Articles tagged “New York”

Airlines

Proposed Seaplane New York-Washington Flights Face Streep Hurdles

Waterfront-to-waterfront flights between D.C. and New York would be cool. They're not likely anytime soon.

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago
Proposed Seaplane New York-Washington Flights Face Streep Hurdles

Hotels

Hotels Outside of Congested City Centers Are Gaining Popularity

Guests are following in the footsteps of those who’ve fled to the suburbs during the pandemic, taking advantage of features like more square footage, lower prices, and regional authenticity. The strategic move would be for more hoteliers to follow them there.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 months ago
Hotels Outside of Congested City Centers Are Gaining Popularity

Tourism

International Visitors Return to New York But Full Recovery Could Take Four Years

New York City tourism recovered after the horrific attacks of 9/11, and it will do so again after the pandemic. Perhaps the current four-year forecast for the bounce back of international travel is too conservative.

Tyler Clifford, Reuters | 6 months ago
International Visitors Return to New York But Full Recovery Could Take Four Years

Coronavirus

U.S. Will Reopen to Vaccinated International Air and Land Travelers Starting November 8

Welcome news for the industry with a firm date in place now. Let the bookings commence.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Edward Russell, and Matthew Parsons, Skift | 7 months ago
U.S. Will Reopen to Vaccinated International Air and Land Travelers Starting November 8

Tourism

9/11 Tours Are Still Big Business

For tourists, interest in 9/11 has never waned, but the pandemic has been hard on tours and exhibits. The enormous media coverage of the 20th anniversary of September 11 will hopefully draw new crowds for this special day.

Rashaad Jorden, Skift | 8 months ago
9/11 Tours Are Still Big Business

Business Travel

Expense Startup Raises $300 Million to Target Remote Workers Doing Less Travel

Ramp is yet another fintech newcomer that plans on disrupting corporate travel and expenses. Is its automated twist enough to help it stand out in a saturated market?

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 9 months ago
Expense Startup Raises $300 Million to Target Remote Workers Doing Less Travel

Tourism

Sprawling Mural Will Adorn NYC Eyesore Port Authority as a Midtown Draw for Tourists

Not only would a popular mural at the Port Authority Bus Terminal attract more tourists to the western edge of Times Square, a welcome turn for post-pandemic recovery in the Big Apple, but it would also boost local businesses and pretty up the dismal-looking station.

Rashaad Jorden , Skift | 10 months ago
Sprawling Mural Will Adorn NYC Eyesore Port Authority as a Midtown Draw for Tourists

Meetings

The New York Times Pulls Plug on Travel Show After 17 Years

No matter what you thought of the show, it's another large loss for the travel industry after a horrific year.

Angel Adegbesan, Skift | 11 months ago
The New York Times Pulls Plug on Travel Show After 17 Years

Tourism

New York City’s New $30 Million Tourism Campaign Says ‘It’s Time’

The Big Apple's post-pandemic revival is here and it's hitting all the mediums to say it in a $30 million, yearlong campaign that might just create the intense "FOMO" it's aiming to stir up in travelers far and wide.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift | 11 months ago
New York City’s New $30 Million Tourism Campaign Says ‘It’s Time’

Tourism

New York City Looks For Full Reopening by July 1

It's up to you, New York, New York.

Peter Szekely and Maria Caspani, Reuters | 1 year ago
New York City Looks For Full Reopening by July 1