JACKSON — Inc. magazine has recently ranked Desai Hotel Group NO. 1197 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Desai Hotel Group owns the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Natchez, and is currently working on plans to develop a second hotel property in Natchez or Vidalia.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing companies after only being in business for six years,” said Sunny Desai, president and chief executive officer of Desai Hotel Group. “To be included in this list is a noteworthy accomplishment for DHG and we couldn’t be more pleased to be among the nation’s best. We look forward to more opportunities within Mississippi, and to growing into a market-leading hotel company throughout all of Southeastern United States.”

The Inc. list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.