Articles tagged “nyc”

Skift Originals

Infographic: Americans moved out of New York City and into D.C. in 2012

There are macro- and microeconomic factors underlying where and why Americans moved in the past year, but D.C.’s consistent position as the top state speaks to its decreasing crime rates and relatively stable job market.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

Skift Originals

The $85 million tourism machine called the Empire State Building

ESB is facing increasing competition from the observatory at Rockefeller Center and an observatory being built at One World Trade Center, but its position as the preeminent New York City icon remains.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Times Square’s NYE ball drop building makes $23 million a year from ads

The tourist footfall is so high and increasing, that ads for the eyeballs, not rent, makes Times Square so lucrative.

Skift | 12 years ago

Skift Originals

New York City crossed 50 million tourists mark in 2012; 55 million goal for 2013

Rafat Ali, Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

New York City hotels slash prices to boost occupancy this January during ‘Hotel Week’

These promotions seem slightly less relevant to the spontaneous booker with the emergence of apps like HotelTonight that allow locals and tourists to book similarly discounted rooms all year long.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

New York City set to launch subway-tracking app for seven of the city’s 24 lines

New York’s MTA has withheld its train-location information making it difficult for developers to innovate and improve riders’ digital experience until now, and the app’s functionality still falls far behind those of other U.S. cities.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Artsy NYC hotels band together to offer guests designed-themed promotions this winter

A city's themed promotions could be an attractive option for hotel partners and travelers, as well as the advice will be current, and hotel staff will be on call to answer questions.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Hailo readies for New York’s taxi app showdown with $30 million in funding

Although valued at nearly half of Uber, Hailo has been thoroughly preparing for a full-throttle launch in 2013 by building a rapport with drivers and securing this second round of funding.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Aviation geek heaven: original lease between Port Authority and NYC for airports

Rafat Ali, Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

TripIt users play it safe by booking major hotels brands in U.S. cities

TripIt’s data suggests that the travelers value big-brand loyalty programs and have an expectation of service and quality that they’re not willing to gamble on.

Skift | 12 years ago