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MoMA tower with hotel gets final approval
The MoMA mixed-use tower project has won approval from the New York City Council, clearing the way for the project to begin.
Marathoners boost NYC hotel occupancy rates
Marathoners running in the New York City marathon pushed occupancy rates to above 90 percent in a good many Manhattan hotels this fall, and even gave rates in other boroughs and New Jersey a lift.
Hotel builder Sam Chang subpoenaed in lawsuit
The New York State Attorney General has subpoenaed hotel builder Sam Chang in connection with the lawsuit it has filed against contractor Michael T. Mahoney and EMC Contracting, Mahoney's company.
Tavern gears up for holiday season
Tavern on the Green is focused on attracting as much business as it possibly can throughout the coming holiday season, its last under the LeRoy family, the restaurant's current operators. New Year's Eve is expected be a major event, and the restaurant's chief operating officer has promised that they will "decorate the place to the nines."
Mandarin Oriental crowned soccer champs
Congratulations to the Mandarin Oriental, the champions of the Hotel Employees Soccer League!
Two more Sam Chang hotels set to open soon
Two more Sam Chang hotels, part of a tri-hotel complex in Staten Island, are scheduled to open in December and January.
Wynn withdraws bid for Aqueduct racino development
Steve Wynn has dropped out of the bidding war to develop the Aqueduct racino.
Ritz-Carlton New York popular with fans celebrating Yankees win
With the Yankees World Series victory parade running through downtown Manhattan, the Ritz-Carlton New York near Battery Park saw nearly 100 percent occupancy on the days surrounding the celebration.
Mayor’s campaign manager has high praise for HTC, members
The Michael Bloomberg Campaign for Mayor credits the Hotel Trades Council with playing a key role in the mayor's reelection. The campaign counted heavily on the continuous efforts of the hundreds of reliable and well-trained Hotel Trades Council members who volunteered their time off to work on the mayor's reelection campaign, said campaign manager Bradley Tusk.
Union in Puerto Rico makes economic demands
Union contract negotiations took place on Friday October 15 at the ILA building. On Thursday, the day before the negotiations, the Union's Negotiating Committee met and agreed on an initial wage proposal consisting of: an across-the- board raise of $.60 per hour for non-tipped employees and $.30 per hour for tipped employees, and a plan for closing the wide gap between wage rates paid to employee within the same job classifications.
