The Hotel Association of NYC (HANYC) Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Hotel Association of NYC, is embarking on an ambitious enterprise to directly address the most pressing challenges facing our city – public safety, sanitation, and immigration- while championing the future of hospitality in New York. Our vision includes fostering powerful partnerships and launching innovative programs to ensure that New York remains the world’s premiere destination.

Our Goals

Anti-Human Trafficking

Provide training to educate our industry

    Education

    Support HANYC member children and NYC residents looking to enter their associate or bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality.

      Crisis Relief

      Provide short-term hotel stays to individuals experiencing unexpected hardships.

      Board of Directors

      Stephen Alfieri

      Regional Director of Human Resources
      Tishman Speyer

      Natalie Bogan

      Complex General Manager
      Highgate Hotels

      Vijay Dandapani

      President and CEO
      Hotel Association of New York City

      Heather Davis

      Regional Vice President
      Aimbridge

      Laurent Ebzant

      General Manager
      Park Hyatt New York

      Bastian Germer

      General Manager
      The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

      Julie Greenberg

      Executive Vice President
      Kasirer

      Hervé Houdré

      H2 Hervé Houdré Sustainability Consulting.

      Karambir Kang

      Area Director
      The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

      Katherine Algarin Morales

      Director of Finance
      Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

      Chris O’Sullivan

      Hotel Manager
      Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

      Gabriel “Gabi” Soanca

      General Manager
      Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

      Robert Salem

      Managing Principal
      EPIC Brokers

      Alan Steel

      President & CEO
      Jacob K Javits Convention Center

      Penny Willimann

      Vice President
      Building Maintenance Service LLC

      Audit/Finance Committee

      Katherine Algarin Morales

      Director of Finance
      Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

      Philanthropy Committee

      Stephen Alfieri

      Regional Director of Human Resources
      Denihan

      Karambir Kang

      Area Director
      The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

      Fundraising Committee

      Julie Greenberg

      Executive Vice President
      Kasirer

       
       

      Public Relations

      Lisa Linden

      President & CEO
      LAK Public Relations
      Contact for Media Inquires