AHMEDABAD, INDIA--(Marketwire -05/11/12)- A charismatic persona with immense optimism and composed demeanor is what defines Ms. Parul Thakur, General Manager, at Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad. Forthright in her approach, this soft spoken professional stands tall as the first female general manager in the hospitality industry in the state of Gujarat. Leading the team at one of the most prominent business hotels in Ahmedabad, Parul has brought with her the rich experience of over 12 years at various Marriott properties in the country.

Parul has been a part of the Marriott family since 2002. Before becoming general manager in July 2011, she was the director of operations for the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel in 2010, director of sales & marketing - India for Marriott International in 2008, director of marketing for Renaissance Mumbai & MEA in 2007 and director of sales for Renaissance Mumbai in 2004.

She leads her team with a do-whatever-it-takes attitude which has taken Courtyard by Marriott to newer heights. Her passion towards work is the secret to her success. She proactively interacts with the guests and leaves no stone unturned to make sure they have a comfortable stay. Her eye for detail and ability to find innovative ways around challenges have made Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad stand out amongst luxury hotels in Ahmedabad. Her mantra towards approaching any problem lies in looking over, under and around it.

Parul holds a Bachelor's of Commerce (Honors) from Delhi University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management from NIS (Delhi). She started her career in hospitality with Hilton, New Delhi.

A mother of two, she believes in balancing work and personal life by planning all her post work time indulging in fun activities with her daughters and dining out with her husband at the various restaurants in Ahmedabad.

To Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad, Parul brings her rich experience of working in various prominent international hospitality brands. Parul believes a leader should walk the walk, talk the talk, be a good listener and have the ability to take success and failure with equanimity.

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Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA with more than 3,700 properties in 73 countries and territories and reported revenues of over $12 billion in fiscal year 2011. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands, including Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. There are approximately 300,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at http://www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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General Manager Ms. Parul Thakur Is the Key to Success at Luxury Hotels in Ahmedabad