Karachi: Marriott Hotel Karachi’s General Manager, Raza Abbas, stated that special arrangements have been made for guests during Sahur and Iftar. A total of 155 dishes are served for Iftar, including freshly prepared ones. He was talking to the media at an Iftar dinner hosted in honor of diplomats, journalists, and distinguished guests at the Marriott Hotel.
He mentioned that with a great team, they are providing guests with high-quality Sahur and Iftar while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and precise measurement. More than 500 guests attend Iftar daily, while around 70 guests participate in Sahur.
Raza Abbas highlighted that the hotel has been operational for 40 years, but the transformations introduced in the past two and a half years surpass those of the previous four decades. When asked, the GM revealed that the hotel employs over 550 staff members, with 18% of them being women—an increase from the previous 6%.
He emphasized that 70 chefs work in different departments to continuously improve food quality. The hotel follows a tradition aimed at promoting social activities. Raza Abbas also noted that since taking charge, he has enforced a ban on plastic usage within the hotel.
In response to another question, he mentioned that international food festivals are regularly organized. The hotel maintains an 85% room occupancy rate, with around 100% foreign guests staying at a time.
Regarding his career, Raza Abbas shared that he has completed various courses in Switzerland and has worked for over 25 years in Europe, the UK, and the Gulf countries. For the past two and a half years, he has been managing responsibilities at Marriott Hotel Karachi, with a strong desire to contribute to his country.
During the Iftar event, guests were presented gifts packs through a lucky draw. He also mentioned that the hotel has received three international awards, and one award was announced by India’s hotel industry, for which an Indian delegation planning to visit Pakistan.
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