[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ashwani Hotels Limited (HHL) was incorporated as a private limited company in 1972 and was subsequently converted into a public limited company in 1974. The Company is primarily engaged in the hospitality business in Pakistan and carries the franchise of International ‘Marriott’ chain. It owns and operates Marriot Hotels in Islamabad and Karachi, and Zaver Pearl Continental hotel in Gwadar. In addition, the company owns and operates Ceramics production unit in Hub, Balochistan. It employs over 1,400 employees at different locations.
The Company commenced its commercial operations in 1978, with the launch of Holiday Inn Islamabad under the franchise agreement with Bass Europeans, Netherlands. In an effort to expand its operations, HHL launched Holiday Inn Karachi, in 1981. After more than a decade of successful operations, HHL approached the Marriott Worldwide Corporation USA in order to negotiate the franchise to own and operate the Marriott chain of hotels in Pakistan.
Based upon their successful experience of managing foreign hotel franchises, HHL was awarded the franchise to own and operate the Marriott chain of hotels in Pakistan in 1992, under franchise agreement. As a part of Marriott Hotel Network, HHL has access to the Marriott International Reservation System (MARSHA) for easy access to any Marriott Worldwide Hotel and travel agents worldwide. Both the hotels are renowned for their ideal locations, décor and friendly atmosphere.
The hotels have a tradition of continuous product development, service improvement and upgrading of operating standards, excelling the expectations of their guest.
Our Vision: We are committed to dynamic growth and service excellence built upon our heritage of traditional hospitality. We strive to consistently meet and surpass guests’, employees’ and other stakeholders’ expectations. We feel pride in making efforts to position Pakistan in the forefront of the international arena.
Our Mission:Â Secrets to our sustained leadership in hospitality are Excellency and dynamism through offering competitive and innovative high quality value added services to our guests and business partners.
To meet the challenges of modern business, we constantly upgrade our operations and services in line with the latest technological facilities.
As a responsible corporate citizen, maintaining the highest level of governance, ethical standards and prudence.
Keeping close-watch at socio-political environment to make use of all available growth opportunities through aggressive and proactive approach.
Believe in strong and professional workforce by providing challenging and rewarding environment and equal respect to all through creating the sense of participation towards the success of our vision.
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ISLAMABAD MARRIOTT HOTEL
Islamabad Marriott Hotel, a deluxe five-star hotel is located right at the footsteps of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad and is very close to the Government Offices and Foreign Missions.
In addition to 284 rooms, it has suites which provide modern facilities to the guests. With seating capacity of 1,500 guests for large receptions, 24 hours business centre, a state-of-the-art health club and 9 restaurants, it is one of kind restaurant located in the green capital renowned for its hospitality and commitment to service.
KARACHI MARRIOTT HOTEL
The Karachi Marriott Hotel is situated on Abdullah Haroon Road in Karachi. Facing Bagh-e-Jinnah, it is 25 minutes’ drive from the Jinnah Terminal, Quaid-e-Azam International Airport and within walking distance of the city’s business and shopping areas.
With 217 rooms and multiple restaurants, it is excellently equipped to cater to the needs of the booming industrial city.
ZAVER PEARL-CONTINENTAL — GWADAR
Zaver Pearl Continental Hotel – Gwadar is a world-class hotel in the ideally located deep-sea port of Gwadar in the province of Balochistan. The hotel provides convention and banquet facilities for up to 450 people. Business center and car rent facilities are available for both in-house and walk in clients. The hotel has 114 rooms capacity and three restaurants.
CERAMIC MANUFACTURING PLANT
In the year 2000, HHL took over a ceramic manufacturing plant and established it as a part of the division. The ceramic plant is located in the industrial area of Hub in Labella, Balochistan. The plant produces premier porcelain table ware whereby the luxury hotel segment is its major customer including the Marriott and the Pearl Continental Chain of Hotels. The porcelain tableware is sold under the brand name of Cera-e-Noor.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Customer Excellence 2010 Awards in the Category “Problems Experience Award” awarded to KMH by Marriott worldwide Corporation. Awards of Excellence 2011 in best performing company, by Employers Federation of Pakistan.