Meanwhile, even small businesses and cheap hotels are benefiting from the population surge, which could total up to 250,000 people.

But he said the hotel would benefit from the overflow of Manhattan corporations looking for more favorable rates.

He said the hotel would benefit from its proximity to the Waldorf-Astoria at 50th Street, which is also a Hilton property.

Jacksonville businesses and hotels benefited from the influx of out-of-town guests.

"But all the hotels will benefit in this environment," Mr. Heebner said.

While the hotel had benefited, he said it could lose if more storms followed.

If it's structured right, the restaurants and hotels outside the casino area will benefit, service businesses and retail stores could benefit.

Restaurants, hotels, airlines and taxis benefit from the infusion of visitors who come to New York because it is the cultural capital of the world.

The hotel benefited by having another attraction to keep guests for an extended stay.

Kimpton is also betting that over the long term its hotels will benefit from the publicity surrounding the weddings.