21/08/2026
We were deeply honored to welcome Her Excellency Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, whose presence added a significant international dimension to the gathering and reflected the importance of strengthening Pakistan-Germany cooperation in education, tourism, professional training and human resource development.
The distinguished gathering also included Socrat Aman Rana, Secretary, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of Punjab; Rana Aftab, Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC); Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab; and Klaus Kreutz, International Tourism Trainer and Former GIZ/CIM Tourism Expert.
The presence of such prominent personalities created a valuable platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration among government, academia, international development expertise and the tourism and hospitality education sector.
The discussions highlighted the enormous potential of Pakistan as a tourism destination and the importance of developing a highly skilled, professionally trained and internationally competitive workforce. From tourism education and hospitality training to sustainable tourism, international standards, industry-academia linkages and global exposure, the gathering underscored the need for collective efforts to unlock Pakistan’s tourism potential.
At COTHM, we strongly believe that education is the foundation of a successful tourism and hospitality industry. By connecting students and professionals with government institutions, universities, industry leaders and international experts, we aim to create opportunities that go beyond the classroom and prepare Pakistan’s young talent to compete and contribute on a global stage.
The convergence of German international expertise, Punjab’s tourism leadership, Pakistan’s national tourism institutions, academic excellence and professional tourism training at COTHM Pakistan represents a powerful example of what meaningful collaboration can achieve.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Her Excellency Ina Lepel, Socrat Aman Rana, Rana Aftab, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali and Klaus Kreutz for joining us and sharing their valuable presence, insights and vision.
Together, through knowledge, skills, collaboration and international partnerships, we can build a stronger, more sustainable and globally connected tourism and hospitality industry for Pakistan. 🇵🇰🌍
COTHM Pakistan — Empowering Skills. Connecting the World.
