Fifth Avenue, Broadway post substantial asking price increases

Rising asking prices and heavy foot traffic in Manhattan’s high profile shopping corridors make the Manhattan retail real estate sector one of New York City‘s most robust, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Spring 2013 Retail Report, a report compiling data about asking rents for available space provided by a broad … Read more

Paramount Pictures’ first venture into the real estate industry

‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ brings Hollywood Glamour to Middle East living and hospitality. Paramount Pictures has become synonymous with entertainment and above all creativity, and today the brand stands for more – adventure and escape. Now, in its 101st year, the global launch of ‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ in Dubai marks the company’s first venture … Read more

First JW Marriott in New York City opened in historic Essex House

First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City JW Marriott hotel chain is expanding by opening the brand’s first hotel in New York City – JW Marriott Essex House New York. Located on Central Park South, just steps from Fifth Avenue temptations, the 509-room hotel is situated in a building that was first opened … Read more

World’s best hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, and spas

World’s best hotels selected by Travel+Leisure magazine readers US-based Travel+Leisure Magazine asked its readers to answer a questionnaire developed by its editors from December 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. The results of the 17 the annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey revealed readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, … Read more

Where do Americans travel? Where do International travelers stay when in the U.S.?

According to the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) released by hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking and home to more than 20,000 hotel destinations worldwide, , Americans repeatedly visit their top three favorite domestic cities: New York City, Las Vegas and Orlando. But, when U.S. citizens present their passports for international travel, where are … Read more

Top City Destinations Ranking: 100 of the world’s leading cities in terms of international tourist arrivals

According to the latest Top City Destinations Ranking issued by Euromonitor International, the top 10 cities in terms of international tourist arrivals are Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Macau, Bangkok, Antalya, Kuala Lumpur, New York City, Paris and Istanbul.  After recording a decline in 2009, international arrivals to countries regained growth in 2010, positively impacting results … Read more