In a significant development for the aviation and travel industry in Pakistan, the College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM), an IATA Authorized Training Center, hosted a strategic meeting with Mr. Muhammad Bilal Ahmad, Sales Manager & Administration North at SriLankan Airlines.

The meeting was led by Mr. Kashif Zia, Senior Manager Training & Development at COTHM. Key areas of discussion focused on building structured career pathways for students aspiring to join the aviation sector, as well as exploring collaborative training opportunities.

The engagement aimed to align educational training with real-time industry demands, ensuring COTHM graduates are better prepared for the dynamic environment of global aviation. Both parties expressed strong interest in continuing dialogue for future partnerships, internships, and job placement opportunities.

This initiative reflects COTHM’s ongoing commitment to providing internationally recognized, career-oriented training that connects students with the world’s leading travel and airline organizations.