The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 17,790 keys are in the pipeline across New York City, with Virgin Hotels and Ace Hotels among those on the march.
Our researchers report that 67 hotel schemes with 17,790 keys are currently in the works around New York City. We take a closer look at these new properties and consider which ones you should particularly take note of.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on Mexican outbound travel, with the number of trips falling by 73%. This figure is the second-highest fall in the Americas, after Peru (76%). Despite commercial flights operating throughout the year at a limited capacity, many countries were reluctant to open their borders amid Mexico’s high COVID-19 infection and death rate. Ultimately, this has led to a devastating drop in outbound travel which will not recover until 2024, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority addressed travel and tourism industry professionals at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit
Travel and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia remained buoyant throughout 2020 and Q1 2021 due to success of domestic tourism campaign, says tourism chief
SAUDIA to return to profitability by 2024, if not earlier, according to the airline’s CEO
As Saudi Arabia forges ahead with Vision 2030, with tourism earmarked as a key economic driver, tourism and travel leaders from the Kingdom convened at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit on the Global Stage yesterday to discuss the strategy’s positive repercussions for the country, its people, investors and millions of global travellers.

International travel from China back to pre-Covid levels by 2023
86 foreign and 19 Chinese airlines flying to 55 countries – 294 roundtrip flights to China every week
Bahrain tourism minister joined panel discussion
China Summit took place on opening day of Arabian Travel Market 2021
Addressing delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dr Adam Wu, CEO, CBN Travel & MICE, which has offices in Beijing and London, said that China was ready for international travel – it has already opened its borders to 36 European and 13 Asian countries.

Germany will benefit from pent-up demand from high-spending GCC nationals once travel restrictions have been lifted
Germany and Berlin in particular are popular destinations for GCC residents due to unique culture, craftmanship, nature and culinary experiences
Having vaccinated over 70% of the country’s population, the UAE, plus Saudi Arabia top the list of target inbound nations

Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, has revealed an impressive line-up of big name brands to present live on stage as a part of sister event Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
This year’s ATM is a hybrid event. Travel Forward is part of the in-person event taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 16-19 May 2021, co-located with ATM Dubai.
ATM Virtual will take place from 24-26 May and all sessions from the in-person event will be available to view during the virtual event.