Marriott Hotel’s Exclusive Desert Resort in Jaisalmer Appoints Pooja Gauur as Director of Marketing to Usher in a New Era of Desert Tourism

• Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa, an exclusive desert resort under the Marriott banner in India, charts a new era in desert tourism across South Asia under Pooja’s strategic leadership

 Jaisalmer, India | July 2025 — Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa, Marriott International’s exclusive desert resort in India, has appointed Pooja Gauur as its new Director of Marketing—a move that signals the property’s ambitions to redefine wonderful hospitality on the global stage.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of medieval forts and sweeping golden dunes, the 5-star resort offers a rare combination of heritage, seclusion, and elevated hospitality. But it’s not just the setting that sets Jaisalmer Marriott Resort apart—it’s the potential. As the only Marriott in India built in the heart of the Thar Desert, it stands poised to become the face of India’s desert tourism, with a narrative that could amplify the region’s top luxury desert escapes.

Pooja Gauur is a seasoned marketing strategist with over 12 years of experience across luxury, lifestyle, and hospitality brands. Since joining Marriott International in 2019, she has helmed marketing and pre-opening campaigns across diverse properties—including Jaipur Marriott, Udaipur Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur, Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal, and Katra Marriott Resort & Spa near Vaishnodevi.

Pooja is known for translating campaigns into performance. From leading high-impact digital storytelling to orchestrating influencer strategies and driving press collaborations, her efforts have earned industry accolades and millions of organic impressions. 

“Jaisalmer Marriott is more than a resort — it’s an opportunity to define what

desert luxury means for India,” says Pooja. “Jaisalmer has the power to stand alongside the world’s finest desert destinations—across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond.

 A certified marketing leader from IIM Bangalore, Pooja continues to pursue executive learning through global platforms while mentoring upcoming talent via her active presence on LinkedIn and Instagram. Her strategic direction at Jaisalmer Marriott Resort will focus on elevating global awareness, guest experience innovation, and brand positioning that turns this one-of-a-kind destination into a globally admired desert retreat.