Shamir Patel serves as Senior Vice President out of Hunter’s Orlando office.  His career spans over a decade in the hospitality sector and encompasses hotel development, operation and sales.  As a prior owner and advisor, Shamir has a competitive edge by intimately knowing both sides of the hotel business, and is exceptional at  valuation of properties, hospitality finance, and analyzing PIP and Renovations.

Shamir has developed, owned and operated hotels in the Orlando and Davenport, FL markets under a vast number of brands including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Econolodge and the Red Roof Inns.  He has also been involved with acquisitions and brand development for various flags including Marriott, Starwood, IHG, Hilton, Wyndham and Choice Hotels.

Shamir received his bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University and graduated with a doctor of law (J.D.) degree from Barry University School of Law.