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Welcome Group, operates and owns a portfolio of 12 hotel properties across the U.S. The hospitality company's mission is to provide guests with the best value through high-quality accommodations, impeccable service, and a friendly staff.

Our History

2000

Welcome Group Inc Formed

Jan 1st, 2000
Welcome Group Inc Formed

Purchased - Best Western Sandman Redlands, CA

2006

Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

Sold - Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

2009

Courtyard by Mariott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

Franchisee of Marriott
Full-Service Property

Purchased - Courtyard by Mariott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

Purchased - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

2013

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, IN

Became Franchisee of Hilton Full-service Property

Purchased - Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, IN

2015

Marriott Visalia at the Convention Center, CA

Purchased - Marriott Visalia at the Convention Center, CA

2016

Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

Purchased - Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

2018

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas, CA
Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area

Purchased - Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas, CA

Purchased - Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area

2019

AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay, CA

Newly Built - AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay, CA

2022

Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

Purchased - Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

2024

AC Hotel Pasadena

Newly Built - AC Pasadena

2000

Welcome Group Inc Formed

Jan 1st, 2000
Welcome Group Inc Formed

Purchased - Best Western Sandman Redlands, CA

2006

Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

Self Management

Purchased - Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

2009

Courtyard by Mariott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

Franchisee of Marriott

Full-Service Property

Purchased - Courtyard by Mariott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

Purchased - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

2013

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, IN

Became Franchisee of Hilton Full-service Property

Purchased - Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, IN

2015

Marriott Visalia at the Convention Center, CA

Purchased - Marriott Visalia at the Convention Center, CA

2016

Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

Purchased - Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

2018

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas, CA
Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area

Purchased - Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas, CA

Purchased - Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area

2019

AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay, CA

Newly Built - AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay, CA

2022

Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

Purchased - Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

2024

AC Hotel Pasadena

Newly Built - AC Pasadena

Our Team

  • Amar Shokeen
    President and CEO
    Amar Shokeen
  • Richard Sandoval
    President Operations
    Richard Sandoval
  • Doug Warren
    VP – Operations
    Doug Warren
  • Bill Drexler
    Corporate Controller
    Bill Drexler
  • Rushi Patel
    Manager Corporate Services & Franchise Administration
    Rushi Patel
  • Mark Luttik
    Regional Director of Operations
    Mark Luttik
  • Robert M. Trotta
    Area General Manager
    Robert M. Trotta
  • ahmed-elassy
    Area General Manager
    Ahmed Elassy
  • Gokulnath Chandran
    Head of IT
    Gokulnath Chandran
  • Vice President of Sales,
    E-Marketing & Revenue Management
    Hector E. Martinez
  • Corporate Director of Revenue Management
    Jenny Chen

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