NYC hotel workers union gears up for potential strike during FIFA World Cup
New York City’s powerful hotel union is gearing up for a potential strike if they don’t get a…
Mickey Barreto Pleads Guilty in New Yorker Hotel Fraud Case, Sentenced to Jail and Probation
Mickey Barreto, the man who once claimed ownership of the New Yorker Hotel after booking a single night’s…
White House-Pakistan deal to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel raises more questions than answers
In a startling Thursday announcement, the Trump administration signed an agreement with Pakistan’s government to “jointly redevelop” the…
Phony owner of New Yorker hotel admits truth in court after trying to take over landmark
The Manhattan man who bizarrely tried to claim ownership of the iconic New Yorker hotel finally admitted he…
Downtown Manhattan posts banner year after 9/11, pandemic
A quarter century after 9/11, five years after the worst of the pandemic, Lower Manhattan is back on…
Watch out for 5 hidden hotel fees as NYC puts ban on ‘junk’ charges
Don’t sleep on these sneaky fees. New York City recently banned “junk” hotel fees, emphasizing the hidden costs…
Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese owners put iconic NYC hotel up for sale after $2B overhaul
The Waldorf Astoria is headed for the auction block. Dajia Insurance Group, the Chinese state-backed owner of the…
Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese owners put iconic NYC hotel up for sale after $2B overhaul
The Waldorf Astoria is headed for the auction block. Dajia Insurance Group, the Chinese state-backed owner of the…
A Manhattan Boutique Hotel’s Restored Facade and Lacelike Gable Complement a Historic District
Manhattan’s Union Square is surrounded by a broad collection of historic, sometimes grand, structures. For passersby, an upward…
New York Homeless Families Placed in Hotels Weren’t…
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At least 60 anti-ICE protesters arrested for trespassing at NYC Hilton hotel after refusing to leave lobby: sources
More than 60 rowdy anti-ICE protesters were busted Tuesday night after barging into the lobby of a Manhattan…
New York City cracks down on hotel junk fees with new rules: Travel Weekly
New York City has finalized regulations prohibiting hotels from charging customers hidden, undisclosed or unexpected fees — colloquially…