Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Azam Jamil as his Special Assistant for Tourism Coordination.
With an illustrious career in the hospitality and tourism industry starting with Intercontinental Hotels in the mid-seventies and spanning well over four decades, Azam has been responsible for spearheading some of the key projects and institutions that shape Pakistan’s tourism industry in the present day.
Educated at the Aitchison College and Burn Hall, he went on to gain higher degree at the University of Karachi and was ultimately sent to Cornell University by Intercontinental Hotels.
Azam has held numerous positions during his career, which include Chief Operating Officer of the Hashoo Education Division, Corporate Director for Sales & Marketing Serena Hotels South & Central Asia, Corporate Director Training and Development Serena Hotels South & Central Asia, and Senior Consultant for TEVTA Punjab, Akhuwat and Jaffer Brothers Ltd.
Azam was directly involved in the opening of hotels including the Islamabad Serena Hotel and Serena Hotels in Kabul and Dushanbe. The Aga Khan Development Network with which Azam was associated undertook the restoration of the Shigar and Khaplu Forts. His most recent achievement with regard to the hospitality and tourism industry include the conception and execution of two gold standard hospitality schools under the Hashoo and Akhuwat banner.
Azam has represented Pakistan at the World Travel Mart, London and the ITB Berlin for over 10 years.
