Hospitality Solutions: Brothers Amin and Ally Visram

Since 1992, Vista Hospitality Group has grown its asset size and geographic footprint. In 1996, Amin relocated to Canada with the objective to grow the Canadian arm of the company while brother Ally remained in the Binghamton headquarters to maintain and expand the US arm. The current asset mix of Vista is nine hotels, two retirement homes, three shopping malls, and three office/medical buildings.

–snip–The brothers came to Canada in 1972 as Ugandan refugees with a family of eight, including their parents, grandfather, brothers, and sisters. The family arrived in Canada with $50 and was assisted by the Canadian Government (Refugee Division) to get settled.

From the time they arrived, both brothers worked and went to school, with Ally eventually attending the University of Windsor and obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Amin finishing his schooling in one of Boston’s law schools and obtaining a J.D.

Collectively, the brothers’ life experiences have given them a unique approach to business. “We think globally, but we’re very localized,” said Visram. “We also make sure the diversity of our employee structure is complementary to our business and the culture of our company.”

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