The requirement remains for international travelers. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Travel and Vacations”
Joanne Michaels, Who Sketched the Hudson Valley in Words, Dies at 69
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2021
Ms. Michaels found material for her books and public access talk show in the region she loved. She died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Without Crowds, Is Times Square Really Times Square? Take a Look
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2020
The throngs of visitors have disappeared from New York City’s famous neighborhood, and there is an eeriness to the emptiness. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Pleads With Americans to Stay Home on Thanksgiving
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Even as the White House downplays the coronavirus threat, health officials warned against traditional gatherings with those from outside the immediate household. Source: New York Times
What to Know About the Future of Tourism in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
The industry has been hit so hard it could take years to come back. “It’s going to be a very slow build initially,” the tourism chief said. Source: New York Times
Tourism May Not Fully Recover in NYC Until 2025 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
A new forecast projects a rebound in visitors starting in mid-2021 and taking at least four years to return to pre-pandemic totals. Source: New York Times
I❤️NY in Crisis: How Do Tourist Shops Survive With No Tourists?
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
After the coronavirus lockdown wiped out tourism in the city, souvenir stores remain empty. Source: New York Times
Is Opening a Hotel in Rockaway Beach Right Now a Good Idea?
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
The area is perfect for day-trippers during a pandemic, but whether New Yorkers will pay hundreds to spend the night is another question. Source: New York Times
Frank Sinatra Slept Here, and So Can You
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2020
In New York and across the country, the former homes of famous writers, musicians and film stars are available as short-term rentals. Source: New York Times
New York Has a 14-Day Quarantine. Most New Yorkers Are Ignoring It.
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2020
Travelers returning from states with high infection rates say they are following the rules, but their social media posts say otherwise. Source: New York Times
Forget Spas and Bars. Hotels Tout Housekeeping to Lure Back Travelers.
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2020
Hilton has partnered with Lysol, Four Seasons with Johns Hopkins Medicine. But new research shows hotels can be easily contaminated by the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Food Tourists Trickle In to New York’s Pandemic Dining Scene
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2020
Visitors — as long as they don’t come from a quarantine state — are enjoying the city’s rooftop bars and sidewalk restaurants. Source: New York Times
Making the Most of a Pandemic Staycation
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
Families who stayed put in cities during the pandemic are rediscovering new ways to appreciate their neighborhoods and even their homes. Source: New York Times
Thinking of Traveling in the U.S.? These States Have Travel Restrictions
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2020
A third of states have strict measures in place for visitors, from mandatory testing to quarantine requirements. Source: New York Times