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Spotlight on New General Manager : Devraj Gorsia

Devraj Profile headshot Please join us in welcoming Devraj Gorsia as the new General Manager of Thompson Central Park New York. Devraj officially stepped into the role on Monday, February 16, 2026, bringing with him a global perspective, a deep passion for people, and a love for hospitality that has shaped a 20-year journey with Hyatt.

Devraj’s story began halfway around the world as an intern at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin in Thailand while studying at Les Roches School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. What started as a formative internship quickly became a lifelong calling—one defined by curiosity, cultural connection, and an instinct for creating memorable experiences.

Throughout his career, Devraj has led teams in some of Hyatt’s most iconic and high-energy destinations, including Chicago, Dubai, Atlanta, and Scottsdale. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Hyatt Centric Atlanta Buckhead, where he was recognized for cultivating strong cultures, driving performance, and delivering thoughtful, experience-led hospitality.

“I believe hospitality is about evolution—of places, of people, and of ideas,” said Devraj. “I’m passionate about creating environments where teams feel empowered, guests feel a true sense of belonging, and every stay feels intentional rather than transactional.”

His leadership style blends warmth with vision, grounded in the belief that great hotels are built from the inside out.

Originally from India, Devraj is an adventurous foodie with an appreciation for bold flavors, local discoveries, and experiences that tell a story—qualities that align seamlessly with the spirit of New York City. Outside the hotel, he and his wife, Brittny, can often be found exploring new neighborhoods and destinations with their two-year-old son, Ari, embracing the rhythm of city life, travel, and everyday adventure.

With Devraj at the helm, Thompson Central Park New York looks forward to continuing its legacy as a vibrant, culture-forward destination at the crossroads of style, community, and modern hospitality.

The 2025 New York City Power 100

The migrant crisis has been a windfall for hotels, but Vijay Dandapani has sought to ensure stability for his industry that has struggled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel industry advocate recently renewed a $1.04 billion emergency city contract after the city has already spent $2.3 billion to house asylum-seekers. He warned that the City Council’s Safe Hotels Act would drive up prices but withdrew his objections after a series of negotiations. Now Dandapani is focused on combating city legislation that would ease restrictions on Airbnb.

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Scholarship Awards Program

We are pleased to announce that the HANYC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will be offering six scholarship awards of $10,000 each this year.

Sustainable Hospitality

Our vision is to transform the New York City hotel industry into a recognized champion of sustainable hospitality in the United States and in the World. On this external site we share best practices, innovations and sustainable initiatives.

Human Trafficking Training

Human trafficking is incredibly widespread and our hotels have an important role to play in keeping our community and our hotels safe from this harm. HANYC is now partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to provide FREE human trafficking training for HANYC members and their staff.

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03mar10:00 am11:40 amWEBINAR: Identifying Cost Saving Oppo rtunities! -- hotel members only

11mar1:00 pm2:15 pmHotel Investigation Workshop -- hotel members only

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