ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf met investors, developers, and hospitality industry representatives to discuss upgrading the capital’s hotel facilities and preparing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled for August 2027.
The meeting took place at CDA Headquarters and brought together representatives from international hospitality groups, including ACCOR, as well as major hotel operators such as Marriott, Serena, Mövenpick, Best Western, and Ramada. Ducommun Tim Paul, ACCOR Group’s Director of Development for the Asian region, also attended the discussion.
Participants reviewed opportunities to modernise Islamabad’s hospitality infrastructure and improve service standards to meet international expectations. The discussions focused on strengthening the city’s ability to accommodate international delegations, business visitors, and tourists during major events.
Sohail Ashraf said Islamabad had considerable potential for growth in tourism and hospitality. He highlighted the importance of upgrading existing facilities and encouraging investment in the sector to support the city’s development as an international destination.
The CDA chairman also reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to facilitating investors and promoting private-sector participation in hospitality projects. He said available resources would be used to improve service standards and help prepare the capital for important international gatherings.
The meeting highlighted the need for coordination between public authorities, investors, developers, hotel operators, and international hospitality companies. These efforts could support Islamabad’s tourism potential, strengthen its hospitality industry, and improve its capacity to host international events, including the SCO Summit 2027.
