Matribhumi Samachar English
National, August 2025 : A landmark academic collaboration was formalized today between Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and A-Star Academy, setting a new benchmark in industry-integrated hospitality education in India.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the historic main building of SPPU, in the office of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi, who represented the University. The thought-leader behind this revolutionary teaching pedagogy in hospitality, Mr. Romie Dutt, Executive Director of Aamby Valley City and Hotel Sahara Star, signed on behalf of A-Star Academy.
This unique partnership will offer various degree, diploma, and certificate programs, beginning with a 3-Year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hospitality Studies, with SPPU as the degree/diploma/certificate awarding body and A-Star Academy as the academic delivery partner.
Star Academy, an initiative by Aamby Valley City and Hotel Sahara Star, is committed to redefining hospitality education through experiential, hands-on learning. The Academy bridges the gap between traditional curriculum and modern industry needs by immersing students in real-world, industry environments from day one.
The curriculum, curated and delivered by practicing industry professionals, ensures relevance, practical competence, and global applicability. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and operational expertise essential for successful hospitality careers.
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to bridge the gap between education and employability, fostering leadership, innovation, and industry-readiness.
Together, SPPU and A-Star Academy are poised to create a new standard in hospitality education—where learning meets real-world excellence.
For more information or queries please reach out to us at – 8657411591/8657411592, [email protected]or log on to www.astaracademy.in
About A-Star Academy
A-Star Academy – India’s only hotel school is an institute of the industry, by the industry, for the industry, where students step into the world of hospitality from day one. Its unique pedagogy, co-created by academicians and hotel professionals, blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare students for real-world hospitality careers. The academy offers degree, diplomaand certificate programs in hospitality across two exceptional campuses — a day-scholar campus within the 1 million sq. ft. 5-star in Mumbai for real hotel experience and a fully residential campus at the 10,000-acres in Lonavla,with multiple cafes, restaurants and boutique hotels.
A-Star Academy – India’s only hotel school is an institute of the industry, by the industry, for the industry, where students step into the world of hospitality from day one. Its unique pedagogy, co-created by academicians and hotel professionals, blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare students for real-world hospitality careers. The academy offers degree, diplomaand certificate programs in hospitality across two exceptional campuses — a day-scholar campus within the 1 million sq. ft. 5-star in Mumbai for real hotel experience and a fully residential campus at the 10,000-acres in Lonavla,with multiple cafes, restaurants and boutique hotels.
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