New York Tourism 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.
Singapore Airlines launches world’s longest commercial flight
The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport last night and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport earlier.
British Airways opens new first class lounge at JFK Terminal 7
The facility is open to gold cardholders and customers travelling in the airline’s first-class cabin on the airline’s most coveted route across the Atlantic.
Yina Javier, director of marketing, the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Breaking Travel News speaks to Yina Javier, director of marketing for the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel based in New York, as she picks up the title of North America’s Leading Luxury Hotel for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica.
Marriott brings AC Hotels to New York with Time Square property
Times Square remains the beating heart of Manhattan, and now travellers can be at the centre of the action while still having space to reflect with the opening of the new AC Hotel New York Times Square.
Primera Air announces transtlantic winter scheduled from Stansted
Primera Air has announced its London Stansted Airport winter schedule with transatlantic flights to New York, Toronto and Washington DC commencing from October 31st.
Breaking Travel News investigates: LUMA Hotel Times Square
Opening last year in New York, LUMA Hotel Times Square is seeking to build its place in a fiercely competitive hospitality market. Here Breaking Travel News’ reporter Bob Shields calls in to see how the property can brighten up his day