Jigar “Jay” Desai joined the NewGen Advisory team of Arizona in 2017. He is focused throughout the Southwestern regions of Texas to California assisting our clients with all their hotel and lodging transactional needs. Jay has a unique ability to connect prospective buyers with sellers while focusing on and balancing the critical financial needs of both making him a true asset to any team and every client.

Jay’s extensive background in the hotel industry has given him the insight to better understand the critical needs of his clients. Having grown up in the hotel industry, Jay’s ability to relate and understand the rigorous demands of hotel operations has provided the insight which has led to facilitate successful transactions. Furthermore, prior to joining the NewGen team, Jay was immersed into the financing and lending world with a large national bank which gave him the unique view into the lending world and provided the connections which allow his clients to seek out financing for even the most challenging assets.

Jigar graduated from the University of Arizona in 2011 attaining a dual degree from Eller College of Management in Finance and Real Estate. Jigar is a member and ambassador for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and holds certifications for Choice Hotels and Best Western.