NEWNESS IN NEW YORK
New York is returning to normalcy with a bang in 2022
THE OUTLOOK FOR NEW YORK POST THE PANDEMIC
All inbound international travellers (two years and older) are required to test within one day of departure for the United States, regardless of vaccination status. is does not a ect US domestic travel.
Unvaccinated travellers from abroad (including India) are no longer allowed to enter the United States, with very limited exceptions. Vaccinated travellers including those with a Covishield jab can travel to the USA. New York doesn’t have any restrictions on domestic travellers.
e city’s “Key to NYC” requirements li ed on March 7. is means that proof of vaccination is no longer required for patrons of the city’s indoor dining, tness and entertainment venues.
WHAT’S NEW AND UPCOMING
e year 2021 saw the opening of many hotels and establishments in New York City.
is includes Aman New York - this much awaited hotel houses 22 private residences including a sprawling ve-story penthouse and 83 spacious guest rooms and suites, all of which feature working replaces. ModernHaus SoHo that opened in May 2021, pays homage to the postwar Bauhaus movement, featuring pieces from the likes of Alexander Calder, George Condo, Harland Miller, Jean Dubu et, and KAWS, among others. Park Lane New York, Margaritaville Resort Times Square and Six Senses New York opened in 2021 too.
e Wall Street Journal reported that 48 new hotels are expected to open in the ve boroughs in New York this year, adding an estimated 6,500 new rooms to the market.
e pandemic hasn’t appeared to slow down investor enthusiasm for hospitality projects in the New York City market.
EVENTS IN 2022
From art to popular culture, there are a number of events to look forward to this year in NYC. Here are a few handpicked ones.
Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival NYC happening in April is one of the city’s prettiest spring festivals comprising the best and most beautiful elements of Japanese culture.
Beginning May 2 through May 16, New Yorkers will get to walk through a plethora of magical owers at Macy’s agship store in Herald Square - in the Macy’s Flower Show.
Ensure to make reservations on July 4 at NYC’s roo op bars to fully enjoy the display of spectacular reworks on the independence day of the USA.