSIAN CELEBRITY CHEF ZAIDAH CONDUCTING CULINARY SESSION WITH STUDENTS OF COTHM LAHORE

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HIGHLIGHTS MALAYSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL AT AVARI HOTEL LAHORE

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School of

Travel, Tourism & Airline Management Programs of Study 1: Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation Systems - IATA (DATRS) (3 MONTHS) Min. Eligibility Intermediate/O & A Levels

2: Global Distribution System Fares & Ticketing- IATA (GDSFT) (3 MONTHS) Min. Eligibility: Intermediate/O & A Levels OR Equivalent NOTE: Fully completed DATRS from COTHM or Qualify the Entrance test for GDSFT

3: Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma - IATA (FTTD) (6MONTHS) Min. Eligibility: Intermediate/O & A Levels OR Equivalent NOTE: Fully completed DATRS from COTHM or Qualify the Entrance test for FTTD

4: Post Graduate Diploma in International Travel & Tourism Advisor (PGDITTA) IATA (6 MONTHS) Min. Eligibility Graduates/Masters (BBA/MBA)

5: Graduate Diploma in Professional Airline Management - IATA (GDPAM) (1-YEAR) Min. Eligibility: Intermediate/O & A Levels OR Equivalent

6: Advance Diploma in Professional Airline Management (ADPAM) (6 MONTHS) Min. Eligibility: Intermediate/O & A Levels OR Equivalent

MAIN CAMPUS: 5-C, Main Gulberg II, Ayesha Saddiqa Road, Jail Road, Lahore-Pakistan. UAN: +92-42 111-113-114 Tel: +92-42-35870012-13, 35875851 Mob: 0302-4090092 Fax: +92-42-35755518 - Email:info@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmpakistan

JOHAR TOWN CAMPUS: 10-B, Iqbal Avenue, Near Shoukat Khanum, Johar Town, Lahore Tel: +92-42-35184023/24/25 Email: info.jt@cothm.edu.pk Facebook: cothmjohartown KARACHI 0336-2226846

ISLAMABAD

MULTAN

0300-6388890 0300-8639014

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FAISALABAD

RAHIM YAR KHAN

GUJRANWALA

BAHAWALPUR

0321-8522670

0300-6329014

0300-8450904

0345-4219999

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ADMISSIONS OPEN COTHM... making its mark in Travel & Tourism Training!

All the courses offered by COTHM are unique & professionally-designed to meet global challenges & local market needs.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page

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