The Jewish Voice: NYC Vying to Host 2024 Democratic Nat’l Convention in Hopes of Aiding Economy
As reported by Crain’s NY, Mayor Eric Adam’s administration announced that the city submitted a request to host the Democratic National convention, before the May 27 deadline. “What we will say to the DNC: New York is ready to make this the smoothest, best-run and sophisticated National Convention they’ve ever seen,” said Frank Carone, chief of staff to the mayor, while he stood alongside Adams as well as leaders from the Economic Development Corp. and NYC & Company. “And we say that humbly.”
Hotel News Now: Hilton Doubled Down on Supporting Team Members During Pandemic
While the pandemic led to tough decisions around layoffs and furloughs at Hilton, the company has doubled down on its retention and recruitment efforts during the crisis, seeking to convince job seekers that they can come to Hilton and thrive.
Crain’s New York Business: 2024 Democratic National Convention could be an economic boon
Economic benefits are expected to abound, especially for the ailing hotel industry, if New York City is awarded the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Red Carpet Hospitality Gala
On May 2nd, HANYC Foundation hosted its Annual Hospitality Gala, honoring
Meetings Net: Hotel Tax-Rate Changes Likely Coming in Several Big Cities
Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities.
Broadway.com: Broadway League Chair Lauren Reid Honored at Hotel Association of New York City Gala
New York City’s hotel industry celebrated a return to the spotlight on May 2 during the annual Red Carpet Hospitality Gala, hosted by the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan. More than two years in the making, the event drew hundreds of attendees as the HANYC Foundation honored John Gore Organization President and Broadway League Chair Lauren Reid as well as Hilton Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Laura Fuentes. Loews Hotels Chairman and CEO Jonathan M. Tisch introduced the honorees.
NY Consume: International tourists flock back to New York, with one big exception
After two years of sparse crowds in Times Square and other popular attractions, New York City is finally hoping for a robust rebound of visitors this year. But the city will still be missing a main driver of its prepandemic tourism boom: big spenders from China, whose government has yet to allow travel abroad.
USA News City: Met Gala rolls out the pink carpet for NYC’s financial restoration
“It is all a part of that bigger financial puzzle that town is placing collectively in its restoration from the pandemic,” Rigie added. “The Met Gala is a type of large occasions that influences that.”