Articles tagged “nyc”

Airports are hit with the double whammy right now of underwater runways and being totally cut off from the city because of bridge, tunnel, and transit closures.

One key issue that was lost amidst all the hyperbolic accusations that the Taxi Commission was killing innovation was that New York's regulations do a relatively good job preventing drivers from discriminating against their clientele based on either their destination or appearance.

An aberrant storm in New York City may suspend bus, rail, and ferry services down for an unprecedented amount of time.

There’s little left to do, but wait for the storm to come and hopefully pass. Sit tight if you’re away from home as it will be likely be several days before transportation is running regularly.

It isn't just airline travel that will be hit hard, everything from New York City subways to regional transit to car rentals will be slowed to a halt. Hotels and other accommodations will be hamstrung, no matter how bad the storm is in order to handle the stranded travelers.

The digitalization of the Met’s publications exemplifies one of the best use cases of the Internet for breaking down barriers to the art world and a cultural education.

NYC holds the country’s highest average room rate at $301, but a recent building boom and the entrance of less expensive hotels may drive down rates in coming years.

The year-long renovation was mainly a spruce up that made stairs to the crown less steep, increased wheel-chair accessibility, and prepared the statue to handle an additional 26,000 tourists a year.

IHG takes the whole healthy hotel trend one step further by creating an entire Even brand dedicated to offering wellness amenities, usually seen at high-end hotels, to guests looking for mid-range room rates.