Sabena Arora-Akarte

Sabena Arora-Akarte is a highly experienced professional in the hospitality real estate industry with over 20 years of success closing deals and providing investment advisory services to domestic and international clients. Sabena has evaluated more than $50 billion in national and international hotel investments, transacting hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms locally and abroad. She has worked with various aspects of hospitality investment transactions, such as full-service and economy portfolio, resorts, REITs, timeshare, mixed-use projects, and casinos. Not only is Sabena talented in negotiation and financing, but she is also a reputable advocate for change and education. Sabena is a Board Member and President Emeritus of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Alumni New York Chapter, and she is a career advisor and supporter of Kenmare High School, an alternative school for women in Jersey City. Finally, Sabena is an active member of Asian American Hotel Owners Association and frequently speaks at the National Conferences.