Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.0 — Hazara University Mansehra
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★  National Tourism Award 2025  — Best Tourism & Hospitality Institute in Pakistan

Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.0

Pakistan's #1 ranked Tourism & Hospitality Department brings together government, industry and academia to shape the next chapter of tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

06 October Hazara University, Mansehra Free for students
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Prof. Dr. Ikramullah Khan, Vice Chancellor, Hazara University Mansehra
A Message From Our Vice Chancellor

"When our Department of Tourism & Hospitality was awarded the National Tourism Award 2025 for Best Tourism & Hospitality Institute in Pakistan, it was recognition not just of a department, but of a vision — that tourism education rooted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's own mountains, valleys and communities can lead the country.

Over the past four years, our students and faculty have organized national conferences, led field expeditions across the Hazara region, and brought policymakers and industry leaders to the same table as our students. Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.0 continues that tradition — and I warmly invite our partners, speakers and delegates to join us on 06 October as we take the next step forward, together."

Prof. Dr. Ikramullah Khan
Vice Chancellor, Hazara University Mansehra
National Recognition

Ranked the best in the country — for the right reasons.

In 2025, the Department of Tourism & Hospitality was awarded "Best Tourism & Hospitality Institute/University in Pakistan" by PTDC and Discover Pakistan at the National Tourism Awards — recognition built on four years of consecutive national conferences, field expeditions and industry partnerships.

2025
Award Year
PTDC
Awarded By
KP
Province-wide Recognition
Receiving the National Tourism Award 2025 on stage
On stage — National Tourism Awards 2025
The National Tourism Award trophy
The trophy
Award celebration at the department
Celebrating at Hazara University
What's Next

Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.0

The next chapter in our national tourism policy dialogue — building on the momentum of the 2026 Sustainable Tourism Conference and our national award.

06 Oct
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Hazara University, Mansehra

Eco-tourism, heritage, policy and investment — one stage.

A full day of dialogue between policymakers, tourism operators, hoteliers, researchers and students — focused on turning KP's tourism potential into practical, sustainable outcomes.

  • Keynote sessions with government & industry leaders
  • Open call for speakers — reviewed for theme fit
  • Free registration for students and delegates
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Who Was In The Room

The caliber of our last conference.

The 1st National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (May 2026) hosted government, academia and industry leadership — setting the bar for Conference 2.0.

Chief Guests
Mr. Munir Hussain Lughmani
Member Provincial Assembly (MPA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sardar Shah Jahan Yousaf
Member Provincial Assembly (MPA), PK-40
Mr. Saadat Hussain
Secretary, Tourism, Culture, Archaeology & Museums, Govt. of KP
Mr. Syed Fiaz Ali Shah
Commissioner, Hazara Division
Prof. Dr. Ikramullah Khan
Vice Chancellor, Hazara University Mansehra
Speakers & Panelists
Mr. Aftab Rahman Rana
Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
Mr. Jamil Ahmad
Chairman, Kaghan Development Authority (KDA)
Brig. Omer Vekkas
Renowned Hotelier
Ms. Amna Sardar
Member Provincial Assembly (MPA)
Mr. Omair Khattak
Director Investment & Marketing, Green Tourism Pakistan
Mr. Haroon Sarabdial
Executive Director, Faith Tourism International
Other Distinguished Guests
Mian Faizat Adil
Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mansehra
Sardar Shah Khan
District Police Officer (DPO), Mansehra
General Ejaz Rana
Distinguished Guest
Track Record

Four years of national-level tourism events.

From career development to high-altitude expeditions — a consistent record the Department has built with government, media and industry participation.

Career Development Conference 2021
November 2021

Career Development Conference

550+ participants, 10 national speakers, and a full day exploring careers in tourism & hospitality.

Trek to Destination Hazara Region
2022 & 2023

Treks to Destination — Hazara Region

Field expeditions with the Tourism & Hiking Society, connecting students directly to Hazara's trekking corridors.

Field safety training
Ongoing

Field & Safety Training

Hands-on first-aid and mountain safety training — building the certified guides KP tourism needs.

Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026
May 2026

Sustainable Tourism Development Conference

1st National Conference — policymakers, MPAs and industry leaders from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

"Khyber Pakhtunkhwa possesses exceptional tourism potential — the way forward requires responsible planning, environmental stewardship and stronger institutional coordination."

— Consensus, 1st National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, 2026

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