New York Tourism News
Delta opens new concourse at LaGuardia, New York
Customers will walk for the first time into the bright and spacious concourse in what will become Delta’s Terminal C, marking a major milestone in the $8 billion transformation of the airport.
Marriott acquires W New York – Union Square in $206m deal
Marriott International has purchased the 270-room W New York – Union Square in the heart of Manhattan’s dynamic Union Square neighbourhood. The company paid $206 million for the property, with plans for a significant renovation.
NYC & Company launches largest ever global marketing campaign
NYC & Company has kicked off its most expansive global tourism marketing campaign to date. The refreshed ‘Famous Original New York City’ initiative is valued at approximately $20 million and will reach 22 global markets including, for the first time ever, Ireland and Singapore.
Conrad New York Midtown opens in Manhattan
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of the 54-floor, 562-suite Conrad New York Midtown. The property becomes the brand’s second New York City hotel and is located at 151 West 54th St., the former site of the London NYC.
Moxy NYC East Village opens to first guests
Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock ‘n’ roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Paper Daisy, New York
Paper Daisy is a charming day-to-night cocktail bar where guests can drink and dine al fresco in the sun during the summer months. Here reporter Emily Clark drops in for Breaking Travel News
British Airways welcomes new Club lounge at JFK
British Airways has opened its doors to the new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport. It completes a £50 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for First customers in autumn last year.
Soloff handed marketing role at Six Senses New York ahead of 2020 opening
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced the appointment of Rebecca Soloff as director of sales and marketing at Six Senses New York. The location will become the group’s first North American property and is currently under development.
Mandarin Oriental launches new luxury residences project in New York
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 69 luxurious residences, located on Fifth Avenue New York, scheduled for completion in 2021.
British Airways to join American Airlines in Terminal 8 at JFK New York
Moving under the same roof will allow American and British Airways to offer enhanced service between New York and London, further strengthening the airlines’ Atlantic joint business partnership.
Yotel Long Island City to open in 2020
Yotel Long Island City marks the group’s eighth hotel under development or operation in the US with city hotels in Boston, San Francisco and Miami alongside three YotelPad properties in Miami, Park City and Mammoth.
American Airlines welcomes new concourse at LaGuardia Airport, New York
The construction of the new concourse is the first step in the reimagining of Terminal B, where American has exclusively operated since December 2017.