Hotel Operator Ennismore Takes Over 11 Howard
RFR Holding returned the 211-key Soho hotel to landlord Commerz Real after a judge ordered the surrender of the property.
New York City Hospitality News
This page covers hotel and restaurant industry performance, labor trends, food service business developments and market shifts. Reporting includes the economic factors and operational challenges that shape the local sector.
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November 4, 2026
NYC Hotel Rates Hit Record $468.54 AverageNew York City's average nightly hotel rate reached a record $468.54 in September, surpassing the prior December 2025 high.
October 28, 2026
New Entity Files to Evict Roosevelt Island HotelA successor entity seeks to take over the shuttered 18-story Roosevelt Island hotel property.
October 28, 2026
Vista Hospitality Lists JFK Airport Hotel for SaleThe 12-story property near John F. Kennedy International Airport is listed for up to $80 million.
October 27, 2026
InterContinental New York Barclay Launches Holiday EventsThe historic Midtown Manhattan hotel is celebrating its centennial anniversary with a series of seasonal programs.
October 23, 2026
Former Chili's Staff Sue Brinker Over Wage PolicyThree employees filed a class action lawsuit in Brooklyn challenging New York's tipped minimum wage laws.
October 21, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Completes Major NYC RenovationThe 31-story hotel on West 35th Street has finished an extensive property-wide upgrade of its facilities.
October 20, 2026
DOJ Objects to Fireman Hospitality Director AppointmentThe Justice Department argues an independent director is unnecessary for the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
October 15, 2026
Plaza Hotel to Close for Four-Year Facade RenovationThe historic New York City landmark is set to undergo extensive exterior repairs beginning in early 2027.
October 14, 2026
Lotte New York Palace Named Christopher Nez F&B DirectorThe veteran hospitality manager will oversee all culinary operations at the Midtown Manhattan hotel property.
October 9, 2026
Harmful Bacteria Found at Two New York City HotelsLaboratory testing discovered dangerous pathogens on surfaces at a local 5-star hotel and a 3-star property.
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Reporting here centers on hotel occupancy rates, restaurant group expansions, food service labor negotiations and industry-wide shifts in service models. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal tourism cycles and the high cost of commercial space create distinct operating conditions for these businesses. Corporate ownership changes and labor policy updates occur most frequently in this environment.