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Expressing his enthusiasm, Professor Esteves added, \u201cWe warmly welcome Dalton Zahir and Travellerkey as our South Asia agent, based in Bangladesh and Portugal. It is also an honour to congratulate him on his recent appointment as President of the International Ecotourism Society Philippines Inc. for Europe and Head of Portugal. His 24 years of experience in tourism and hospitality will be invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jo\u00e3o Coelho de Magalh\u00e3es, International Business Development Director at PBS, said the school believes leadership is a journey of exploration and growth. \u201cAt Porto Business School, we challenge boundaries, embrace diverse perspectives, and equip future leaders with the tools to shape the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angelique Garcia, Head of Admissions, also welcomed the collaboration, stating that PBS looks forward to working closely with Travellerkey to establish strong outreach and recruitment initiatives for upcoming academic intakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Porto Business School continues to strengthen its global standing, with notable rankings including 8th in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking, 25th in the European Business School Ranking (Open), 31st (Custom), 38th in the FT European Business Schools Ranking, 52nd for MBA programmes, and 95th in the FT Executive MBA Ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The institution holds three prestigious international accreditations\u2014AMBA, AACSB, and EFMD\u2014placing it among Europe\u2019s elite business schools. In 2023, PBS renewed its AMBA accreditation for another five years and became the first Portuguese business school to receive accreditation from the Business Graduates Association (BGA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This partnership marks another proud milestone for Bangladesh, Travellerkey, and its Founder and CEO Dalton Zahir, who will lead the representation of Porto Business School. With over 24 years of experience spanning hospitality, tourism, public relations, media, and international business development, Zahir is widely recognized for his expertise in communications, branding, marketing, operations, and global market development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zahir currently serves as President of the International Ecotourism Society Philippines Inc. for Portugal and Head of Europe, and previously held leadership roles including Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Civil Aviation and Tourism of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and Director of the Tourism Developers Association of Bangladesh (TDAB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the founder of several ventures\u2014including Travellerkey, Europe Key, Traveller Times, Welcome Bangladesh, and World Vacation Club\u2014Zahir has worked across multiple countries. His career also includes senior roles at BRAC Services Ltd. (BSL) and leading hospitality brands, as well as collaborations with global technology companies such as Motorola, Apple, Philips, and Fujifilm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A strong advocate for Bangladesh\u2019s tourism potential, Zahir has played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable, experience-driven tourism and cultural exchange worldwide. His appointment and this new partnership are seen as a significant step forward for Bangladesh\u2019s presence in international education, tourism, and global leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"