The New York Times: How Manhattan Hotels Became Refuges for Thousands of Migrants
March 24, 2023Just steps from Times Square and surrounded by Broadway theaters, the Row NYC hotel advertises itself as “more New York than New York,” bringing together “urban grit with grandeur.” Read more
Documented: Millions Spent on Hotels for Asylum Seekers in NYC, But Few Lasting Solutions
March 17, 2023After escaping political persecution in Zulia, Venezuela, José Rivera arrived in a hotel-turned-shelter in Long Island City, Queens, last August. Once there, it took him three months to learn he and his family, as asylum seekers in NYC, were eligible for health insurance and another three months to file his asylum claim. Read more
Idealista News: Remote work is costing Manhattan about 12,000 million euros a year
March 10, 2023Three years after the pandemic, companies and administrations around the world continue to try to attract employees back to the offices and revive local economies. New job data analyzed by Bloomberg News shows that, in several US cities, Fridays at the office are dead. Mondays are a game of chance. And going back to pre-pandemic work hours seems like a lost cause. Read more
New Day Post: Remote Work Costs NYC $12 Billion a Year By Killing Big Offices
February 24, 2023New York City is bustling with office workers again, at least on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It’s a different mood on Fridays and Mondays, when subway cars empty out, Sweetgreen salad lines thin and, come happy hour, there are plenty of seats at the bar. The in-person workweek has shrunk to three days. Read more
The Real Deal: NYC’s most valuable building, and other nuggets from the tax roll
February 3, 2023Buried in the bewildering data dump that is the city’s tentative property assessment are nuggets of interest to real estate. Read more
City & State NY: Fifty Over Fifty
February 3, 2023City & State NY: Fifty Over Fifty January 30, 2023 Vijay Dandapani President and CEO Hotel Association of New York City Vijay Dandapani, a high-profile spokesperson for the hospitality business at industry conferences and in the media, co-founded Apple Core Hotels in 1993, and owner-operator of boutique hotels in New York City. In 2017, Dandapani was appointed president and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City, a venerable trade organization that represents almost 300 hotels. He was also tapped to sit on committees to guide tourism through reopening after the pandemic for the state and New York City. Dandapani’s secret to success is simple. “Unrelenting persistence,” he says. Read more
New York Business Journal: New York City tourism to return to near pre-pandemic levels this year
January 27, 2023After plummeting in 2020, tourism is forecasted to return to near pre-pandemic levels this year. Read more
New York Post: NYC’s workforce has shrunk by 300,000 since start of pandemic
January 27, 2023The Big Apple added jobs at an agonizingly slow pace last month as it struggles to cope with a roughly 300,000-person drop in its workforce since the pandemic, troubling new data reveals Read more
Tourism marketing seminar
January 12, 2023On January 10th, Vijay Dandapani, President and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City, attended a tourism marketing seminar. He was invited to speak at the event and shared his insights on how to effectively market a destination to potential visitors. The seminar was well-attended by tourism professionals from across the country and provided valuable insights into the current state of the tourism industry. Read more
We are pleased to spotlight Steve Sasso, the new General Manager at Thompson Central Park New York. Steve is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in different brands across the United States. He transitioned from Motif Seattle, where he had served for four years, after the hotel’s $10 million redesign. In his role as the General Manager, Steve oversaw a smooth transition to Hyatt Hotels as well as making Motif one of the most popular hotels in Seattle.
Steve served as General Manager with Interstate Hotels at The London NYC, The Paramount, Denihan Hospitality at Benjamin Hotel, Eastgate Tower, Affinia Garden and Affinia Dumont. He also held the role of Hotel Manager at the Acqualina Resort & Spa on Miami Beach and many leadership roles at Copley Square hotel, The Westin New York and the W, New York.
Steve is an avid foodie and has a sweet tooth, chocolate chip cookies are his favorite. During his leisure time, he enjoys the theater, working out, and listening to Kylie Minogue songs. His favorite song is “Be our guest” by Disney. His favorite vacation place is Thailand.
The Kimpton Eventi is proud to welcome Daniela into the fold. Daniela was born in Colombia and grew up in West New York, New Jersey before graduating from Rider University with a degree in Public Relations and Image Management. She quickly began putting those people skills to work at the Westin Jersey City Newport after graduation. She combined innate savvy with an upbeat, positive attitude to solve problems ranging from leave issues, system change-overs and labor grievances. After several years, she left hospitality briefly to work for retailer Net-A-Porter. Now, she crosses the river to help lead the vibrant and exciting culture of the Eventi.
Outside of work, Daniela is a Knicks fan who enjoys working out, spending time with her dog Coby and traveling anywhere tropical. Please join us in welcoming Daniela and wishing her all the best in her new journey.
The New York Times: How Manhattan Hotels Became Refuges for Thousands of Migrants
Just steps from Times Square and surrounded by Broadway theaters, the Row NYC hotel advertises itself as “more New York than New York,” bringing together “urban grit with grandeur.”
Documented: Millions Spent on Hotels for Asylum Seekers in NYC, But Few Lasting Solutions
After escaping political persecution in Zulia, Venezuela, José Rivera arrived in a hotel-turned-shelter in Long Island City, Queens, last August. Once there, it took him three months to learn he and his family, as asylum seekers in NYC, were eligible for health insurance and another three months to file his asylum claim.
Idealista News: Remote work is costing Manhattan about 12,000 million euros a year
Three years after the pandemic, companies and administrations around the world continue to try to attract employees back to the offices and revive local economies. New job data analyzed by Bloomberg News shows that, in several US cities, Fridays at the office are dead. Mondays are a game of chance. And going back to pre-pandemic work hours seems like a lost cause.
New Day Post: Remote Work Costs NYC $12 Billion a Year By Killing Big Offices
New York City is bustling with office workers again, at least on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It’s a different mood on Fridays and Mondays, when subway cars empty out, Sweetgreen salad lines thin and, come happy hour, there are plenty of seats at the bar. The in-person workweek has shrunk to three days.

Scholarship Awards Program
We are pleased to announce that the HANYC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will be offering three 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
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About this Event April 25, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST Please join us for this FREE two-part training, brought to you
Event Details
About this Event
April 25, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Please join us for this FREE two-part training, brought to you in collaboration with 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 Covington
Rebekah Covington graduated from the University of Washington with a Communication and Business Entrepreneurship degree. She interned for the Superior Court CSEC Task Force focusing on anti-trafficking work. She has taken her experience as a business owner into the anti-trafficking field to work with businesses to create a safe and equitable workplace for employees. She led the Human Rights Commission human trafficking task force for two years and currently is the board president of 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.
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april 25, 2023, 10:00 am - april 25, 2023, 11:30 am
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june
12jun7:30 am2:40 amInvitation to HANYC Foundation 2023 Golf Outing
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The HANYC Foundation Annual Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 12, 2023
Event Details
The HANYC Foundation Annual Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 12, 2023 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. All proceeds after incurred expenses go directly to the scholarship fund for the benefit of its recipients. 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.
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june 12, 2023, 7:30 am - june 12, 2023, 2:40 am
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Scarsdale Golf Club
Club Way, Hartsdale, NY 10530
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