At COTHM College—an IATA Authorized Training Center—students recently participated in an intensive two-day, industry-led training session delivered by experienced professionals from the Visa Data Entry and Hotel & Tour Reservation departments. Conducted under the supervision of Kasif Zia, the workshop blended essential theoretical foundations with live, practical exercises, giving students a realistic view of day-to-day operational demands in the global tourism and airline sectors.

COTHM’s decision to bring industry specialists directly into the classroom reflects its ongoing commitment to bridging the skills gap between academic learning and marketplace expectations. By exposing students to authentic processes, documentation standards, and service workflows, the college continues to equip future professionals with the confidence, competence, and customer-service mindset required by airlines, travel agencies, and hospitality providers worldwide.

Participants praised the session’s interactive format, noting how real-world demonstrations clarified complex procedures and highlighted the importance of accuracy, timeliness, and cross-department coordination across the travel value chain. The success of the program underscores COTHM’s proactive approach to student development and its dedication to building career pathways through industry collaboration.