{"id":942,"date":"2020-05-18T23:36:17","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T23:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=25535"},"modified":"2020-06-10T06:25:48","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T06:25:48","slug":"nyc-company-forms-coalition-for-nyc-hospitality-tourism-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/nyc-company-forms-coalition-for-nyc-hospitality-tourism-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC & Company Forms Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New York City, New York, United States, May 15, 2020 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the formation of The Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery. The Coalition will focus on messaging, marketing and promotion to restore New York City\u2019s brand locally and beyond, and to safely engage, mobilize and champion all sectors of NYC\u2019s tourism economy once the City begins to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

The Coalition will support the work of Mayor de Blasio\u2019s Arts, Culture & Tourism Sector Advisory Council and will work collaboratively with the New York Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board and the New York State Division of Tourism.<\/p>\n

The Coalition will be led by five co-chairs appointed by Charles Flateman, NYC & Company Board Chairman and Executive Vice President of the Shubert Organization. The co-chairs are: Ellen Futter, President of American Museum of Natural History; Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem; Danny Meyer, Chief Executive of the Union Square Hospitality Group; Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer, lyricist and actor; and Peter Ward, President of the New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO. NYC & Company will be responsible for coordinating and executing Coalition plans and managing work streams.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City\u2019s tourism, hospitality and cultural communities reflect our unmatched energy and optimism,\u201d said Flateman. \u201cNew York City is also the world capital of coexistence. Even though we\u2019ve had to create distance, with our world-famous toughness, immense heart and boundless compassion, New York will not stay down. As government leaders announce new social distancing guidelines, it is time to consider how we can begin to reopen our doors and safely reconnect with our city and with each other, and with the visitors who will one day again flock to New York.\u201d
\n\u201cNYC & Company\u2019s mission has always been to maximize travel and tourism throughout the City, build economic prosperity, and share the dynamism of New York City with the world,\u201d said Fred Dixon, NYC & Company President and CEO. \u201cThe Coalition will do this with new energy and vision for a changed world. Together, when the time is right, we will help our businesses reopen and inspire New Yorkers and visitors alike to safely explore and interact with the five boroughs once more.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City and its great institutions and diverse, vibrant communities are resilient,\u201d said Futter. \u201cEven as we are changed by challenging, heartbreaking events, our institutions, whether art, science or entertainment, will be a vital part of interpreting this global pandemic, of telling the moving stories of our human response, and of helping us to come together, heal, and re-engage. As it is safe to fully reopen New York City\u2019s social, cultural and economic lives, we as a Coalition stand ready to help lead its recovery and to welcome back New Yorkers and our visitors.\u201d
\n\u201cThe vibrancy of New York City\u2019s arts and culture springs from its deep, astonishing diversity,\u201d said Golden. \u201cOne of the most important reasons why people from around the world come to our city is because the world is already here, to be discovered and enjoyed in our museums, theaters, concert halls, and neighborhoods. I am proud to be a part of a coalition that has our wonderful diversity woven into its fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHospitality is the fabric of what makes New York City such an amazing place to live and visit,\u201d said Meyer. \u201cWhether on the stage, in our cultural institutions, or our restaurants, New York has always attracted and welcomed the top performers and audiences in all that we do, and our collective resilience will once again remind New Yorkers and visitors alike why they fell in love with this amazing city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Broadway houses to independent theaters, from marquee attractions to small businesses and restaurants, our beloved five boroughs tell a story unlike any other place in the world,\u201d said Miranda. \u201cTogether, we will create a next act for our city. After this intermission, we will be ready to welcome the world back with open arms, so people can fall in love with New York over and over again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people of New York are resilient as they have shown time and time again,\u201d said Ward. \u201cThe New Yorkers that operate our hotels, our attractions, our cultural institutions – they know why people come to this city and know how important the travel and tourism industries are. This coalition will not only help reopen our industry, but will lead the way in bringing visitors back to New York City, and showing New Yorkers it is O.K. to enjoy the things we love about this city again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coalition leadership will also include the Chairman\u2019s Circle of Advisors, comprised of the three former chairs of NYC & Company: Emily Rafferty, President Emerita of The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO, Loews Hotels & Co., Co-Chairman of the Board, Loews Corp., and Chairman Emeritus, U.S. Travel Association; and Tim Zagat, Co-founder, Zagat Survey.<\/p>\n

The Coalition will develop citywide marketing, communications and advertising programs to spur a sense of confidence and safety; drive sales and engagement; advocate for industry initiatives and inform funding and policy-making; and create public information campaigns to share facts, updates, and opportunities. It will also lead the way in helping to revitalize and reaffirm the City\u2019s brand positioning around the world following this most challenging time.<\/p>\n

The Coalition will include leading medical and public health experts, hotels, restaurants, sports organizations, cultural and performing arts institutions, Broadway leadership and other members of the theater community, retailers, sightseeing companies, attractions and annual conventions\/trade shows. Flateman has appointed 24 industry leaders from the five boroughs to comprise a Steering Committee that will help guide the Coalition during the recovery effort. The Steering Committee includes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 David Berliner, President and CEO, Brooklyn Museum
\n\u2022 Eva Bornstein, Executive Director, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
\n\u2022 John Calvelli, Executive Vice President, Wildlife Conservation Society and Chairman of the Cultural Institutions Group
\n\u2022 Michael Capiraso, President & CEO, New York Road Runners
\n\u2022 Vijay Dandapani, President & CEO, Hotel Association of New York City
\n\u2022 Kerry Diamond, Founder & Editor in Chief, Cherry Bombe
\n\u2022 Jean-Yves Ghazi, President, Empire State Building Observatory
\n\u2022 Kathy Hilt, Division Vice President, Macy’s
\n\u2022 Margaret Honey, President and CEO, New York Hall of Science
\n\u2022 Rebecca Hubbard, General Manager, Lotte New York Palace
\n\u2022 Sam Ibrahim, General Manager, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
\n\u2022 Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, Founder, Accessible Travel NYC
\n\u2022 Kristina Newman-Scott, President, Brooklyn Information & Culture
\n\u2022 Richard Nicotra, Owner, The Nicotra Group
\n\u2022 Travis Noyes, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Empire Outlets
\n\u2022 Lee Perlman, EVP, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Greater New York Hospital Association
\n\u2022 Jonelle Procope, President & CEO, Apollo Theatre
\n\u2022 Anthony Ramirez, Co-Owner, The Bronx Beer Hall
\n\u2022 Taryn Sacramone, Executive Director, Queens Theatre
\n\u2022 Charlotte St. Martin, President, The Broadway League
\n\u2022 Alan Steel, President and CEO, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
\n\u2022 John Wang, Founder and Organizer, Queens Night Market
\n\u2022 Adam Weinberg, Director, Whitney Museum of American Art
\n\u2022 Danny Zausner, Chief Operating Officer, USTA National Tennis Center
\nAllied organizations that have already joined the Coalition in support include:
\n\u2022 34th Street Partnership\/Bryant Park Corporation – Dan Biederman
\n\u2022 Asian American Arts Alliance – Lisa Gold
\n\u2022 Association for a Better New York – Steven Rubenstein
\n\u2022 Belmont Business Improvement District – Peter Madonia
\n\u2022 Bike NY – Ken Podziba
\n\u2022 The Broadway Association – Cristyne Nicholas
\n\u2022 The Broadway League – Charlotte St. Martin
\n\u2022 Bronx Tourism Council – Olga Tirado
\n\u2022 Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce – Randy Peers
\n\u2022 Coney Island Alliance – Alexandra Silversmith
\n\u2022 Council of Fashion Designers of America – Steven Kolb
\n\u2022 Downtown Alliance – Jessica Lappin
\n\u2022 Downtown Brooklyn Partnership – Regina Myer
\n\u2022 Fifth Avenue Association – Jerome Barth
\n\u2022 Grand Central Partnership – Alfred C. Cerullo, III
\n\u2022 Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce – John Choe
\n\u2022 Guides Association of New York City – Michael Morgenthal
\n\u2022 Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce – Lloyd Williams
\n\u2022 NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride, Inc. – David A. Correa
\n\u2022 Madison Avenue BID – Matthew Bauer
\n\u2022 New York Building Congress – Carlo Scissura
\n\u2022 New York City Cultural Institutions Group – John Calvelli
\n\u2022 New Yorkers For Culture & Arts – Lucy Sexton
\n\u2022 NYC BID Association – Jennifer Tausig & Robert Benfatto
\n\u2022 NYC Hospitality Alliance – Andrew Rigie
\n\u2022 Partnership for New York City – Kathryn Wylde
\n\u2022 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Huntley A. Lawrence
\n\u2022 Queens Tourism Council – Rob MacKay
\n\u2022 Staten Island Chamber of Commerce – Linda M. Baran
\n\u2022 Times Square Alliance – Tim Tompkins
\n\u2022 Visit Staten Island – Colleen Siuzdak<\/p>\n

Both NYC & Company members and non-members from across the five boroughs and various business sectors are invited to lend their organizations\u2019 name in support for the Coalition by visiting nycgo.com\/recovery.<\/a> The updated list of participating organizations is available at nycgo.com\/coalitionmembers.<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2019, New York City’s travel and tourism industry marked its 10th consecutive year of record growth, welcoming 66.6 million visitors for business and leisure trips. The economic activity of visitor spending supported almost 400,000 jobs citywide and generated close to $70 billion in economic activity. A forecast for 2020 is not yet available.<\/p>\n

About NYC & Company:<\/strong>
\nNYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nycgo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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