Articles tagged “new york city”

Tourism

Brand USA Names NYC Tourism’s Fred Dixon as CEO

Industry veteran Fred Dixon is going to bring his experience promoting NYC to the nation's top tourism marketing job.

Brand USA Names NYC Tourism’s Fred Dixon as CEO

Hotels

This NYC Hotel Has a $30 ‘Curation Fee’

Some hotels will come up with fancy names to hide the fact that they are charging guests an unpopular mandatory fee.

This NYC Hotel Has a $30 ‘Curation Fee’

Airlines

Why Checking In Bags Is More Expensive

Today's podcast looks at the motivation behind increased baggage fees, New York City hotels' boost from short-term rental restrictions, and Jumeirah Group's change in leadership.

Why Checking In Bags Is More Expensive

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Meanwhile, listings are down and revenue per room is up for short-term rentals.

NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Online Travel

Cleartrip Launches Corporate Travel Booking Tool: India Report

Post Covid, India has been witnessing a rise in corporate travel, driven by face-to-face meetings and conventions. New business hotels and convention centers are being developed to cater to the rising demand.

Cleartrip Launches Corporate Travel Booking Tool: India Report

Tourism

World Cup 2026: Dallas Gets ‘Nine Super Bowls’

New York and New Jersey, Los Angeles and Dallas are each going to host at least eight FIFA World Cup games in 2026. Each of those destinations should get a tourism boost.

World Cup 2026: Dallas Gets ‘Nine Super Bowls’

Tourism

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Jersey and New York to Host Final Game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup's final match will take place in New York and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. This could change the future of tourism to New York City and New Jersey.

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Jersey and New York to Host Final Game

Daily Lodging Report

U.S. Hotels See Best Rates and Occupancy Since 2019

In 2023, the U.S. hotel industry posted its best results since 2019, with New York City experiencing the highest levels in each of the three key performance metrics: Occupancy: (+8.8% to 81.6%), ADR (+8.5% to $301.22) and RevPAR (+18.1% to $245.77). 

Short-Term Rentals

Travel Will Slow in 2024, But That’s Not Bad News

Today's podcast looks at tourism in 2024, Airbnb's New York critique, and Spirit's uncertain future.

Travel Will Slow in 2024, But That’s Not Bad News

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Claims NYC Crackdown Hasn’t Delivered on Consumer Promises

New York City's defacto short-term rental ban is harsh. Hopefully, the city will revisit the law to strike a more balanced approach.

Airbnb Claims NYC Crackdown Hasn’t Delivered on Consumer Promises