New York Post: 7 Penn Plaza to get new roof deck, upgraded lobby amid Penn redevelopment pause

New York Post: 7 Penn Plaza to get new roof deck, upgraded lobby amid Penn redevelopment pause

By STEVE CUOZZO 

April 30, 2023 12:41 PM 

 

As the city’s vital hotel industry struggles to fully recover from the pandemic, it can do with all the public support it can muster. So Mayor Eric Adams’ opening remarks Monday at the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation “red carpet hospitality gala” at the Pierre will be closely followed.

 

Adams is expected to discuss Big Apple tourism which has rebounded strongly but is still short of pre-pandemic levels. Hotel occupancy rates remain below what they were in 2019.

 

The gala is co-chaired by HANYC president Vijay Dandapani and chair Fred Grapstein and HANYC Foundation chair Heather Davis. Honorees include Arash Azarbarzin, CEO of Highgate which will open the new Kimpton Hotel Theta in the theater district this fall as part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

HANYC is delighted to invite you to a Roundtable Discussion of the trends most likely to impact New York City’s hotel industry in 2025 and beyond. There will be networking immediately following the Roundtable Discussion with wine, beer and light bites served.

 

Powered by Mastercard, this highly interactive discussion will feature unique views of:

  • Travel Recovery – How has the return to travel has been effected by the new post pandemic normal?
  • NYC Benchmarks – How is NYC incoming travel fairing in comparison to comparable destinations?
  • Tourist Spend – How (and where) do travelers spend in NYC?
  • Outlook — What should we expect for the coming months and year?
  • New trends shaping hospitality – How do consumers view amenities, technology and loyalty in the coming years?

 

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