ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s capital is stepping up efforts to modernise its hospitality industry and attract investment ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled for August 2027, as authorities seek to bring Islamabad’s hotels and guest services in line with international standards.
Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf held a meeting with international hospitality executives, investors, developers and hotel operators at CDA Headquarters to discuss preparations for the summit and opportunities to expand the capital’s hospitality and real estate sectors.
چیئرمین سی ڈی اے و چیف کمشنر اسلام آباد سہیل اشرف کی سرمایہ کاروں، ڈویلپرز اور ہوٹل انڈسٹری کے نمائندوں سے اہم ملاقات، اسلام آباد میں شعبہ میزبانی اور رئیل اسٹیٹ کے فروغ اور جدید سہولیات کی فراہمی پر تبادلہ خیال۔
ملاقات میں اگست 2027 میں ہونے والے شنگھائی تعاون تنظیم (ایس سی او) سربراہی اجلاس کی کامیاب میزبانی کے لیے تیاریوں اور ہوٹل انڈسٹری کو بین الاقوامی معیار کے مطابق جدید خطوط پر استوار کرنے پر زور دیا گیا۔
چیئرمین سی ڈی اے نے سرمایہ کاروں کو سہولیات فراہم کرنے، نجی شعبے کی شمولیت بڑھانے اور اسلام آباد کو سیاحت و کاروبار کے لیے ایک جدید اور عالمی معیار کا شہر بنانے کے عزم کا اظہار کیا۔
#CDA #Islamabad #SCO2027 #Tourism #RealEstate #Hospitality #CapitalDevelopmentAuthority
— Capital Development Authority – CDA, Islamabad (@CDAthecapital) October 20, 2026
International hotel groups join Islamabad’s hospitality
The meeting was attended by Ducommun Tim Paul, Director of Development for Asia at the ACCOR Group, alongside investors and developers from the hospitality and real estate sectors.
Representatives and general managers of leading hotels in Islamabad, including Marriott, Serena, Mövenpick, Best Western and Ramada, also participated in the discussions.
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The participants reviewed preparations for hosting the SCO Summit 2027, focusing on upgrading hotel facilities, improving hospitality services and strengthening the city’s capacity to accommodate international delegations, diplomats and business visitors.
Paul appreciated the CDA’s efforts to make Islamabad more attractive to tourists and business travellers. The discussions also highlighted the importance of developing hospitality services that meet international expectations.
CDA vows to facilitate investors and modernise hotel industry
Sohail Ashraf said Islamabad offered significant opportunities for investment in the hospitality sector and the modernisation of existing facilities.
He noted that the capital was increasingly emerging as a destination for tourism and business, making investment in modern hotels and internationally competitive services essential.
CDA Chairman Holds Key Meeting with Investors and Developers to Upgrade Islamabad’s Hospitality Sector Ahead of SCO Summit 2027
Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf held a key meeting with leading investors, developers, and hospitality industry representatives to discuss the modernisation of Islamabad’s hospitality sector, real estate development, and preparations for the SCO Summit scheduled for August 2027.
Representatives of leading hotel brands, including Marriott, Serena, Mövenpick, Best Western, RAMADA, and ACCOR Group, attended the meeting and discussed enhancing hospitality standards in line with international requirements.
Chairman CDA reaffirmed CDA’s commitment to facilitating investors, encouraging private sector participation, and strengthening Islamabad’s capacity to host major international events. The initiative aims to position the federal capital as a leading destination for tourism, business, and international diplomacy.
#CDA #Islamabad #SCO2027 #Hospitality #Tourism #RealEstate #CapitalDevelopmentAuthority
— Capital Development Authority – CDA, Islamabad (@CDAthecapital) October 20, 2026
The CDA chairman said the authority would take all possible measures to facilitate investors and encourage private sector participation in upgrading the city’s hospitality infrastructure.
He added that all available resources would be utilised to improve hospitality standards and prepare Islamabad to host major international events, including the SCO Summit in August 2027.
The meeting underscored the need for closer coordination among the CDA, investors, developers, hotel operators and international hospitality groups to improve the capital’s readiness for high-level diplomatic engagements.
Beyond the summit, improvements to hotel infrastructure and guest services could help strengthen Islamabad’s appeal as a destination for international conferences, tourism and business, supporting the city’s longer-term ambitions as a regional diplomatic and commercial hub.
