Seminal year for New York City
Outlining the newest developments, openings, events and destination highlights, Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company tells us why 2019 will be a monumental year for New York City.
On its recent visit to India, NYC & Company, New York - keting organisation, presented a new global initiative—‘2019: A Monumental Year’—spotlighting several iconic openings and developments debuting in the city along with a historic anniversary that will make New York a must-visit destination this year. The NYC team promoted new developments, attractions and hotel openings across eight key cities in India through one-on-one meetings and workshops.
“It is a particularly exciting time in New York City with unprecedented developments in terms of attractions and hotel openings. 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,” said Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company. The number of visitors to New York from India increased approximately by 6.8 per cent in 2018 as compared to last year. The city welcomed a record 65.2 million global visitors in 2018 holding its position in being the number one US destination for international visitation, visitor spending and economic impact. Some of the major new large-scale developments opening in New York City in 2019 include Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s far west side—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. “2019 will also see the opening of the new Statue of Liberty Museum, which is expected to debut in May along with the opening of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in Queens. Additionally, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is undergoing renovation and expansion that will increase gallery space by 30 per cent and enhance public spaces. is now complete and the next phase will be completed later this year. Fitness brand hotel within Hudson Yards,” informed Dixon. In June 2019, New York City will also welcome WorldPride, held in the United States with three million expected over the 30-day event (majority of the events will be held from
The number of visitors to New York from India increased approximately by 6.8 per cent in 2018 as compared to last year
June 25 to 30). The LGBTQ celebration coincides with the historic 50th anniversary of Stonewall Uprising. Talking about hotel development in the city, Dixon said that the company is expected to raise rooms’ inventory to 136,000 by the end of 2021.