Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Hotel Investment and Management Solutions
Desai Hotel Group is a vertically integrated hotel management company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, with a proven track record of developing and managing high-quality select-service hotels across the Southeastern United States. Our team combines strategic investment expertise with creative development methodologies to deliver exceptional guest experiences while optimizing performance for owners and investors. Recognized with prestigious hospitality awards, we prioritize operational excellence, sustainable practices, and revenue optimization through our dedicated management of brands like Marriott and Hilton. Our disciplined approach to hotel development involves rigorous market analysis and feasibility studies, ensuring long-term value creation for every project.With specialized expertise in hospitality construction through our sister company, we manage projects from conception to completion, navigating complex market demands with licensed professionals. Our corporate philosophy, rooted in the KARMA core values, emphasizes knowledge growth, appreciation of excellence, revolutionary thinking, team morale, and authenticity. This commitment extends to community service, where we focus our efforts on singular non-profit causes to create meaningful impact.
Services
Investment
Development
Management
Construction
Highlights and features
- We specialize in long-term hotel investment strategies with major brands
- Our team includes certified professionals with decades of hospitality experience
- We implement sustainable practices across hotel operations and construction
- Recognized with prestigious hospitality industry awards
- We maintain rigorous quality control through comprehensive market analysis
What people say
Excellent company
Very professional
Knowledgeable
Trustworthy
Professionalism
Services
Hotel Investment
Our hotel investment services focus on long-term real estate asset management through strategic acquisitions and development. We specialize in minimizing tax consequences while maximizing property appreciation through careful market analysis and feasibility studies. Our disciplined approach ensures only the most promising opportunities are pursued, with a commitment to delivering sustainable returns for investors.
Hotel Development
We provide comprehensive hotel development solutions that combine market analysis with operational strategy. Our team conducts detailed feasibility studies and financial modeling to ensure project success. Through strategic brand partnerships and creative design approaches, we create properties that reflect local market characteristics while maintaining financial viability and long-term value creation.
Hotel Management
Our hotel management services encompass operations, revenue optimization, and guest experience enhancement. We implement progressive management strategies that exceed industry standards while maintaining cost efficiency. With expertise in major hotel brands like Marriott and Hilton, we deliver consistent service quality across our portfolio through trained personnel and performance-driven systems.
Construction Services
Through our sister company, we offer full-cycle construction and renovation services for hospitality projects. Our licensed professionals manage every phase from concept to completion, including design consultation, procurement, and critical path planning. We specialize in navigating complex market demands to deliver high-quality properties that meet brand standards and operational requirements.
People
Sunny Desai
Chief Executive Officer
Sunny Desai provides strategic oversight for Desai Hotel Group and Desai Companies. As a Mississippi-licensed real estate broker and contractor, he leads the investment team with extensive industry expertise. His leadership combines operational knowledge with strategic vision.
Greg Tankersley
President
With over 30 years of hotel industry experience, Greg Tankersley brings deep operational expertise to Desai Hotel Group. His background includes leadership roles in branded, owned, and third-party hotel operations, sales, and business development across multiple market segments.
Gary Schultz
Vice President Accounting & Finance
Gary Schultz brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience to Desai Hotel Group. His expertise includes strategic financial oversight, cost control, and performance improvement initiatives that drive business success through data-driven decision making.
Carrie Burleson
Director of Commercial Strategy
Carrie Burleson leads revenue generation initiatives with certifications across major hotel brands. Her data-driven approach combines operational expertise with strategic sales leadership to optimize hotel performance and deliver measurable results for property teams and ownership.
Questions
What hotel brands does Desai Hotel Group work with?
We manage properties under major brands including Marriott and Hilton, with certified professionals experienced in their operational standards.
In which regions do you operate?
Our primary focus is the Southeastern United States, including Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Arkansas markets.
What sets your hotel management approach apart?
We combine long-term investment strategies with creative development approaches and sustainable practices to create lasting value for owners.
Do you handle hotel construction projects?
Yes, through our sister company Desai Construction, we provide full-cycle construction and renovation services for hospitality properties.
How do you ensure quality across your hotel portfolio?
Our KARMA core values drive operational excellence through trained personnel, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
