HP Newsroom
The Pakistan NextGen Hospitality Challenge 2025 (PNHC 2025), held at Flatti’s Hotel in Lahore, continued to prove itself a milestone event in the country’s hospitality, tourism, and hotel management landscape. Designed to spotlight emerging talent and bridge academia with industry, PNHC 2025 provided young students from across all COTHM campuses with the opportunity to showcase their expertise across six major categories of hospitality.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmad Shafiq, Founder, President & CEO of COTHM, highlighted the importance of this field:
“Food and beverage service is not just about meals—it is about shaping experiences. The performance of our young participants shows that Pakistan’s future in global hospitality is bright and full of promise.”
Among these, the Food & Beverage / Restaurant Service category stood out as one of the most vibrant and dynamic competitions. As the backbone of the hospitality industry, food and beverage services are more than just dining—they are about creating memorable experiences, building cultural connections, and reflecting the heart of hospitality. The competition celebrated the creativity, precision, and professionalism of students as they displayed exceptional standards of service and innovation.
Awards in this category were presented by Ahmad Shafiq, who praised the participants for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
The results were announced as follows:
- Winner Team
Tuba Idrees, Hamza Rehman, Sheikh M. Bilal Umer
- First Runner-Up Team
Fahad Ali, Sajawal Mehdi, Meriyln
- Second Runner-Up Team
Abdul rafay, Hassan Zulfiqar, Saif Ali qureshi
The remarkable success of the Food & Beverage / Restaurant Service competition at PNHC 2025 not only highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of aspiring hospitality professionals but also reinforced the event’s mission of nurturing future leaders, elevating industry standards, and showcasing Pakistan’s growing influence in the global hospitality arena. By fostering innovation, professionalism, and cultural exchange, the competition served as a powerful platform to strengthen the country’s role in shaping the future of international hospitality.
