#NYC hotel industry mired in economic depression: report

#NYC hotel industry mired in economic depression: report

“#NYC hotel industry mired in economic depression: report” The New York City hotel industry is mired in an economic depression despite an uptick in travel as the country emerges from the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new report released Tuesday. New York hotel revenues per available room are still 67 percent lower this past May…

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#Tourists react to Times Square shooting

#Tourists react to Times Square shooting

“#Tourists react to Times Square shooting” Tourists visiting Times Square on Monday expressed fears for their safety — and the city’s future — following the second shooting there in as many months. “Worrying about getting killed in a crossfire was not on my itinerary when I booked this trip with my girlfriends — especially while…

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#Soho House, Ned owner plans New York IPO

#Soho House, Ned owner plans New York IPO

“#Soho House, Ned owner plans New York IPO” The Soho House private members club plans an initial public offering in New York under the name of Membership Collective Group even though it has never been profitable. “Soho House has begun the process for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, with plans…

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#Robots are now everywhere, from hotels to hospitals to salons

#Robots are now everywhere, from hotels to hospitals to salons

“#Robots are now everywhere, from hotels to hospitals to salons” From sexual companions to COVID-19 nurses, robots are increasingly dominating the human experience.  They’re rolling into our everyday lives as digital sidekicks designed to more safely, efficiently and speedily take on our tasks. And while some bear humanlike appearances and mimic human emotions, they’re being…

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#8 extraordinary new hotels opening in NYC this year

#8 extraordinary new hotels opening in NYC this year

“#8 extraordinary new hotels opening in NYC this year” Yes vacancy. Last year was among the worst years ever for city hotels and the figures are daunting. “There were approximately 700 hotels with nearly 125,000 rooms pre-COVID,” said Vijay Dandapani, president and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City. “225 hotels closed either…

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