learn about our past, who we are and where we are going

Welcome Group, operates and owns a portfolio of 11 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

Jan 1st, 2000
Welcome Group Inc Formed

Purchased - Best Western Sandman Redlands, CA

2006

Self Management

Purchased - Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

2013

Became Franchisee of Hilton Full-service Property

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

2016

Purchased - Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

2022

Purchased - Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

2000

Jan 1st, 2000
Welcome Group Inc Formed

Purchased - Best Western Sandman Redlands, CA

2006

Self Management

Purchased - Hampton Inn West Springfeild, MA

2009

Franchisee of Marriott

Full-Service Property

Purchased - Courtyard by Mariott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

Purchased - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

2013

Became Franchisee of Hilton Full-service Property

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

2015

Purchased - Marriott Visalia at the Convention Center, CA

2016

Purchased - Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

2018

Purchased - Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas, CA

Purchased - Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area

2019

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

2022

Purchased - Hyattt Place Los Angeles/LAX/EL Segundo

2024

Newly Built - AC Pasadena

Our Team

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

our brands include