Freedom Plaza, the visionary new civic and cultural plan for Manhattan’s East Side, has revealed a new video and updated renderings of its proposed expansive green space, offering an intimate look at a design that redefines the urban park experience. This highly anticipated project, designed by award-winning OJB Landscape Architecture, offers approximately 4.7 acres of vibrant, accessible public green space to meet the neighborhood’s needs for open space, connectivity, and outdoor community activation.

The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, opens today under its iconic moniker, bringing a new design and ultra-luxury experience to one of the most coveted addresses on the Upper East Side. The 16-story building is the inaugural property in North America for Corinthia Hotels. Owned by Reuben Brothers, global leaders in real estate development and private equity, with striking interiors by Martin Brudnizki of MBDS, The Surrey has been completely transformed to encompass 70 guest rooms, 30 suites, and 14 private residences. It is home to the first New York outpost of the beloved eatery Casa Tua and the tranquil Surrey Spa featuring Sisley Paris and offers a chic lifestyle experience for both international tastemakers and local New Yorkers alike.

NYC & Company President and CEO Fred Dixon has announced three recent promotions at NYC & Company, including an addition to the C-Suite, an update on the Executive Leadership team, and an addition to the Senior Leadership team.

British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London.

Polish airline LOT has announced that it will re-launch direct flights between Budapest and New York from June. The route was temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

With a vision focused on the sole factor that hospitality is kindness, the property will be located in Chelsea and offer a quiet nook in the city where urban life unwinds.