New York

New York's appeal as a tourist destination is well established, as is its key role in the business world. Has the sector fully recovered from the pandemic? Nancy Mammana - Not yet at 100%. In 2024, New York welcomed 64.3 million tourists, or 97% of the record number reached in 2019....

New York's hotel icons are each reinventing themselves. Soon, in the spring of 2025, the city will welcome back one of its iconic addresses, the Waldorf Astoria. The largest hotel in the world when it opened in 1931, this monument to American hospitality closed its doors in March 2017. Bankruptcy of its owner, the insurer...

It's obviously the flagship opening that the Hilton group is expecting in 2025: New York's legendary Waldorf Astoria will welcome its first guests next spring after many years of closure. Its renovation has taken a long time since the last event held in its Grand Ballroom at the end of February 2017, delayed in particular by the bankruptcy...

Having patiently built up an international network in line with the expectations of business travellers - notably by setting off on the transatlantic route and especially at Paris CDG - JetBlue is taking a new step forward. The New York-based airline made it official on 20 September: it will be holding shows at two of its American hubs...

What are Delta Air Lines' current priorities in France? Béatrice de Rotalier - The aim is to consolidate operations to our destinations and ensure flight regularity and operational performance. New York has the largest offer with, between Delta and Air France, ten daily flights from...

To mark its 60th anniversary, Sofitel has embarked on a programme to upgrade its entire offering. One of the brand's flagship hotels, the Sofitel New York, was no exception. Located in the heart of Manhattan, on 44th Street, the Sofitel New York...

The BCD Travel 2023 Cities & Trends Report was unveiled on 14 March. It takes stock of the habits of European business travellers, and in particular of the most popular business destinations last year. Amsterdam came out on top, ahead of two key business hubs: London and Frankfurt. Paris will have to...

With no fewer than 134 international destinations in 67 countries, United boasts the largest and most diversified network of international routes among US airlines. This status will be further enhanced by the new destinations unveiled this week. United will be adding three new international destinations to its catalogue. Starting with...

JetBlue's arrival at major European airports marks much more than the addition of a new code on the transatlantic route. With its own history, philosophy and positioning, the New York-based airline wants to change the game. Having patiently built up a strategy and a network in the Americas, the time has come for the carrier to breathe new life into its business...

A word from Maja Gedosev, Director Europe JetBlue is very proud to offer an exceptional customer experience and great fares to its new customers in Paris with daily direct flights between New York JFK, Boston and Paris CDG. The feedback so far has been fantastic and we look forward to working closely with...

In just a few months, JetBlue has already made a name for itself on a busy transatlantic route. Its secret is no longer so secret for French travellers: the New York-based airline has breathed new life into the Paris-New York route, offering a unique service....

JetBlue won't be waiting for the first anniversary of its Paris-New York route to ramp up its services at CDG, a sign that French travellers are already looking forward to this new transatlantic experience. On 20 June, a second daily flight between JFK and CDG will give even more substance to the airline's programme, and...

Ahead of one of the year's flagship openings, scheduled for October at the luxurious Fifth Avenue, New York has seen the arrival of a new voco hotel close to LaGuardia airport, in the Flushing district. The voco Fiorello - LaGuardia East is the fourth property in the IHG Group's contemporary brand, offering 114 rooms for travellers...

The soaring prices of flats for rent to locals and the nuisance caused by the comings and goings of flat booking website hosts are affecting every major metropolis in the world. Some cities are now imposing restrictions. Following on from Amsterdam, New York is now introducing one of the most restrictive laws in the world, breaking with the...

This will be a major first in the United States, and there is every chance that it will be emulated, if it works. New York has just obtained the go-ahead from the Federal Highway Administration to launch a congestion charge. The final approval, granted at the end of June, guarantees that this new tax will be launched in 2024. The aim is to...

Its legendary façade, the view of the Mediterranean from its most beautiful suites, its private beach... And even its roof when all the cats are grey at night: the Carlton de Cannes served as a prestigious backdrop for the adventures of John Robie "The Cat" and Frances Stevens, alias Cary Grant and Grace...

In the face of increasingly fierce competition, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are stepping up their joint services from New York. The two carriers are offering their "Northeast Alliance" from the three New York airports of JFK, La Guardia and Newark. The La Guardia hub, however, is the first to benefit from the new...

Since 26 March, Norse Atlantic has officially been a new option for business travellers on the Paris-New York route. Despite a turbulent social climate, with repeated strikes in France, the UK and Germany, Norse Atlantic has officially celebrated its first flight between Paris-CDG and JFK....

The German group Motel One, which has built its reputation on contemporary hotels at affordable prices, is slowly but surely approaching the 100-establishment mark. Operating mainly in Germany, as well as in Paris, near Porte Dorée in the 12th arrondissement, the hotelier had 88 hotels at the end of last year. But it can also...

JetBlue's ambitions for Paris are taking shape. After ticking off Charles de Gaulle on its roadmap at the end of last year, the American airline has just launched ticket sales. It has also announced its arrival in France. JetBlue will be landing in Paris on 29 June. That's just under...