The city was hopping for Thanksgiving, with 8,000 participants in the parade and hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the streets to take in the action. Although the markets (and many others) have been spooked by Omicron, real data is still two weeks away and there's nothing to indicate the variant will be a game changer. In the meantime, the CDC will likely tighten up testing requirements for foreign travelers—hopefully there won't be the need to add the self-isolation period that the U.K. has just adopted. New York is taking precautions but the general guidance to get vaccinated and boosted synchs up with the city's approach—our numbers remain much stronger than the state and the nation (as the Post notes, 97% percent of Queens adults and 94% of Manhattan adults are vaccinated, followed by the Bronx, Staten Island, and Brooklyn with vaccination rates of 86.4%, 84.4%, and 82.9% respectively).

Today marks a milestone — we are excited to be shipping our first City Guide magazine to the printer in over a year and a half. The hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting our great city this holiday season (international guests start arriving today!) will be able pick up their Guide at hotels or information kiosks and use it to decide where to eat, what shows to see, stores to visit and which attractions will wow them.

If you’re visiting New York from a more suburban or perhaps even rural area, the way transportation works in the city can feel foreign. The transportation system in New York is different from pretty much all others in America.

With the return of international tourism imminent, pieces are falling into place. Airline routes will stabilize and other nations will follow the U.S.'s lead, unfreezing borders around the world. We are confident a significant traveler flow is coming our way. The timing is excellent for the city's holiday push. The return of tourism tracks other indicator's of the city's health, like the luxury sales market—which is breaking records with three months of the year yet to go. There are lots of bright points on the opening/reopening front as well.

The city's schools are full of kids again. Vaccine mandate enforcement has gone into effect. Major Broadway players are back under the lights. Things continue to change quickly and the majority of it is for the better for tourism's return. Read on for more good news on the opening and reopening front.

In the hustle and bustle of New York city life, it can be hard to squeeze in a relaxing yet competitive activity like golf. But unlike other sports, golf offers a healthy yet tranquil outside activity. Each round provides a dynamic series of challenges and hurdles for the player to overcome, all of which help stimulate one’s physical and mental abilities. Aside from boosting physical well-being, golf can also be an avenue to boost business.

New York City now boasts one of the world's lowest COVID positive rates, raising hopes—or maybe even expectations—that the July 4th holiday weekend will reflect a full bounce back. Certainly cultural organizations are betting on New York, with a slew of live events and reopens coming on line.

The city is coming back quickly, to the point where things like hover drones above Times Square seem once again to be just another part of the city's fabric. Nationally, the TSA set another passenger screening record last weekend. AAA forecasts travel volumes around July 4th will approach the record highs set in 2019. As the nation and city bounce back, we see more and more openings and returns.

The thermostat is turning up here in NYC as summer is approaching on June 20th. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are paying more attention to their gut health than ever. Studies show we have up to 1,000 species of bacteria in the human gut microbiome weighing as much as 2–5 pounds (1–2 kg); each of them extremely important in determining your current and future health status[1]. Since 70% of your immune system comes from your gut, here are my five gut healthy tips to stay healthy this summer.

Wall Street is an American film produced in 1987, directed by Oliver Stone as a tribute to his father, Lou Stone. It is a drama that tells the story of a young, ambitious stockbroker who involves himself with a rich but deceitful corporate raider. The movie stars Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), and Martin Sheen (Carl Fox).

Anyone can start a business in any part of the world as long as they have the resources, motivation, and determination to excel. However, before settling on the business planning and execution, it is essential to have the concept first. This takes a bit of internalizing and exploring potential idea. The location of the prospective business matters significantly and can quickly determine if the idea will work or not. For those looking to get started in business in NYC, here are 10 great suggestions of concepts that work.

Today we’re covering some great writing spots every student should visit in this city. The list is far from exhaustive, but it should be a great starting point. This city is full of treasures that we couldn’t possibly list in a single article. So, I instead made a list of the best of them—the ones that you have to see, no matter what.

Whether you’re visiting or you live in this busy city, there are some things you need to know about how to stay safe when you’re driving. Check out our seven tips to stay safe in one of the world’s busiest metropolitan areas.

New York City was hit early and hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city shut down in March 2020, and in many ways, has remained closed since then. The city is starting to see signs of life once again, however, and it may be the case that 2021 is one of the most compelling times to see the city. The following are some of the biggest reasons to visit New York in 2021.

The world's smallest art masterpiece. The famous art you're probably carrying in your wallet. New York City’s unique resilience. The Behind The Experience video series discovers these and more little-known city secrets hidden inside the Museum of the City of New York.