The College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan organised a Food Safety Certificate Award Ceremony, bringing together food safety professionals, hospitality educators and industry representatives to recognise the successful completion of specialised training. Richard Sprenger, Chairman of Highfield Group UK, attended the ceremony as the chief guest and presented certificates to the successful participants.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in COTHM’s ongoing efforts to promote internationally aligned food safety education and strengthen professional competencies within Pakistan’s hospitality and food service sectors.
Richard Sprenger’s presence added international significance to the occasion, reflecting the growing collaboration between COTHM and Highfield Group UK in advancing professional training and food safety standards. As an internationally recognised expert in food safety and professional development, Sprenger’s participation highlighted the importance of equipping industry professionals with knowledge and qualifications that meet global expectations.
The certificate distribution recognised the commitment and achievements of participants who completed the specialised food safety training. The programme focused on strengthening professional understanding of food hygiene, safe food handling, contamination prevention and effective food safety management.
Addressing the significance of professional certification, the ceremony highlighted how internationally recognised training can help individuals improve their professional capabilities and contribute to safer working environments across hotels, restaurants, commercial kitchens and catering establishments.
Food safety has become a fundamental requirement of modern hospitality operations. Businesses increasingly recognise that maintaining hygiene, preventing food contamination and ensuring safe preparation practices are essential to protecting consumers and building customer confidence.
Through its engagement with Highfield Group UK, COTHM continues to emphasise the importance of international partnerships, professional qualifications and practical learning. Such initiatives provide valuable opportunities for Pakistani hospitality professionals to strengthen their knowledge and align their skills with internationally recognised practices.
The award ceremony also reinforced COTHM’s commitment to developing a skilled hospitality workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of the global food and hospitality industry.
By celebrating professional achievements and promoting internationally aligned training, COTHM is continuing its efforts to contribute to a safer, more qualified and competitive hospitality sector in Pakistan.
