NYC & Co to lead tourism delegation in India
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NYC & Company, destination marketing organisation of New York city, is all set to lead a tourism delegation to Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi. The tourism delegation will coincide with the Brand USA India sales mission from September 18-23.
Makiko Matsuda Healy, Senior Vice President Global Tourism Development said, “New York City welcomed an estimated 283,000 visitors from India in 2015, reflecting a growth of nine per cent since the previous year. The City maintains its position as one of the most desirable destinations for both business and leisure travellers from India.”
In 2015, New York City welcomed a record 58.3 million visitors, an increase of 1.8 million visitors over a year ago. Visitation for 2015 comprised 46 million domestic and 12.3 million international visitors, both all-time highs. In 2015 a record 6.1 million meetings and conventions delegates visited the City’s five boroughs, contributing to the total 12.3 million business travellers that came to New York City. New York City is the nation’s number one big city destination, the number one port-of-entry for foreign visitors, and has the highest share of overseas visitation to the U.S. – approximately one-third.
NYC & Company member businesses joining the delegation include Broadway Inbound, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and One World Observatory, who will be conducting one-on-one meetings and workshops with various travel trade partners.