Post-Pandemic Hospitality Strategy with Sunny Desai

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant business disruption around the world, especially on travel and tourism. Sunny Desai is the Founder and CEO of Mississippi-based Desai Companies, joins us today to talk about how his success in the hospitality industry, the strategy that keeps them going and expanding amidst the pandemic.Desai Companies is a holding company with focuses on the real estate, construction, and e-commerce industries. Their primary business is Desai Hotel Group, a vertically integrated hotel company.[00:01 - 07:41] Opening SegmentWelcoming Sunny to the show Dealing with challenges in the hotel industryManaging the workforce efficiently through the Virtual Team[07:42 - 28:16] Strategic Management of the Hospitality IndustryWhy his family left India: Difference in work ethic and cultureLeveraging on your current asset for growthThe common misconceptions about the hotel industryThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting effect on the hospitality industry Sunny’s take on the effect of inflation on real estateOpportunities in foreclosed hotels[28:17 - 32:29] Wrapping Up!The management model that enabled Sunny’s team to expand in businessConnect with Sunny! (links below)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Sunny:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnysdesai/General Information: www.desaicompanies.comHotels: www.desaihotelgroup.comFor interested investors: www.Desaiinvestmentgroup.comConnect with me:LinkedInLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.