Miraj S. Patel, MBA, CHO, CHIA, serves as the Vice Chairmanof AAHOA, the world's largest hotel owners association. He served as acommittee member for several years and joined AAHOA’s board of directors in2019 after being elected as the Young Professional Director Western Division.
Miraj is a second-generation hotelier who began his careerin hospitality from a young age growing up in his family’s first 30-roomindependent property. Today, Miraj is President of Wayside Investment Group, aTexas-based company that specializes in making opportunistic investments in thelodging and hospitality real estate sector. He has spoken at severalprestigious and high-profile business, educational, social, and legislativeconferences; while being recognized in various trade magazines.
Over the years, Miraj has exemplified a strong track recordof leadership in the industry. Aside from his devotion to the hospitalityindustry, he is a firm believer in giving back to the community. He serves onvarious industry associations and charitable organizations and continues toseek opportunities to make a positive difference.
Miraj earned his Master's in Business Administration, andhis Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Lodging Management from Johnson andWales University in Miami, Florida.
Now more than ever, stakeholders in the global hospitality industry need to unite, support each other, and stand behind initiatives that promote and advocate for the industry.
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