About US

The Key to New York City Hospitality!

Founded in 1878 it is the oldest hotel association in the US  HANYC’s mission is to be the voice of the hotel industry in New York City while supporting its members with the highest standard of services with the best available resources. HANYC advocates on a range of issues at the Federal, State and City level in order to shape policy that has optimal outcomes for the industry.  The association is a leader in advancing policy and operational ideas that maximize values for hotels.  Today the HANYC is an internationally recognized leader in New York City’s $11 billion tourism industry, representing  nearly 300 of the finest hotels with over 80,000 rooms and approximately 50,000 employees.

300 of the finest hotels

80,000 rooms

approximately 50,000 employees

In a city that serves as a global center for entertainment, media finance and culture, the hospitality industry plays a pivotal role. HANYC continues to anticipate the growing needs of its member hotels within New York City’s ever changing economic and political climate. The Association advocates on behalf of its members on a variety of legislative areas besides setting the standard for training, best practices and cooperative initiatives with a number of key New York City stakeholders. 

Labor/ Legal Counsel
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP

Public Relations
The LAK PR Group

Fire Protection and Public Safety

Environment Protection

Legislative Representation

Kasirer
CMW Strategies LLC

International/National Involvement

"As the go-to source for New York’s hotel industry, HANYC is its proactive voice on all matters pertaining to hospitality. It advocates, educates, communicates and innovates to ensure the long term health and vitality of the industry. "
Vijay Dandapani
President and CEO of Hotel Association of New York City

Vijay Dandapani

President and CEO

Shane Cookman

Chairman

Vice Chair

John Fitzpatrick

Treasurer

Steve Batta

Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Batta

Group President

Highgate

Richard Born

Owner

BD Hotels

Dan Briks

General Manager

Martinique on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton

Derrick Carlo

Vice President of Labor Relations, North & Central America

Accor Hotels

Carlos Casanova

General Manager

Concorde Hotel New York

Kaizad  Charna

Senior Vice President of Operations

Highgate Hotels

Shane  Cookman

Area General Manager

Fitzpatrick Hotel Group

Travis Cutler

Senior Director of State Government Affairs

Marriott International

Vijay Dandapani

President and CEO

Hotel Association of New York City

Michael D'Angelo

Head of Labor Relations – Americas

Hyatt Hotels

Christine Devers

General Manager

W New York – Times Square

Chris Elko

Regional VP and Head of Labor Relations

InterContinental Hotels Group

John Fitzpatrick

President and CEO

Fitzpatrick Hotel Group

Patricia Franco-Santiago

General Manager

New York Marriott Downtown

Maya Ginor

Vice President

MCR

Fred Grapstein

SVP Hotel Operations NYC

MCR
HANYC Past Chair

George Greene

Vice President, Labor

​​Marriott International​

Wei Huang

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Highgate

Paul Kanavos

Chairman and CEO

Flag Luxury Group

Uwe Kunz

General Manager

Lotte New York Palace

John F. McPartlan

General Manager

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

Jaime Novikoff

Counsel, Labor Relations

Hilton Hotels

Alex Novo

General Manager

The Times Square EDITION

Erik Palmer

Area Managing Director

Highgate Hotels

John Rieman

General Manager

JW Marriott Essex House

Luigi Romaniello

Managing Director

Waldorf Astoria

Joel Rosen

President

GFI Hospitality LLC

Joanna Sanchez

General Manager

W Hoboken

Mark Sanders

General Manager

New York Hilton Midtown

Merav Segev

Senior Vice President of Operations

Highgate Hotels

Russell Shattan

EVP, Acquisitions & Development

MCR Hotels

Sofia Vandaele

General Manager

Intercontinental New York Barclay

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