Not Hilton, not Marriott, it’s Patel: CA shares the story of one community that's just 1% of the US population but owns 60% of American hotels
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 2:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Gujarati Indian community, less than 1% of the US population, now controls approximately 60% of the nation's hospitality business. This dominance began with Kanji Manchhu Desai's journey in the 1930s, who, after managing a hotel during WWII, encouraged his community to enter the industry.
