Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Karachi

Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (PITHM) is a government training institute, established in 1967 in Karachi. National and international authorities of PITHM recognized the development of a skilled workforce for tourism and hospitality training. PITHM offers quality training and practical education to the ones pursuing their careers in hotel management and travel and tourism. The courses available comprise a thick variety of diploma and certificate programs which introduce the students to the working knowledge and practical basis required to meet the industry needs. Owing to its good reputation, PITHM plays an important role in defining Pakistan's hospitality industry. 

Programs Offered

PITHM offers diploma and certificate courses in all fields associated with tourism and hospitality. The diploma courses consist of Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Management, Food Production, Room Division Management, and Restaurant Management. The certificate courses enter into a much wider area. Here we must mention English Language, Tour Guiding, Air Ticketing, Food and Beverage Production, Front Office Services, Housekeeping, Tour Operations, and Events Management. Each course includes a combination of theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, which means the students get hands-on experience before entering the industry. The institute updates many such programs continuously in line with international standards in hospitality.

Facilities & Activities

PITHM Clifton, Karachi campus features cutting edge facilities such as training kitchens, restaurants, and computer labs, allowing students to experiment with skills in a real world setting. Whereas a number of workshops and events are conducted at the institute, such as the Turkish BBQ Masterclass and participation in Pakistan Travel Mart, in order to provide students with an industry exposure. All these activities give students a feeling of real world experience, networking with professionals presently in the job, and keeping abreast of the latest trends in tourism and hospitality.