New York City Tourism + Conventions

NYC Tourism + Conventions is pleased to announce that Fred Dixon has been appointed President and CEO, effective December 1. Dixon returns to NYC Tourism + Conventions following his tenure as President and CEO of Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization focused exclusively on increasing international visitation to the United States. His return brings together longtime experience promoting New York City with a broader, national and global perspective on the evolving travel landscape. His appointment follows a search process led by the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board Search Committee, comprised of Board leadership in accordance with the organization's bylaws. Russell Reynolds Associates was also engaged to support this effort. We look forward to welcoming Fred back, and working with him to continue growing visitation, strengthening industry partnerships and advancing the impact of tourism across all five boroughs. Read more in our press release. https://lnkd.in/gc5YEqPs

This month, our Global Sales team worked on several sales activities, engaging 380+ business event professionals and leisure travel buyers from international and domestic markets — all in service of bringing more meetings, conventions and events to New York City. By the numbers: 🤝 380+ clients, planners, and buyers engaged 🌏 7 markets covered: UK, Canada, Brazil, Asia, plus core domestic association and corporate/tech segments 🗽 6 FAM trips showcasing NYC's hotel and venue landscape 🪪 1 major trade show presence (ASAE) with 50+ client appointments A huge thank you to our industry collaborators and valued members, including United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Javits Center, whose partnership and hospitality made this month's activities possible. And our thanks to our clients for trusting us to show them all the opportunities in NYC. #WhatsGoodNYC #businessevents #

Mark your calendars: NYC Broadway Week runs Sept. 8–20, offering 2-for-1 tickets to top shows. A great value-add to anyone planning a New York City trip this fall. 🎭

We're #hiring a new Director, Trade Shows and Events in New York, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

As New York City reflects on the extraordinary success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, it's clear this tournament was about far more than football. It placed New York City at the center of the world's largest sporting event, hosting eight matches at New York New Jersey Stadium, including the Final on July 19. Across 104 matches and nearly six weeks of competition, the tournament captivated audiences around the globe, culminating in Spain's victory over Argentina before a combined US television audience of 63 million viewers across FOX and Telemundo. New York City Tourism + Conventions worked throughout the tournament to ensure that the global spotlight extended well beyond the matches, activating our organization, industry partners, and member businesses to showcase NYC as the ultimate host city. The success of this historic moment was made possible through a strong public-private partnership with the City of New York and partners across all five boroughs, demonstrating what can be achieved when government, tourism leaders, businesses, and communities come together around a shared vision. Through our Where the World Comes to Play campaign, Five Borough Winners special programming, and more, we highlighted the experiences and neighborhoods that make New York City unlike anywhere else. We were proud to showcase attractions, culture, dining, and entertainment across all five boroughs and 141 neighborhoods, connecting visitors from around the world with the depth, diversity, and energy of our destination. One of the tournament's most meaningful legacies wasn't measured in attendance or viewership, but in favorable travel perception. We began the year facing uncertainty and headwinds for international travel, but by the tournament's end, social media was filled with overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans around the world celebrating their experiences, with New York City consistently standing out for its energy, hospitality, and unforgettable atmosphere, along with the other host cities. That wave of authentic consumer sentiment is one of the most valuable outcomes of all, reinforcing the City's reputation as a world-class destination and inspiring future travelers to experience it for themselves. To the estimated 1.2 million fans who traveled here, and to the countless New Yorkers who welcomed them with pride, enthusiasm, and generosity, thank you for helping show the world what makes New York City the world's most diverse, vibrant, and welcoming destination.

NYC Tourism + Conventions is pleased to announce two important personnel updates: Kelly Curtin will become Executive Director of the New York City Tourism Foundation, effective September 14.   For nearly 30 years, Kelly has been a cornerstone of the NYC Tourism + Conventions community. As Executive Vice President, Membership & Destination Services, Kelly led the team responsible for building and strengthening relationships with our members businesses, partners and stakeholders across New York City’s tourism, hospitality and cultural sectors.   A passionate advocate for our members and a trusted partner throughout the industry, Kelly has helped grow and evolve our membership community while creating meaningful connections that bring our industry together. Her energy, expertise and deep commitment to New York City have made her not only a leader within our organization, but also a respected and valued presence among our members and partners.   As Executive Director of the New York City Tourism Foundation, Kelly will bring that same passion for collaboration and community to expanding the Foundation’s impact in support of the cultural organizations and institutions that help make New York City the world’s leading destination.   We are also pleased to share that Susan McKenna will assume the role of NYC Tourism + Conventions’ Vice President, Membership + Events, effective September 14. Susan has played an integral role at NYC Tourism for nearly 19 years, leading our Trade Shows and Events department, which oversees more than 40 trade shows and industry events annually.    In her newly expanded position, Susan will also lead membership strategy and engagement for the organization, identifying new opportunities to increase member value and develop programs which drive greater engagement and revenue for NYC Tourism and our members. This shift will strategically align Membership within the organization’s Marketing function.   We are incredibly grateful for Kelly and Susan’s years of leadership, dedication and partnership, and look forward to seeing them continue to make a difference in their new roles.   Please join us in congratulating Kelly and Susan!

This week is National Celebrate Services Week! We partnered with CityPickle to host some of our dedicated members and celebrate all the hard work that ensures events hosted in NYC are a success. #NCSW #NationalCelebrateServicesWeek #ESPA #EventServices

We're #hiring a new Vice President, Marketing & Media in New York, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

NYC Restaurant Week reservations are now open! 🍽️ From July 20 to August 16, you can experience New York City's culinary delights with prix-fixe menus at numerous restaurants. Reserve your tables today! Don't forget to share this post with colleagues and clients!

We’re pleased to announce leadership and new additions across New York City Tourism + Conventions’ Board of Directors. Congratulations to our Board officers: Charles Flateman, John Calvelli, Melba Wilson, Daniel Nadeau and Sofia Vandaele. We also welcome Rafael Espinal, Kenny Minaya, Jennifer Montalvo and Julie Su to the Executive Committee, and Harold Holzer, Tricia Shimamura and Lillian Bonsignore as ex-officio members. Together, the Board’s collective expertise will help guide our work to strengthen New York City’s visitor economy and support communities across all five boroughs. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gFzMkfDX