Vijay Dandapani
Vijay Dandapani
Since August 1993, Vijay Dandapani, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Apple Core Hotels, has been instrumental in the company's growth and development, including acquisitions, six hotel renovations and the implementation of state-of-the-art computer systems. A hotel industry veteran, Dandapani, is also a member of the Board of Directors for the following associations: Hotel Association of New York City, NYC & Company, NYSHTA (New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association), and the International Hotel Motel & Restaurant Show at Javits.
Staid and steady: email marketing
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A wallet that could pack a wallop
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A Zagat for hotels
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Dysfunctional hotel websites
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Asleep at the switch
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Searing brands
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Immobile on mobile commerce?
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Bipolar consumer behavior
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Growing customers organically
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Tail wags the dog: When ancillary revenues trump primary
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Digital branding – real time realities
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Finding the X-Factor to mine the uptrend in consumer confidence
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The Ascent of Disruptive Technology
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Tuning out on signing in
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Marketing to those on the Ascent of Life
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Mobile security: a non-sequitur?
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Internet TV: Clouding out the Clutter
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Paid Search continues to pay off
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Smart TVs: the (un)idiot box
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Direct connect disconnect
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