Alkesh (Al) Patel is a key leadership member of Evergreen Hospitality Development Group. He has immense experience in the development of Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt branded hotels. Alkesh served as the 2012-2013 Chairman of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the world’s leading association of hotel owners, with nearly 20,000 members, owning more than 60% of the hotels in the U.S. His extensive experience in the hotel industry has made him a sought-after speaker for conferences domestically and abroad. Alkesh has been invited to speak at the Lodging Conference, the National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) Conference, IMN, HUNTER Conference, Hotel Investment Forum India (HiFi) Conference, Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI), and IACC. Alkesh’s leadership has also earned him recognition and awards from FIA, FHRAI, NABHOOD, IACC, and AAHOA.