Top Ten Reasons New York Is The Best Place To Meet, Eat and Retreat!

• PERFORMING ARTS – Energetic musicals, heart-wrenching dramas, hilarious comedies, politically charged indies… no matter what your entertainment taste is, New York has a show for your next program!  90% of all groups attend a Broadway show, which one will you attend?
  
• SPORTS – New York has an impressive sports heritage; it is the only city in the US with more than one team in all of the four most popular professional sports in America!  And none of those teams are superfluous; it is not uncommon to have more than one of our teams compete in their respective national championships in the same year.  Including neighboring New Jersey, the NYC metropolitan area has the most professional sports teams in the nation.  And all of them are housed in state of the art stadiums with very impressive private suites for your attendees to watch the game in comfort and style.
  
• CULTURAL DIVERSITY – NYC has always been known as the Melting Pot, and Ellis Island is famous as a haven for the wave of immigrants to America in the early 20th century.  Since then, the population of New York and New Jersey has continued to grow and diversify.  Manhattan is full of cultural enclaves which give you the opportunity to experience the best foods, festivals, arts, from all over the world… in our small island!  Whether your groups travel from abroad or are from the U.S. it touches each attendee with a sense of history.  More than a third of the city's population is foreign-born, and they contribute their cultural gifts to our dynamic culinary and cultural landscape.
  
• TRANSPORTATION – New York City and its surrounding area are known worldwide for its superior transportation system.  With three airports, 13,237 licensed taxis, 16 bridges, 835 Miles of Subway track, ferries, and iconic stations like Penn Station and Grand Central Station, groups can get everywhere and anywhere they need to be with ease.
  
• RESTAURANTS & VENUES – New York may be famous for our amazing bagels and pizza, but it's the gourmet fare that makes this area a true culinary destination!  Famous chefs such as Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain call Manhattan home, and are part of the vast culinary community that fills New Yorkers' plates with inventive and delicious creations.  Groups have literally hundreds of restaurants and venues to choose from, and with culinary options from all over the world, there's almost no craving that can't be filled in this city!
  
• HOTELS – Even though the excitement of NYC can leave your program with little desire for rest, there are amazing hotels in New York and New Jersey that offer creative and comfortable spaces for meetings, private events, and amazing views of our iconic skyline!
  
• FASHION – The most talented designers showcase their haute designs twice a year in NYC for Fashion Week, and you can access the unique and luxe designs at flagship stores on historic 5th Avenue!  From luxury boutiques and vintage shops to mega outlet like Woodbury Commons, you will love shopping in the city where trends are made.  Groups especially love a behind the scene shopping at a sample sale of renowned designer fashions.
  
• ARCHITECTURE – Our city offers a unique juxtaposition of industry and beauty; the Empire State Building's 1250 feet of incredible architecture and Central Park's 843 acres of beautifully designed landscape highlight the diversity.  This makes for some of the most beautiful and inspiring views in the world. Whether your group visits Top of the Rock or a private event at the New York Stock Exchange, exclusive access to iconic landmarks adds the 'wow' factor you are looking for!
  
• MUSEUMS – New York is home to an incredible variety of museums which offer the beautiful, priceless works of art--such as the masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art--and the cutting edge work of burgeoning artistic geniuses of this (and the next) generation.  A private tour will guide your group with private access they would not have received on their own.   These museums house significant cultural artifacts, but even without the artwork and exhibits, the museums themselves are gorgeous venues for truly special events!
  
• BY AIR & SEA – Nothing excites groups more than a private yacht with a memorable view of Manhattan, a gourmet meal and entertainment to set off an experiential memory.   Whether your group is visiting the Statue of Liberty via a New York Harbour Cruise or via a helicopter flight high above the iconic lady, the thrill of sights like these can't be matched.
  

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