New York News

SONESTA REINTRODUCES THE JAMES AS A LIFESTYLE BRAND
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the expansion of its global development strategy to include The James brand as part of the Sonesta Franchise portfolio in the U.S. and in Latin America, offering franchisees a high-end lifestyle option in top urban and resort destination markets.

NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021
NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021. City tourism industry leaders say they have an optimistic outlook for the new year.

Carnival President Christine Duffy & Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse Light New Year’s Eve Ball
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse joined the Times Square Alliance President of Countdown Entertainment Jeffrey Straus tonight, along with their families, to flip the switch that lit New York City’s famous New Year’s Eve Ball for the countdown to 2023.

Kenya Airways resumes daily flights to New York as demand rises
Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed daily flights to New York as it moves to cash in on growing demand for air travel on the route

New York City is world’s priciest New Year’s Eve destination
New York City is the most expensive destination in the world for accommodation this New Year’s Eve, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE KICKING OFF 2023 WITH TIMES SQUARE AND FLEETWIDE NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS
Carnival Cruise Line will usher in 2023 on land and at sea as Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy will light the famous New Year’s Eve Ball in New York’s Times Square, and nearly 100,000 guests sailing on Carnival’s 24 ships will join in the celebration to welcome in the new year.

SAS announces two new routes from Aalborg and Gothenburg to New York from April 2023
SAS announces two new routes from Aalborg and Gothenburg to New York from April 2023 — Following this route expansion, residents in Aalborg and Gothenburg will be able to fly directly to New York three times weekly with SAS’ latest addition to their fleet – the Airbus A321 Long Range.

Virgin Atlantic launches winter sale
VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES WINTER SALE: OVER £50 OFF SELECTED ECONOMY AND PREMIUM FARES, £200 OFF UPPER CLASS FARES AND VIRGIN ATLANTIC HOLIDAYS FROM £569 PER PERSON

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Arrive on Fifth Avenue, with Second Hotel in New York City
Nostalgic nods to the glamorous era of travel set in the iconic, cosmopolitan allure of New York City’s most well-known avenue. Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – introduces its newest outpost in New York City with the opening of Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue.

Etihad Airways to offer a bigger bite of the Big Apple
Etihad Airways is making travel between the US and the UAE even more convenient by going double-daily on its popular New York route.

The Northeast Alliance Adds 10 More Destinations, Providing More Choice and Service to Customers
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are further increasing competition for travelers in the Northeast. The airlines announced they are adding a variety of new nonstop destinations from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2023.

MSC Seascape arrives in New York for official naming ceremony
The world’s newest cruise ship lit up the pre-dawn sky this morning when MSC Cruises’ new U.S. flagship—MSC Seascape—sailed past the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River to dock at Pier 88 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.