News: Brokerage

MBA Hotel Brokers Inc. welcomes Kinui as New York regional director; To utilize diverse experience in real estate, asset management and construction management

According to MBA Hotel Brokers Inc., a member of Hotel Brokers International, Michael Kinui has joined the company as its newest associate broker. Kinui is the New York regional director for MBA and heads MBA's New York City office. Kinui is a New York State licensed real estate broker. He is capable of assessing construction costs to bring properties to marketable condition, utilizing his diverse experience in real estate, asset management and construction management. He is a dedicated husband, father and community leader. Charlie Fritsch, president of MBA. said, "MBA is extremely happy to welcome Kinui as a broker in New York and we look forward to working with all hotel owners and the hotel industry community in the greater New York area with Michael heading the N.Y.C. office."
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