Tourism marketing seminar
On 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 […]
Law360: NYC Prepares To Require Short-Term Rentals To Register
New York City officials got an earful on Monday from supporters and critics of a new requirement for short-term rental hosts to register their units and share information about their activities.
Global ReformBnB General Assembly Meeting
Vijay Dandapani, President and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City, At Global ReformBnB General Assembly meeting with Mayor of Kyoto, Daisaku Kadokawa and Executive Committee of GRB.
Habitat Magazine: New Law to Require Registration of All Short-Term Housing Rentals
Under a new law — Local Law 18 — that goes into effect on Jan. 9, 2023, anyone seeking to rent out housing for fewer than 30 consecutive days in New York City will be required to register with the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement and obtain a registration number. Booking services such as Airbnb and Vrbo will then be required to verify the short-term rental registration number of any accommodation before listing it on their service.
Law360: Hotels Face New Risks As Women Travel For Abortions
Abortion-related travel has been rising ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and hotels may get swept into criminal investigations of women who cross state lines to get abortions as laws change around the country, lawyers warn.
Global Arbitration Review: Manhattan hotel-turned-shelter leads to ICC award
An ICC tribunal chaired by Foley Hoag partner Christina Hioureas has held the owner of a hotel on Manhattan’s Lower East Side liable for converting the property into a homeless shelter during the pandemic without the consent of its manager.
AEI: Op-Ed New York City Goes to War Against Airbnb
The New York City Council is poised to make it yet more difficult for homeowners and apartment dwellers to rent rooms through Airbnb and other “short-term rental” services.
New York Post: NYC proposes strict Airbnb registration rules to take effect in January
New York City is pressing ahead with a long-anticipated crackdown on Airbnb hosts, with officials on Friday proposing a strict new registration system for hosts that will take effect in January.
The Real Deal: Lights out: Why more than 10,000 hotel rooms remain closed
The DoubleTree Metropolitan is a quintessential Manhattan hotel.
Commercial Observer: NYC Sees Hospitality Job Gains in September as Hopes for Strong Holiday Season Grow
All New York City’s hospitality sector wants for Christmas is 2019, and it might finally get closer to its wish this year.