Vijay DandapaniThe Hotel Association of New York City today announced its new slate of officers for 2015-16, including the election of Vijay Dandapani, president and COO of Apple Core Hotels, as chairman. Mr. Dandapani, a longtime member of the Hotel Association's executive committee and board of directors, is a veteran of the city's hotel industry with experience in property acquisition, hotel renovations and new technology implementation. He has been instrumental in Apple Core's growth and development since joining the company in 1993. A native of India, Mr. Dandapani was recognized in 1998 by Crain's New York Business as one of the top 100 minority business leaders in New York City. In 2002, the Asian American Business Development Center, New York selected him as one of 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business, an award presented by Mr. Hector Barreto, administrator of the United States Small Business Administration. Mr. Dandapani also serves on the boards of directors of NYC & Company, the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, and the International Hotel Motel & Restaurant Show at the Javits Center.