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07/02/2024

Great to see this iconic NYC attraction voted # 1 in the world. ICYMI in 2019, shortly before the pandemic, the Empire State Building completed a renovation of its observation decks and the feedback has been very positive, so even if you've been before it might just be worth another visit. Also great to see an Abu Dhabi attraction in the top 10; we can help you plan your group or event there too!

Tripadvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards. Find out what the best travel experiences in the World are as awarded by millions of real travelers.

11/18/2023

Interesting movie-inspired look at NYC, from the legendary Singapore Airlines. Of course, people from around the world continue to be motivated to visit or even move to the Big Apple by the many films and television series set here, and everyone seems to have their favorites; let us know some of yours! Fun fact: Singapore Airlines serves NYC nonstop not only from Singapore (the world's longest commercial flight), but also from Frankfurt.

  This article is part of Singapore Airlines’ “Beyond the Cabin” video series, in which cabin crew explore their favourite cities and share how their hobbies enrich their service delivery.   New York City is every movie buff’s dream. After all, there are thousands of films set in the city ...

11/13/2023

Just 10 days until NYC kicks off the holiday season with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; looks like Macy's is ready!

09/16/2023

This list is a good combination of old classics and new attractions, including some of our (and our clients') favorites. If you haven't been to NYC in recent years, come check out the new observation decks, food halls, public parks and more!

From world-class art museums to public green spaces, here's what locals recommend doing in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond.

01/19/2023

The New York Times has revealed its "52 Places to Go in 2023" and there are some amazing destinations here. #1 is London which is always a favorite of our incentive group clients, but we'd like to highlight a less obvious name on the list - New Haven, CT! New Haven is now our second location and "Connecticut’s third-largest city is a historic, mostly walkable and bikeable seaside town with distinctive neighborhoods, an encyclopedic collection of great American architecture, a thriving cultural life and one of the best food scenes in the country for a city of its size." As with our other destinations, we're happy to be of assistance in the exciting Elm City or on the beautiful Connecticut shoreline in general.

Travel’s rebound has revealed the depth of our drive to explore the world. Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? This year’s list has all those elements, and more.

12/27/2022

Here's a quick look at this year's NYC holiday department store windows. Saks Fifth Avenue also adds a light show to their traditional window displays and apparently the combined effort took 250 people working around 40,000 hours to complete!

12/17/2022

This year's Rock Center tree is an 82ft tall Norway Spruce from Queensbury, NY and it's lit daily from 5am-12am. On Christmas Day it will be lit for 24 hours and on New Year’s Eve from 5am to 9pm. Michael's pro tip to avoid crowds: go on a weeknight and approach from the 48th Street side between 5th and 6th Avenues. More tree info and a bird's eye livestream here https://www.rockefellercenter.com/holidays/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/

12/03/2022

Another NYC holiday tradition that's back this year. We were going to share our own pics as we're at Grand Central every week but this is better. Great place to pick up unique holiday gifts from artisanal and local vendors and now with a new City Winery location just opposite in Vanderbilt Hall, featuring grab and go food, a wine bar cafe, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

11/24/2022

We've always thought cruises are a great option for corporate and affinity groups, as well as multigenerational family travel, but how about for a Thanksgiving where no one has to cook or clean up (or eat turkey, if you'd prefer other options)? Have a great holiday, whether you're spending it on land or at sea!

No cooking, no cleanup, no script: A growing number of Americans are spending the holiday at sea, making new friends and traditions.

11/23/2022

Here's a look at some of what's new for the Thanksgiving parade on Thursday. Fun fact: Macy’s Parade Studio is in Moonachie, New Jersey. Have a great holiday!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Studio Day displays six new floats for this year's parade at their facility in Moonachie.

11/15/2022

The tree's here, but it takes a couple of weeks to get dressed up for the lighting ceremony on the 30th. Rock center ice skating is already open. 🎄🎄🎄

11/08/2022

It's back! The world-famous Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall returns on November 18th and runs through January 2nd. 💃🎄☃️🏙️

11/06/2022

Great to see NYC still making it onto the best holiday destination lists, such as this one. Our hometown really is a magical place to visit during the festive season, and in 2022 all our much-loved holiday traditions will be back, with the Rockefeller Center tree arriving on November 12 - that's less than a week away! Things really kick off with the Thanksgiving parade on the 24th, followed by the tree lighting on the 30th, and then, just like that, it will be December. Of course, for those who prefer different weather or cultural atmosphere there are some other amazing holiday destinations on this list as well - if you go to St. Lucia, Michael says try the Piton Shandy!

The best Christmas vacations combine holiday cheer and fun activities in a beautiful destination. Here are the best places to go for Christmas this year.

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! Have you ever stayed at a "haunted hotel?" We've been to a few of these places and saw nothing unusual, but then we're just blocks from "Spook Central" (of Ghostbusters fame) - and we used to give out trick-or-treat bags at October trade shows. 🎃🎃🎃

If you're looking for the most haunted hotels in the world, this list has some seriously haunted ones sure to give you a scare.

09/19/2022

There's still a week left to experience The Feast of San Gennaro, a Little Italy tradition since 1926!

09/05/2022

In NYC, it's never too early to start your holiday shopping. Now is a good time to at least start planning your holiday shopping trip, which of course should probably include some classic establishments like this one. Just follow the crowd!

08/18/2022

Summer in the East Village. Try the pizza. Actually this advice works in most NYC neighborhoods.🌞🍕🗽

08/11/2022

For , in the early to mid 2000s we used to give out these Big Apple stickers at trade shows, to anyone who requested our info packet by mail, and just to friends or whoever wanted one. Given the timing, there was a lot of enthusiasm for NYC and they turned out to be quite popular, so we ended up doing 3 versions. A few of them found their way to some interesting parts of the world, especially this one.

07/27/2022

It's the 30th anniversary of NYC Restaurant Week, so it's a great time to come to the city and take an old friend to one of the 658 restaurants participating across all five boroughs, featuring prix-fixe meal deals on over 60 cuisines, now through August 21. For more information see https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week/

07/13/2022

Seen on St. Mark's Place - the East Village has been a center of art and music since the '60s, first as a popular area for hippies and later as the epicenter of NYC's punk life in the '70s, then home to the new wave and avant-garde scene of the '80s. Today there are still many unique venues, including small shops, eateries and watering holes, and in summer it's a great place to explore and of course check out the current and ever-changing street art.

06/10/2022

Low-cost transatlantic flights are back at New York Stewart airport, this time via beautiful (and trendy) Iceland! Stewart is just a 75-minute bus ride from NYC and the most convenient airport for visiting the scenic Hudson Valley and attractions like West Point, Legoland and Woodbury Common.

06/05/2022

Almost summer in midtown - and where once there was ice skating, now there is...roller boogie! ☀️🏙️😎

05/27/2022

Did you know that NYC has beaches? Actually, we have 9 public beaches spanning 14 miles, and they officially open for summer this weekend. World-famous Coney Island and Rockaway Beach, seen here, even made Travel + Leisure's 25 best beaches in the USA! 🏖️🌞🏙

05/25/2022

Here's a look at NYC's global tourism recovery campaign, as spotted on the Hong Kong MTR transit system by a friend. This summer, "It's time for New York City" and we look forward to the return of visitors from around the world!

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day (and happy Purim) from the home of the world's oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, back on Fifth Avenue this year! Ireland is a great destination for MICE and group travel so this is some good advice, and don't forget to explore beyond Dublin, as we did on our last visit. ☘️☘️☘️

03/14/2022

This is a pretty accurate list, although in a city with over 25,000 dining establishments there are always more classics to consider. We've experienced about half of these venerable NYC eateries, including several with client groups seeking an authentic New York experience; have you tried any of them?

Whether it’s a classic New York steakhouse or one of the oldest restaurants in Chinatown, these establishments deserve to be on everyone’s bucket list

02/14/2022

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day from sunny NYC! ❤️🍕

02/13/2022

Great place; New York and Puerto Rico also made their list.

From Puerto Rico to Colorado, this travel guide highlights outdoor options in destinations with high vaccination rates.

02/02/2022

Coming June 9, it's PLAYtime - the return of low-cost flights between Europe and New York's scenic Hudson Valley! It's the home of Woodbury Common and Legoland, and just 90 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Service will be via Iceland from/to cities like Paris, London, Berlin, Dublin and Brussels. Norse Atlantic Airways is also expected to announce flights to New York Stewart soon, nonstop from Oslo and possibly London. NYC is ready to welcome the world this summer, and here are some new ways to get here!

We’re offering cheap flights to New York Stewart International Airport, which is quite frankly, a novel approach. It’s a 90-minute bus ride from Times Square, but this small and comfy airport is situated in the southwest of the Hudson Valley, an upstate New York paradise.

12/23/2021

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Schron Associates. photo op thanks to the Westin Times Square. All the best for 2022, which will be our 40th year!🎅🎄🎉🗽