“New York City will be a major destination for American travelers in 2009,” claims Joel Cohen, Vice President of New York City Vacation Packages. “Although vacation travel in general will be affected by the economic situation worldwide, many signs point to New York City as being very attractive as an alternative to other leisure travel markets.”Cohen is convinced that Americans will continue to travel. “People will not give up vacation travel. They may not go as far, stay as long or spend as much, but they certainly will not give up their vacation. I believe that people will want to go to a destination where they can pack a lot into a little less time.” New York, Cohen maintains, fits that description perfectly.
He cites the many historical, cultural, educational and entertainment venues in the City that families, couples, seniors, honeymooners and groups would find attractive. “When I think about what a vacationer can do in New York City in 4 or 5 days, I know it will result in a vacation full of memories - much more so than lying on a beach ,” Cohen continued. “75 museums, 50 sightseeing tours, 2 skyscraper observation decks, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway performances, the world’s largest store, harbor cruises, comedy clubs, TV and movie sites, 9 professional major sports teams, horse-drawn carriage rides, famous restaurants – New York City really can be a perfect destination.”
New York City may have had a reputation for being expensive, but Cohen says that’s not the case any longer. He says that with the advice of a good travel agent, potential travelers can find a real value. Here is how a travel agent could advise a would-be New York City vacationer:
- Take advantage of seasonal pricing. Hotel rooms are often more than 50% discounted during “low” seasons, typically January, February, July, August, Christmas week and certain holidays like Easter weekend, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Plan a New York City trip well in advance. Hotel rates have dropped considerably due to the decrease in European visitors, but that might only be temporary. Take advantage now of low rates by locking them in now.
- Look for “smart pricing” opportunities, such as weekend versus midweek rates and tour packages that include free meaningful features and dine-around plans.
- Understand the importance of air and rail service. When other leisure destinations are experiencing severe cutbacks in air service, New York City is not. Rates to New York City will remain competitive and available.
Cohen further urges travel agents to align themselves with a good New York City tour operator. “New York City can be a complicated destination to sell because of the many varied options available. However it also is a very profitable destination for the same reason. You can put a virtual New York City expert in your office by relying on a specialized tour company like New York City Vacation Packages. We can provide customized vacation plans for you and your clients, and everything will be commissionable.”
Contact New York City Vacation Packages at 877 NYC-TRiP or visit nyctrip.com.
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