ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to accelerate work on Islamabad’s hospitality sector ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, ensuring that all hotels under construction are completed on time and existing facilities are upgraded to meet international standards. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, the Interior Minister reviewed progress on measures to improve the city's hospitality sector before the SCO Summit. …
Minister directs completion of ICT hotels ahead of SCO Summit, construction at One Constitution Avenue from Jan 1
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to accelerate work on Islamabad’s hospitality sector ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, ensuring that all hotels under construction are completed on time and existing facilities are upgraded to meet international standards.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, the Interior Minister reviewed progress on measures to improve the city’s hospitality sector before the SCO Summit. He directed the authorities to take effective steps to ensure the early completion of all hotels currently under construction.
Naqvi directed the concerned officials to remain in regular contact with hotel owners and resolve their problems without delay. He also directed them to take special measures to renovate existing hotels and improve their facilities and standards.
The minister said local hotels should be connected with international hotel chains. He asked the relevant authorities to establish contacts between local hotel owners and international hotel chains and promote cooperation between them to improve hotel standards.
The meeting was briefed on the plan to convert One Constitution Avenue into an international-standard hotel. It was also decided that an international-standard shopping mall would be developed in the building adjacent to One Constitution Avenue.
Naqvi said a comprehensive plan for the One Constitution Avenue project was being prepared in consultation with an international hotel chain. He directed the authorities to ensure that construction work on the project starts on January 1 under all circumstances.
The Interior Minister also called for special training courses in cooperation with relevant training institutions to meet the hospitality sector’s workforce requirements.
He directed the authorities to start preparations immediately to ensure the availability of trained staff when the new hotels become operational. He stressed the need to ensure that the sector has the required trained workforce to meet its needs.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the renovation of the Convention Centre and the construction of a new hall.
Naqvi said Islamabad must be fully prepared for the SCO Summit and directed the authorities to ensure arrangements that meet the requirements of the distinguished guests attending the event.
Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad and other relevant officials attended the meeting.
