Vijay Dandapani on New York Hospitality

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VijayDandapani has years of experience in the hospitality industry, and his expertise has earned him many accolades.  In 1998 he was named one of the top 100 minority business leaders in New York City by Crain’s New York Business.  In 2002 he was chosen as one of 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business by the Asian American Business Development Center.  He has also been a guest speaker on hospitality issues for many organizations, such as Arthur Anderson, University of California at Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, and the National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives.  And, he is on the board of directors at the Hotel Association of New York City, NYC & Company, and NYSHTA (New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association).  He is also a contributor to the International Hotel Motel & Restaurant Show at Javits.

Mr. Dandapani has been an important part of numerous successful hotels both in the United States and abroad.  Since 1993, Mr. Dandapani has put his experience to use as the president and chief operating officer of Apple Core Hotels.  The company has five hotels, all of them in the middle of Manhattan. 

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The hotels are not only famous for their prime locations that are within walking distance to the most popular New York City attractions, they are also known for their affordability.  Apple Core Hotels runs a La Quinta and a Ramada in the heart of Manhattan, but they also run three independent boutique hotels.  All of the Apple Core Hotels have many amenities to please travelers, whether they are in the city for business or pleasure.  The hotels offer free WiFi Internet access, complimentary continental breakfast, in-room coffee makers and coffee, fitness centers, free calls nationwide, laundry and valet services, a phone with private mailbox, and cable TV with movies on demand.

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