Articles tagged “nyc”

Hotels

New York City Hotels Face New Rules After Council Passes Licensing Law

New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

New York City Hotels Face New Rules After Council Passes Licensing Law

Podcasts

NYC’s New Tourism Chief, IHG’s Growth and Cathay’s ‘Mindblowing’ Cabin

Today's podcast looks at New York City's new tourism boss, Cathay Pacific's first-class upgrade, and IHG's strong quarter.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

NYC’s New Tourism Chief, IHG’s Growth and Cathay’s ‘Mindblowing’ Cabin

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Hotels

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

Short-Term Rentals

Home Swapping Is Thriving in New York City While Short-Term Rentals Fade

Like many condos in New York City, home-swapping isn't addressed in Local Law 18. Should it be?

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Home Swapping Is Thriving in New York City While Short-Term Rentals Fade

Daily Lodging Report

Roosevelt Hotel Privatization Decision Delayed Again

The Privatization Commission board of Pakistan could not decide on the mode of privatizing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, with members divided between leasing it for 99 years or developing it through a joint venture.

2 months ago

Hotels

Banned in NYC: Airbnb One Year Later

Local Law 18 hasn't yet led to a significant amount of additional long-term housing in NYC and hotels are thriving. But small-time hosts have lost a key source of income. Modifications, and a more balanced approach, are needed.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Banned in NYC: Airbnb One Year Later

Airlines

JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

Podcasts

July Fourth Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge on the U.S. Coasts

Today's podcast looks at July Fourth travel, Tourism Portland CEO's record, and inflation's impact on travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

July Fourth Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge on the U.S. Coasts

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Has Approved Just 2,242 Short-Term Rental Host Registrations

New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That's great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

NYC Has Approved Just 2,242 Short-Term Rental Host Registrations