CoStar: What the Short-Term Rental Rule and Congestion Tolls Mean for NYC Hoteliers
April 5, 2024A new wave of laws and social issues is creating a hospitality landscape in New York City that is different from any other major market. Read more
New York Post: NYC inks $77M emergency hotels contract to shelter migrant families
January 26, 2024Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has inked a new emergency $76.69 million contract with the Hotel Association of New York City to provide “last resort” shelter to migrant families Read more
NY1: New York City signs $77M contract with hotels to house migrant families
January 26, 2024The city has finalized a nearly $77 million emergency contract to shelter migrant families at 15 hotels in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, officials said Wednesday. Read more
Harlem World Magazine: Mayor Adams Praised For Future-Focused Vision In Third State Of The City
January 26, 2024New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday outlined a future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers in his third State of the City address, delivered at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. Read more
The Wall Street Journal: Businesses Eye Possible Political Protests as Looming 2024 Risk
January 5, 2024In 2024, the U.S. election season will enter full swing against a backdrop of political polarization. With tensions high—and partisans frequently taking their grievances to the streets—some business leaders and advisers are looking warily at the risks. Read more
Skift: U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever
December 15, 2023A large number of Americans are planning to travel this holiday season. How many? Roughly 115 million, according to the latest forecast from AAA, which predicts this holiday season will be one of its largest on record. Read more
NYC jobs are back — but not for the hotel business
October 27, 2023New York City reached a crucial economic milestone last week when it exceeded the total number of jobs New Yorkers had pre-pandemic. Read more
CRAIN’S NEW YORK : New York hotel rates soar amid Airbnb crackdown and migrant crisis
October 26, 2023In early September, Host Hotels & Resorts said that because of the wildfires in Maui its three hotels on the island would be closed to guests until the middle of this month and net income for August from the properties would fall by $5 million. Yet only eight days after that unfortunate news, the company had something happier to announce: Its quarterly dividend to shareholders would be 20% higher than the prior 90-day period and 50% more than a year ago. https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/new-york-hotel-rates-soar-amid-airbnb-crackdown-and-migrant-crisis Read more
The Washington Post: Michelin guide to add hotel ‘key’ ratings in 2024
October 13, 2023The Michelin Guide isn’t just for restaurants. The service guide for travelers announced Thursday it will add a rating symbol for hotels that carries the same prestige as its star system for fine dining. Read more
Spotlight on New General Manager: Warren Herrera
HANYC welcomes Warren Herrera, the newly appointed General Manager at the Gallivant Times Square.
Warren brings with him over a decade of dynamic leadership in the hospitality sector, making him a highly successful hotel operator with a wealth of experience in various roles within the industry.
With a background in hotel and restaurant management, Warren has demonstrated expertise in performance strategies and controls, brand and loyalty achievement, and financial acumen. He has extensive experience working with brand and luxury boutique-style hotels in the competitive NYC market.
Throughout his career, Warren has been commended for his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity, delivering exceptional results while exceeding revenue sales goals. His exceptional communication skills, coupled with his professionalism, have earned him the respect of his peers and colleagues.
In his most recent role as General Manager at Elysian Hospitality, Warren has been instrumental in overseeing daily operations, front desk management, housekeeping oversight, staff supervision, revenue management, guest relations, maintenance coordination, budgeting, and financial oversight.
Prior to this, Warren has held significant positions such as Director of Operations at Fortuna Realty Group, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Real Hospitality Group, Choice Hotels International, Hersha Hospitality Management, among others. His diverse experiences have equipped him with the expertise to lead our team to success.
Warren holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from Berkeley College, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from the same institution. He has also pursued additional education and training in hotel revenue management and hotel/restaurant management from reputable institutions such as Cornell University and NYU School of Professional Studies.
CoStar: What the Short-Term Rental Rule and Congestion Tolls Mean for NYC Hoteliers
A new wave of laws and social issues is creating a hospitality landscape in New York City that is different from any other major market.
New York Post: NYC inks $77M emergency hotels contract to shelter migrant families
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has inked a new emergency $76.69 million contract with the Hotel Association of New York City to provide “last resort” shelter to migrant families
NY1: New York City signs $77M contract with hotels to house migrant families
The city has finalized a nearly $77 million emergency contract to shelter migrant families at 15 hotels in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, officials said Wednesday.
Harlem World Magazine: Mayor Adams Praised For Future-Focused Vision In Third State Of The City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday outlined a future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers in his third State of the City address, delivered at Hostos Community College in the Bronx.
Scholarship Awards Program
We are pleased to announce that the HANYC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will be offering four scholarship awards of $10,000 each this year.
Sustainable Hospitality
Our vision is to transform the New York City hotel industry into a recognized champion of sustainable hospitality in the United States and in the World. On this external site we share best practices, innovations and sustainable initiatives.
Human Trafficking Training
Human trafficking is incredibly widespread and our hotels have an important role to play in keeping our community and our hotels safe from this harm. HANYC is now partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to provide FREE human trafficking training for HANYC members and their staff.
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april
22apr3:00 pm5:00 pmHuman Resources Directors Training -- labor hotel members only
Event Details
Periodically throughout each year we hold collective bargaining agreement training sessions for new and experienced Human Resource Directors and their teams. Accordingly, we will be
Event Details
Periodically throughout each year we hold collective bargaining agreement training sessions for new and experienced Human Resource Directors and their teams. Accordingly, we will be conducting a session on key principles and common issues which H.R. Directors confront under the IWA, Division A and GRIWA Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Monday, April 22nd at 3:00 pm. The training will be conducted via zoom.
https://egsllp.zoom.us/j/84267559475?pwd=a3h0dmRjVSs1bXBReXdKNVBFK1BPZz09
Meeting ID: 842 6755 9475
Passcode: 666216
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact David R. Rothfeld, Jennifer Schmalz, Alexander Soric, Jaclyn Ruocco, Joseph Tangredi, Steven Nevolis, Nicola Ciliotta,, Peter Wilms or Anthony Vassallo.
Time
april 22, 2024, 3:00 pm - april 22, 2024, 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
23apr10:00 am11:30 amHuman Trafficking Training and Panel Discussion 2024 -- members only
Event Details
About This Event April 23, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST Please
Event Details
About This Event
April 23, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Please join us for this FREE two-part training, brought to you by Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking and the Hotel Association of New York City. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts who specialize in human trafficking prevention. Part I will cover BEST’s Inhospitable to Human Trafficking training where participants will learn what human trafficking is, how human trafficking impacts the hospitality industry, what to do if you come across a potential human trafficking case, and how to prevent human trafficking in your hotel. Part II includes a panel discussion to learn from local human trafficking experts. You will hear about local human trafficking prevention efforts, building relationships with law enforcement officers, and available services for survivors. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for this training.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what human trafficking is
- Learn the indicators of trafficking and how you may see indicators at work
- Learn what to do if you suspect human trafficking
Facilitator – Rebekah Fonden
Rebekah Fonden is a human trafficking consultant using her lived experience to create policy change, conduct research and provide education on human trafficking. She attended the University of Washington receiving a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business Entrepreneurship. She is currently a student at the Evans School of Public Policy pursuing a Masters in Public Administration. As a member of Wase Forward she helped pass SB 5114 which provided 6 million dollars to provide culturally responsive services to survivors in WA state. She has worked with BEST and The Lantern Project educating the public and private sector on human trafficking and is currently working with the University of Washington on a research study focused on trauma informed survivor interviewing and reporting. She has served on the Seattle Human Rights Commission as the Human Trafficking Chair, volunteered with Rotary and currently sits on the Board for the Organization for Prostitution Survivors.
About BEST
BEST is a nonprofit organization that has gained national recognition for our success in using the power of business to prevent human trafficking. BEST offers online human trafficking prevention training in a multitude of industries, including the hospitality industry. BEST has trained hospitality employees on human trafficking prevention in all 50 states.
Event Partners
Time
april 23, 2024, 10:00 am - april 23, 2024, 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
Dear Member: As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the intricate dynamics of consumer behavior. With this in mind,
Event Details
Dear Member:
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the intricate dynamics of consumer behavior. With this in mind, HANYC is thrilled to extend an invitation to an exclusive webinar aimed at delving into key questions that directly impact our operations, real estate strategies, and sales efforts.
So far this year, Mastercard notes British consumers have continued to increase their share of international visitors to NYC, up 14.9% vs 2023, while Chinese consumers are up 23%, but still down vs 2019 levels. Looking forward to summer, we will talk about the opportunities to engage consumers from Southern Europe, who tend to travel to New York in August.
Event Details: Date: April 30th
Time: 3pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
During this event, we will explore the following important questions:
- Where are consumers coming from? Understanding the origin of our guests provides invaluable insights into market trends, preferences, and potential growth opportunities.
- Where are consumers going in New York? Exploring destination patterns within New York City sheds light on popular attractions, neighborhoods, and areas of interest, enabling us to tailor our services accordingly.
- How has seasonality changed over time? Analyzing seasonal variations in consumer behavior allows us to adapt our strategies to effectively capitalize on peak periods and mitigate challenges during slower seasons.
- How do consumers from different markets travel around New York? Examining borough preferences among diverse consumer segments helps us enhance accessibility and convenience for our guests.
- Where do consumers spend based on their origin market? Identifying spending patterns based on guests’ origin markets enables us to tailor marketing campaigns, amenities, and experiences to meet their specific needs and preferences.
This event promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking session, providing actionable insights that will empower us to make informed decisions and drive success across all facets of our business.
Please RSVP through this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aiyQW430QeOPCulYM8elfg
Discover these and other hidden insights such as which neighborhoods in NYC consumers spend in based on their country of origin in a webinar from Mastercard exclusive to HANYC!!
We look forward to your presence and active participation in this important discussion.
Time
april 30, 2024, 3:00 pm - april 30, 2024, 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
may
Event Details
HANYC will be hosting a seminar presented by Benjamin Devisme of Quicktext on Thursday, May
Event Details
HANYC will be hosting a seminar presented by Benjamin Devisme of Quicktext on Thursday, May 16, 2024 starting at 4pm at 34 E. 51st Street, 7th floor. There will be wine and appetizers served following the presentation, compliments of Quicktext.
This session is meant for hotel decision-makers who want to understand how they can leverage artificial intelligence today to reach these goals:
- Increase direct sales vs OTAs
- Understand what tasks should be automated and where to keep a human touch
- Deliver instant guest service.
At the end of the session, attendees will have a clear vision of
- What ROI to expect from AI in 2024
- Best practices to smoothly implement AI-powered tools into sales and operations.
- How to find the right balance between human service and automation
Bio:
Ben is a European entrepreneur and investor committed to helping solving e-commerce challenges. He was part of the team that started PriceMatch their vision being to create a simple and affordable revenue management solution for hotels. Pricematch was subsequently acquired by Booking.com in 2015.
A passionate advocate of the power of AI within the hotel industry, Benjamin has been applying AI to hospitality with Quicktext since 2015.
Time
may 16, 2024, 4:00 pm - may 16, 2024, 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
34 East 51st Street, 7th floor conference room
34 East 51st Street, 7th floor, New York City, New York, 10022
34 East 51st Street, 7th floor conference room
june
10jun7:00 am5:30 pm2024 HANYC foundation Golf Outing -- Members only
Event Details
The HANYC Foundation Annual Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 10, 2024
Event Details
The HANYC Foundation Annual Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale, New York. As in the past, prizes year will include complimentary accommodations at luxurious hotels. A prize of $10,000 cash will be awarded to each golfer making a HOLE-IN-ONE on any one of three (3) designated holes on the course!
The HANYC Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing is a major funding vehicle for the Scholarship Awards Program. Proceeds from the Golf Outing support the HANYC Foundation’s charitable goals. The HANYC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity, so the cost would be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Please click on the button below for specific information regarding the outing.
Sponsors
Time
june 10, 2024, 7:00 am - june 10, 2024, 5:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Scarsdale Golf Club
Club Way, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Scarsdale Golf Club
september
october
10oct10:00 am12:30 pmBig Apple Stars Awards -- hotel members only
Event Details
We are excited to announce
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october 10, 2024, 10:00 am - october 10, 2024, 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
JACOB K. Javits Convention Center
655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
JACOB K. Javits Convention Center
November
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