Articles tagged “nyc”

Uber’s haste to be the first to disrupt New York’s taxi scene resulted in its quick dismissal, but it looks to have indeed succeeded in prompting the TLC to adjust regulations in time for Hailo’s arrival.

Oh, what Brand USA could learn from NYC & Co. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the country's leading marketing and tourism organization is agressive about promoting the city by tailoring messages to specific audiences.

In just a few years, the High Line Park has become one of New York's star tourist attractions and a force in revitalizing Manhattan's west side. Construction of its third and final segment is expected to start this fall and city officials expect it to spark another surge in development when it reopens in 2014.

Although this is the first US flagship store in the travel agency’s 60-year history, it has plans to build 15 additional domestic locations over the next 5 years. Who knew?

Brazilians, despite the slowdown in their economy, are still big spenders, and NYC is smart to micro target them with marketing, advertising and pushing for visa-free travel.

The two-in-one-combo package of hotels will offer guests options to for long term stay, which for the address and location, should be a popular deal.

Parodies, anyone? It surely deserves a Tumblr, right? But seriously, a good way to help boost the fragile finances of MTA.

Although New Yorkers will only have access to 200 hotspots, far less than the 4,000 available during Google’s campaign, they will be able to connect on any mobile device, not just Androids.

JetBlue’s T5 has been a bright spot among dingy New York airports since its opening in 2008 so the newest addition will likely follow suite and hopefully lead the way in design and efficiency for its outdated neighbors.

Unlikely to ever be visited by locals more than once, being within walking distance of the free Staten Island ferry terminal will surely be the biggest driver.