Articles tagged “washington dc”

Not a huge surprise, to be expected in a second term.

Despite fewer attendees expected than the 2009 inauguration, there will still be a lot of walking involved no matter how visitors and capital residents get to the mall.

UberTAXI claims to get users inside city cabs quicker, but at the cost of a $2 dispatch fee and mandatory 20 percent tip.

It’s common for a president’s second inauguration to drum up less interest than the first, but the capital’s hotels still had high hopes that are unlikely to be met with the main event one week away.

There are macro- and microeconomic factors underlying where and why Americans moved in the past year, but D.C.’s consistent position as the top state speaks to its decreasing crime rates and relatively stable job market.

Besides the novelty factor wearing off, the political gridlock isn't inspiring too much inspirational political travel these days.

The building’s 113-year history attracts guests more than the Trump brand, which will face some design challenges due to federal restrictions that will keep the original structure intact and free of his brand's typical garish and tacky design touches.

Hotels are looking to maximize their profits by requiring guests to book a minimum of three nights, but this may push some visitors to explore cheaper options available on Airbnb or, god forbid, Craigslist.

The storm drove New York City residents into upper Manhattan’s hotels, but repair costs and reduced occupancy from tourism in other northeastern cities will likely hurt hotels’ bottom line.

As in New York City, Washington, D.C.'s airports technically stayed open even though all flights were cancelled in order to house the thousands of passengers stranded by the cancellations.