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RICHA KHURANA SINGH

RICHA KHURANA SINGH

Bengaluru

Summary

An alumnus of the Taj and Oberoi Group. An accomplished, result- oriented Hospitality Professional with decades of experience in Luxury and Value Hospitality sales and a thorough understanding of Hotels with Established brands and Start-Up. Operation Management, P & L Management, Revenue Generation, innate expertise in New Market Expansion, Negotiations & Liaising, Relationship building, High Net Worth Account Management & Brand Management and exceptional Networking across multiple industries including Wellness Responsible Travel Media, Hotels & Influencers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President – Hotel Development

Justa Hotels and Resorts
01.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded growth through strategic partnerships and new project acquisitions across key markets.
  • Identified high-potential assets while collaborating with developers, investors, and property owners.
  • Expanding brand presence through greenfields, brownfields, and conversion through lease, management, or hybrid models.
  • Understanding of hotel P&L to create viable contracts with the legal team.
  • Execute market insights to drive sustainable expansion for multiple brands.
  • Developed product programming aligned with market demands for an operationally seamless and sellable hotel.
  • Interpreted hotel drawings and architects liasoning

Director- Hotel Development

Postcard Hotels and Resorts
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Executed strategic planning and development for brand expansion through identified potential locations for Postcard.
  • Directed hotel development initiatives, converting existing assets and facilitating greenfield/brownfield projects.
  • Negotiated largest branded hotel deal, including branded residences and secured additional project in Nepal.

Executive Vice President

Treehouse Hotels Resorts and Serviced Apartments
09.2011 - 05.2019
  • Led Senior Leadership Teams in Sales & Revenue Management and Hotel Operations.
  • Forged strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders to enhance hotel performance.
  • Conceptualized and developed Treehouse brand, expanding from two to 19 hotels.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new talent while streamlining onboarding processes.
  • Implemented Senior Citizen Program for Treehouse, launching 17 exclusive hotels.
  • Focused on asset stabilization, building value for the organization.
  • Contributed to pre-opening and opening of new hotels, ensuring smooth integration.
  • Supported brand expansion efforts, driving growth from two to 19 hotels.

Sales Manager | Leisure Inbound

The Oberoi Group
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Developed strong B2B and B2C sales networks across Corporate, Regional, and Leisure segments.
  • Positioned company as premier solution for corporate accommodation and leisure needs through collaboration with marketing and revenue teams.
  • Executed all standard operating procedures, budgeting, forecasting, and business plans to drive operational success.
  • Enhanced consumer loyalty by crafting exceptional guest experiences tailored to individual preferences.

Business Development Manager

WNS
12.2004 - 09.2005

Pune

Led cross-functional teams to execute business development initiatives effectively.

Assistant Sales Manager

Intercontinental Hotel Group
07.2001 - 06.2002

Delhi

  • Assisted in developing sales strategies for hotel services and amenities.
  • Coordinated with marketing team to promote special events and packages.

Assistant Manager

Weber Shandwick, PR
08.2000 - 11.2000

Delhi

  • Supported senior management in developing strategic communication plans.

Multiple stints and positions

The Taj Group of Hotels
08.1995 - 08.2000
  • Graduate Management Trainee- Taj Mahal, Delhi (August 1995-97)
  • Banquet Sales Manager- Taj Coromandel, Chennai (Aug 1997- March 1998)
  • Hotel Duty Manager- Taj Palace Hotel, Delhi (March 1998- August 2000)

Education

PG Diploma - Graduate Management Trainee

Taj Group of Hotels
New Delhi India
08-1997

B.A.(Hons.) - Economics

Venkateshwara College, University of Delhi
New Delhi
08-1995

Skills

Strategic planning

  • Project acquisition and financial analysis
  • High Value Contract negotiation
  • Market trend analysis
  • B2B and B2C sales
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Sustainable tourism practices
  • Negotiation expertise
  • High net worth client management
  • Revenue generation strategies
  • Soft skills development
  • Empathetic leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Adaptability to change
  • Innovative thinking

Projects

Corporate Communications, Justa Hotels, 05/09 - 12/10 Prologic First India Pvt Ltd, 01/01 - 06/01 National Vice President – Holistic Wellness and Resorts of WICCI, Ongoing Hector Beverage – Paper Boat, 01/22 - 06/22 Train the Trainer for Ola Cabs, 02/20

Preferred Location

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • Delhi, Delhi

Sabbatical

05/19 - 12/21, Took a sabbatical to settle family in a new city while keeping updated about industry trends and volunteering for various causes.

Affiliations

Corporate Communications,

Justa Hotels- May 2009 – Dec 2010

Prologic First India Pvt Ltd, A hotel software firm- Jan 2001 – June 2001-

National Vice President – Holistic

Wellness and Resorts of WICCI (Women Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)

Hector Beverage – Paper Boat Jan- June 2022

Soft launch of the new category of Zero Sugar beverage, an enriching and fresh insight into a new industry.

Train the Trainer for Ola Cabs (ANI Technologies) February 2020

Trained the trainers in soft skills for Ola Premium Segment of cars.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Vice President – Hotel Development

Justa Hotels and Resorts
01.2025 - Current

Director- Hotel Development

Postcard Hotels and Resorts
08.2022 - 09.2024

Executive Vice President

Treehouse Hotels Resorts and Serviced Apartments
09.2011 - 05.2019

Sales Manager | Leisure Inbound

The Oberoi Group
01.2010 - 09.2011

Business Development Manager

WNS
12.2004 - 09.2005

Assistant Sales Manager

Intercontinental Hotel Group
07.2001 - 06.2002

Assistant Manager

Weber Shandwick, PR
08.2000 - 11.2000

Multiple stints and positions

The Taj Group of Hotels
08.1995 - 08.2000

PG Diploma - Graduate Management Trainee

Taj Group of Hotels

B.A.(Hons.) - Economics

Venkateshwara College, University of Delhi
RICHA KHURANA SINGH