Chairman of AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), Mahesh “Mike” Amin is a third-generation hotelier. The Amin Group owns extensive properties in the west. Mike Amin has been the chairman of AAHOA for a year, a mantle that has previously rested on the likes of the illustrous Mike Patel.

In an interview with siliconindia, he talks about his vision for the hotel industry and the challenges that face AAHOA. Excerpts:

Could you tell us about your beginnings?
I am a born hotelier. Literally [laughs]. My grandfather bought a property in the early sixties, on Jesse street in downtown San Francisco. I was born to a family of hotel operators, and have continued in this business. I went to the University of San Francisco and specialized in new venture management and feasibility studies for developing firms. I joined my family business in 1986 and have been here since then.

Could you tell us about your experience as an Asian-American hotel owner?

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