Mr. Michel Noblet, world-class expert, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of ATECA Holding, AHLEI (American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute), author of numerous books in the field of hotel business, visited the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism as an honorary guest.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for the development of the hotel business in Uzbekistan. The issues of internship of the best students of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism in the leading hotels of Uzbekistan (within the framework of the concept of dual training) were discussed in detail. Attention was also paid to the creation of a joint training academy, practical courses for university students. Another feature of the meeting was the presentation by Michel Noblet of his latest book “From Saint Gaudens to Samarkand – A Hotelier’s Tale of Success”, which he gave to the University Library.

In addition, agreements were reached on further building up contacts in order to successfully implement the planned projects and initiatives in the education system, as well as in the hotel business.

The final program of Mr. Noblet’s visit was a guest lecture for students and staff of the University.