Authors: Prathmesh Mehta
Journal: World Research of Business Administration Journal
Volume: Vol.5 No.3
Published: November 2025
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56830/WRBA11202509
Abstract
With nearly two decades spent in the real estate and hospitality industry, it has been a journey marked by continuous learning and growth across various roles, including consulting, acquisitions, and the current responsibility of asset management.
The work has brought the chance to travel widely, explore different markets, and collaborate with partners directly and indirectly from many backgrounds—including banks, pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, REITs, investment divisions of hotel companies, and high-net-worth individuals or family offices—each bringing their own investment goals, risk preferences, and strategic outlooks.
Living and working in several countries has also offered valuable firsthand experience with cultural and behavioral differences, some of which can subtly influence the way hotel investments are evaluated. This paper aims to share the insights and observations gathered over the years about the variety of behavioral biases—both cultural and cognitive—that can shape how investment committees view new opportunities.
These insights may also help Financial Analysts tailor their presentations when working with investors from different backgrounds. In today’s environment, where the industry connects with a global investment community and aims to attract more foreign capital into the U.S. hospitality sector, such understanding feels more important than ever.
It is hoped that this serves as a helpful starting point for young professionals beginning their careers in the financial and analytical areas of the industry.
Keywords: Behavioral biases; Hospitality investment; Cross-cultural differences; Investment decision-making; Asset management
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