By Rafiq Vayani
KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) proudly hosted a Strategic Partnerships MoU Signing Ceremony, marking a major milestone as Fazale Rabbi Group (FRG) and Karachi Marriott Hotel officially joined as Platinum Partners for Pakistan Travel Mart 2026. The landmark event reinforced PTM’s role as the country’s premier platform for uniting Pakistan’s travel, tourism, and hospitality ecosystem.
The ceremony brought together senior leaders from hospitality, aviation, tour operations, and public-sector institutions, reflecting strong industry unity and shared commitment to advancing Pakistan’s tourism landscape. Opening the event, Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani, CEO of PTM, expressed gratitude to partners for their continued trust, emphasizing PTM’s core philosophy: Pakistan Travel Mart belongs to the industry — it is built by collective contribution, not owned by a single entity.
Ken Marshall, Chief Operating Officer of Fazale Rabbi Group, commended PTM’s vision and highlighted FRG’s commitment to meaningful, long-term industry collaborations. Raza Abbas, General Manager of Karachi Marriott Hotel, underscored the importance of PTM in strengthening hospitality standards and elevating Pakistan’s global tourism profile. Adding further perspective, AVM (R) Ijaz Malik, Deputy CEO of South Air, spoke on the growing synergy between aviation, hospitality, and tourism, while Feyaz Ali Shah, Managing Director of Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), emphasized the power of public-private partnerships in driving sustainable tourism growth.
The ceremony concluded with the signing of key MoUs between Pakistan Travel Mart and Fazale Rabbi Group, Pakistan Travel Mart and Karachi Marriott Hotel, and a strategic collaboration between South Air and Karachi Marriott Hotel. These partnerships embody a shared vision of collaboration, growth, and international positioning as PTM moves confidently toward its 2026 edition.
