The 2025 Top Trade
Associations The industry and professional organizations you need to know in New York. No matter your job or where you work, there’s probably a trade association that represents your interests. Hundreds of trade associations are active in New York, providing their members with training, networking, marketing and, of course, advocacy on policies that impact the sector. Indeed, many of these associations are prominent players in city and state politics and government, from the Greater New York Hospital Association and Real Estate Board of New York to Tech:NYC and the Retail Council of New York State. Some represent companies or organizations, both large and small. Others are made up of individuals in specific professions or job titles, such as trial lawyers, school principals, nurse anesthetists, certified public accountants or volunteer firefighters. Hotel Association of New York City 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.
Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) Vijay Dandapani, President and CEO
The Hotel Association of New York City represents nearly 300 hotels in New York City and parts of New Jersey, which adds up to more than 80,000 rooms and roughly 50,000 employees. It advocates for its members at the local, state and federal levels. “Achieving a better outcome on deleterious legislation with regard to hotel licensing advanced by a section of the New York City Council as well as ensuring that illegal hotel listings on platforms are delisted.” Biggest achievement:
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