COTHM IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC), Pakistan, organized an educational industry visit on Saturday, 10 October 2026, for students enrolled in its Travel, Tourism and Airline Aviation Management Programme, providing practical exposure to leading organizations in Lahore’s travel and aviation sector.

The visit was led by Mr. Kashif Zia, Senior Manager – Training, Development and Industry Liaison, COTHM IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC), Pakistan. It aimed to connect classroom learning with professional practices and help students understand the operational dynamics of the travel, tourism and airline industries.

As part of the visit, students toured three organizations: F&S Travel and Tours, Lahore; Flying Zone Travel, a flydubai Holidays distributor; and Airblue Town Office, Lahore.

During the programme, students had the opportunity to meet Mr. Farrukh Gillani, Chief Executive Officer of F&S Travel and Tours, and Mr. Mughees Farqaleet, General Manager of Flying Zone Travel. The interactions provided a platform for students to learn from industry professionals and gain insights into the practical requirements of working in travel and aviation.

The interactive sessions and workshops covered industry operations, travel agency services, airline-related services, holiday distribution and the wider dynamics of the aviation business. The experience also helped students better understand how different organizations contribute to the travel and tourism ecosystem.

The visit formed part of COTHM IATA ATC’s efforts to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and enhance the professional readiness of its students. By engaging directly with industry representatives, participants were able to connect theoretical concepts with real-world operations and develop a clearer understanding of potential career pathways.

Such industry exposure plays an important role in preparing future professionals for employment in travel agencies, airlines, tour operations and other areas of the aviation and tourism sectors.