Singh joins Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach from a four-year stint at Millennium & Copthorne – Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Kauffman joined Marriott in 1977 as a sales manager and will retire after 37 years in various leadership roles at the hotel, regional and corporate levels.

Tina has a strong marketing and sales background, with over 25 years’ experience in hotels, travel and membership organisations.

Located in Midtown Manhattan’s lively Herald Square neighborhood, the 122-room hotel draws on inspiration from the area’s publishing history and neighboring Fashion District.

The Hollywood-inspired theme hotel in Goa, expected to open by the end of 2014, will be only the second in the world after Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.

The first Adagio Premium has just opened in Doha, Qatar, with its Premium aparthotel concept developed by Adagio and Accor specifically for the Middle East.

A luxury urban resort in the heart of Xian, capital of Shaanxi province, The Gran Meliá Xian offers 389 rooms, including 54 suites, all with large windows and views of the gardens and lake.

The money-back guarantee has honored millions of dollars in free room nights, but saved millions more as team members solved issues before they become problems.

New report finds training a worthwhile expenditure in the hospitality industry as it reduces turnover, fosters a more skilled workforce and provides a better customer experience.