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DTS Sindh Defers Collection of Hotel's Annual Renewal Fee up to 30th June, 2021

Tourism Department, Government of Sindh vide its letter dated January 19, 2021 allowed Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators, who are unable to pay Renewal Fee due to COvid-19 pandemic to pay their Renewal Fee by...

Haseeb Gardezi, Chairman, Pakistan Hotels Association talks on Pakistan’s Hospitality sector post, Corona

Haseeb Gardezi, a leading professional in the hospitality industry and Chairman, Pakistan Hotels Association talks to GVS about the challenges faced by the hospitality sector during the coronavirus pandemic and what the government...

Hashoo Group launch Four Star PC Legacy Hotel in Naran soon

Hashoo Group to launch PC Legacy Hotel in Naran soon Dec 02, 2020 ISLAMABAD: The latest addition to their leading chain of hotels across Pakistan, Hashoo Group has announced to launch a new brand of four-star hotels by the name ...

PIA and Hashoo Group Sign MOU

PIA and Hashoo Group Sign MOU On 24th November, 2020: PIA and Hashoo Group / Destinations of the World (DOTW-Pakistan) entered into a strategic Alliance for jointly enhancing businesses and promoting tourism in Pakistan.

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  • November, 24 2020

Sindh Government Notification dated 23-11-2020 valid till 31st January, 2021 - Ban on gatherings and Indoor Restaurants

Sindh Government Notification dated 23-11-2020 valid till January 31, 2021

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  • November, 19 2020

Punjab Government Order dated 19-11-2020 - Ban on all types of Marriages and gatherings till 31st January, 2021

Punjab Government Order dated 19-11-2020 for complete ban on gatherings

ISLAMABAD CAPITAL TERRITORY & GILGIT-BALTISTAN. LICENSE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR I.E.2020-21 WAIVED OFF BY GOVT.

Hotels in Islamabad Capital Territory and Gilgit Baltistan are granted Waiver for Hotels Registration and License Renewal Fee for One Year, i.e. 2020-21 No.DTS.10(163)/2020/ In pursuance of the decision of Government of Pakista...

Notifications from Sindh, Punjab, Islamabad Capital Territory and KPK to allow open Businesses, Hotels, Restaurants

Notifications from Sindh, Punjab, Islamabad Capital Territory and KPK Governments allowing to open closed / restricted activities including Hotels, Restaurants, Tourism / Tourism Hotels with effect from 10th August, 2020 subject ...

Waiver of Hotels Registration and Renewal Fee for One Year

KPK Government vice its Notification dated 28th July, 2020 granted Waiver in Hotels' registration and License Renewal Fee for One Year as a one-time special dispensation granted to Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies, and Tour Op...

ICMA Pakistan Journal Private Sector Role, Issues and Challanges

ICMA Pakistan May-June, 2020 Journal features Private Sector Role, Issues and Challenges with exclusive interviews of President, FPCCI, CEO, Pakistan Business Council, Chairman, Pakistan Hotels Association as to how private sector...

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  • July, 14 2020

Tourism & Hotel Industry stakeholders appeal to Prime Minister to save Tourism from Collapse

We appeal Prime Minister to open Tourism and Hotels and save from this crises as its been 111 days since Tourism Industry has been completely shut down and many business are on the verge of bankruptcy.. Pakistan Hotels Association...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Tourism Industry in Pakistan in the COVID Era

NTCB's Tourism Recovery Action Committee finalized and approved attached SOPs for Tourism Industry of Pakistan in the COVID Era including SOPs for Hotels and Accommodation Facilities, Tour Operator Companies and Airlines in consul...

PHA PRESIDENT BAWEJA SUGGESTS | PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO REVIVE PTDC MOTELS

PHA PRESIDENT BAWEJA SUGGESTS | PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO REVIVE PTDC MOTELS

Press Release from Pakistan Hotels Association

This is with reference to the PTDC Circular dated July 01, 2020 about the decision of Federal Government and PTDC to close down the operations of Motels (North) Limited with immediate effect. On behalf of Pakistan Hotels Associati...

SOPs for Hotels and Accommodation Facilities

Tourism Recovery Action Committee under National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) finalized and approved attached SOPs for Hotels & Accommodation Facilities for hotels to take precautionary measures and follow guidelines to addre...

Inclusion of Travel and Tourism related business in Relief and Recovery Measures

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the Pakistan's Tourism and Hospitality sectors to standstill with unparalleled and unforeseen impact, which requires special attention and support for this sector as it has potential to bounce bac...

Strategy to help Mitigate the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan's Tourism Industry

Attached Strategy document was prepared by the Tourism Recovery Action Committee (TRAC) under the umbrella of National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) with contribution from large number of stakeholders from public and private s...

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  • June, 1 2020

OBITUARY - Syed Ershad H. Shah, G.M. Hotel Jabees Karachi passed away

PHA is deeply grieved to inform all that Mr. Ershad H. Shah, General Manager, Hotel Jabees Karachi has passed away last night. Inna Lillah Elaih Wa Inna Elaihe Rajeon. May Allab bless him higher place in Jannah. Aameen

Standard Operating Procedures for Hotels in Pakistan in the COVID Era prepared by NTCB Tourism Recovery Action Committee

Attached are SOPs for Hotel Industry due to COVID Era in Pakistan, prepared by NTCB Tourism Recovery Action Committee in the light of International best practices and in consultation with the concerned Stakeholders of Hotels / Tou...

COVID-19 DEVASTATING IMPACT | NTCB’S NATIONAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSED STRATEGY FOR TOURISM RECOVERY

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chairman National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) constituted the Tourism Recovery Action Committee (TRAC) to steer the Tourism / Hospitality sector through these turbulent times and its fir...

Impact of COVID-19 - PHA Relief request in payment of Utility Bills of Hotels

Pakistan Hotels Association vide its Relief request letters for payment of Utility Bills of Hotels to the Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Chief Minister Sindh, Governor Sindh, President, FPCCI, CEO of K Electric, M.D...

PHA Appeals for Bailout for the survival of Hotel Industry of Pakistan

Pakistan Hotels Association appeals to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to immediately come to the rescue of the Hotel Industry of Pakistan vide its letter dated March 25, 2020 per attached.

PHA Chairman, Zubair Baweja's appeal to the Prime Minister of Pakistan

PHA Chairman, Zubair Baweja appeals to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to bailout for the survival of the Hotel Industry of Pakistan.

CORONAVIRUS REPERCUSSIONS | PHA CONVEYS ITS CONCERNS TO THE GOVERNMENT

Mr. Zubair Baweja, Chairman Pakistan Hotels Association and Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Vice Chairman- PHA Southern Zone conveyed the concerns and reservations of the Pakistan Hotel industry about temporary conversion of hotels into q...