AURO first Gujarat varsity to sign MoU with Marriott International

Marriott International, India's leading hospitality chain and AURO university, Surat, today signeda MoU for enhancing the learning platform and creating training, internship and employment opportunities on 'first preference' basis for the students of the School of Hospitality Management of AURO University.

This is the first MOU for a globally reputed hotel chain with a University from Gujarat. The event was blessed by HP Rama, Founder President and Chancellor of AURO University, Craig Smith, Group President (International Division), Marriott International, D J Rama, President and CEO, AURO Hotels, USA and Vice Chancellor of AURO University Prof (Dr) Rajan Welukar. The MOU was signed by Marriott International's Senior Vice President Operations (APEC) Neeraj Govil and on behalf of AURO University by itsVice Chancellor Prof (Dr) Rajan Welukar.

This is a symbolic day, as both orgzations shall come together based upon mutual common core values. This collaborative partnership desires to intentionally and strategically instill these values, as well as enhance and support success for future contributing members of the hospitality industry through internship, guest talks, career planning workshops, in order to provide them with better placement opportunities.

"We are pleased to partner with AURO University to provide an exceptional opportunity for students to start and grow their careers in the dynamic hospitality industry. Marriott International prides itself on its depth and diversity of talent, believes in the importance of training and value of upskilling, and is honored to help the next generation of hospitality leaders hone their skills and achieve their full potential," said Craig C Smith, Group President and Managing Director, Marriott International, Inc, who oversees global operations and development for the company's international division with responsibility for more than 2,300 hotels spanning 130 countries and territories.

"This collaborative initiative is a step forward in strategically building the industry's talent pool by empowering deserving young people with the range of skills and experience needed to realize bright careers and take hospitality to new heights," Smith added.

"We are pleased to partner and support this pioneering initiative with AURO University. Our combined forces are a step forward in our commitment to building the next generation of hospitality professionals and equipping them to operate in a dynamic & challenging business environment. It is an honour to partner with such esteemed institute to effectively create the next generation talent pool for Marriott Hotels," Said Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President of Operations, APEC, Marriott International.

On the occasion, H P Rama mentioned, "This agreement with Marriott (India) and AURO University represents culmination of true partnership between two orgzations with purpose of providing a learning platform for a real-life experience through education and internship. Our students will be ready BEFORE THEY GRADUATE FOR A REWARDING CAREER in hospitality industry."

DJ Rama expressed, "Our relationship with Marriott orgzation started in 1996 and we both share the same family values. Today is a symbolic day for us to instil these values to our next generation business leaders through AURO University."

During the signing ceremony, Prof (Dr) RajanWelukar presented information about various programs and initiatives offered by School of Hospitality Management and said "With the world going through difficult times, it is imperative to expand the pool of local talent and we are confident that by working with Marriott as our industry partners, we will be able to achieve the goals of our academic delivery".

For more information, please visit our website at

This story is provided by PNN. will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (/PNN)

( With inputs from ANI )