DRMumbai: NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation led a media and tourism delegation to India from February 18-22, 2019 to present a new global initiative ‘2019: A Monumental Year’ spotlighting several iconic and large-scale openings and developments debuting in the City along with a historic anniversary that will make New York City a must-visit destination this year.
The delegation was led by Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company. Accompanying him were Christopher Heywood, Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Makiko Matsuda Healy, Managing Director, Tourism Market Development. Member businesses included Empire State Building, Gray Line Sightseeing, Hudson Yards Experiences, Macy’s Herald Square, One World Observatory, Spyscape: An Interactive Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Tour America LLC. The trade team conducted one-on-one meetings and workshops with travel trade partners and also hosted agents specialising in New York City from six key cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Kolkata.
“It is a particularly exciting time in New York City, with unprecedented developments in terms of attractions and amazing hotel openings,” said Fred Dixon. “We want to encourage visitors to enjoy these brand new attractions and plan ahead for what is regarded as a seminal year for New York City.”
Some of the new large-scale developments opening in 2019 include Hudson Yards – the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States; The Shed, a multi-arts centre dedicated to global displays of visual art, design, media; and Vessel, a climbable urban landmark created by British designer Thomas Heatherwick.
