Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani is a self – made passionate & forward looking professional who got exposed to the hospitality business at a very young age. Ali Hamdani founded & served his own chain of guest houses in Islamabad & Murree – Pakistan. Having served in this segment of tourism industry led him to envision & conceptualize an initiative which would develop Pakistan’s tourism industry; social & economic impact and promote Pakistan as a Destination. Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani became the Founder & CEO of Pakistan’s leading international travel – tourism show named as Pakistan Travel Mart in 2017.Pakistan Travel Mart aims to establish a platform for business leaders from private & public sector in travel & tourism industry to do business matchmaking. Pakistan Travel Mart has provided a consolidated platform to the industry people, through which their voices can be conveyed to the elected officials & policy – makers. Pakistan Travel Mart - the first international travel trade show in Pakistan has organized its three annual editions so far. The scale of participation of each succeeding edition was enormous. The first edition of Pakistan Travel Mart was organized in 2017 which included participation of 10 international countries. Pakistan Travel Mart has gradually built its recognition & during third edition secured increased participation: approximately 22 countries; more national & international airlines; more international hotel chains & resorts; sizeable destination management companies, significant local & international tour operators and travel agencies; provincial & international tourism boards; media & social media influencers; diplomatic sector & corporate sector.Currently, Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani is CEO of Destination Projects Private Limited, a subsidiary of Dreamworld Limited owning & operating 4 – star hotel brands: Destination Hotels, Destination Heritage, Destination Residence and Quality Lodges under its umbrella. The brand aims to shift the paradigm in Pakistan’s hospitality industry by providing an excellent hospitality service and a sense of destination. Destination Projects Private Limited has acquired properties in Lahore, Shangla – Swat, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Nathiagali, Bhurban, Gilgit, Hunza, Hopar Valley, Shigar, Keris Valley, Khaplu, Karachi & Manora Island.