i. Our History

The company was founded by Pravin Chauhan, upon the acquisition of the Capri Hotel in Bakersfield , CA, in 1977. Utilizing a strong work ethic and a resilient desire to succeed, Mr. Chauhan continued to build the company by acquiring hospitality assets in the Midwest and Northwest Florida. He has over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, successfully navigating both the upturns and downturns of the hospitality industry.

The Banyan Tree Companies portfolio presently encompasses hotel, office, and residential assets. In addition, services offered by our firm include hotel development, management, and asset advisory.

ii. Our Principles
  • We believe that the success of any enterprise starts with the customer. We strive to ensure that all of our guests experience true hospitality and maintain a high perception of value during their stay with us.
  • As long as our guests are pleased with their hospitality experience, we feel that they will become the best ambassadors for our product.
  • We believe that our team members are our most valuable asset. We strive to create an environment where our esteemed team members feel like they are part of our family, where they receive a high level of respect, and receive recognition for their merits and accomplishments. 
  • We feel a high degree of civic responsibility towards the communities in which we do business. We endeavor to be good citizens by supporting local charities and civic organizations.
  • We believe that our final responsibility is to our investors. We pledge to practice systematic and detailed due diligence on all business ventures. We strongly believe that if we maintain high standards of product quality for our guests, and we create a positive work environment for our team members, revenues will grow and investors will achieve significant ROI.
iii. Our Philosophy
  • At Banyan Tree Companies, we are committed to establishing partnerships that reflect the deep roots of our foundation in everything we do.
  • Our family is at the heart of our business and so we are doubly invested in it. With a deep legacy in the past, we look forward to a bright future.
Iv. Investment Strategy

We feel the keys to success lie in longevity and strength. Many hotel and investment companies have an overarching and aggressive approach to growth and success, often compromising quality and control in order to make profits. We see things quite differently. Like a banyan tree, success takes time to grow and flourish.

We believe in taking a conservative approach in underwriting and forecasting. We tirelessly keep the best interests of our guests, team members, and investors as the guiding principle of investment strategies. 

At Banyan Tree Companies, while we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to success through intelligent, conservative investments. Our formula for success includes a hands-on approach combined with a diversified portfolio, a clear understanding of risks, and an intimate knowledge of business operations.






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