With two pandemic years in their rearview, this was supposed to be their golden summer. How the community pulled together in the face of more bad news is instructive for businesses everywhere.
The Rockaway is not alone in finding success outside of city center, particularly as travel continues to rebound from the pandemic. Besides some obvious benefits for hoteliers like being able to provide complimentary parking, build a bigger property, and offer lower rates for guests, there are other advantages besides a good view to being on the outside looking in.