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National Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Conference 2018 Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Numerous GANYC members will be heading down to Philadelphia next month for the 2018 NFTGA conference. We hope that many of you will join us there, in representing not just New York City, but also our guiding community. Here are some announcements from the NFTGA about the conference, for those who… Read More
Come Home... To New York! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox One year ago, at the WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations) conference in Tehran, GANYC debuted its video: "Come Home to New York", highlighting our city as a global capitol. No matter where you are from, in the US or anywhere in the world, there is always a slice of home in New… Read More
Tips For Tourists: Avoiding Scams Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox The cliché old New York street hussle is a guy with a sidewalk table challenging passers-by to a game of three-card monte. But today's hussles involve homemade CDs, fake monks, and more.  They are based more on abusing your politeness to get your money. I'll outline the most prominent, so you… Read More
GANYC's Adrienne Cooper Dishes Restaurant Advice Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox GANYC member Adrienne Cooper is not only our Treasurer and chair of the Awards Committee, but also runs her own food tour company, Fun Foodie NYC.  This week, Breadcrumbs, a service & app that provides travel tips, interviewed Adrienne to get her pick of 5 NYC restaurants that people… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Michael Pellagatti Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide: Michael Pellagatti! Company: Occupy Tour NYC Phone: 551-227-8673 Email Social Media: Facebook / Twitter ===================================== How long have you been a tour guide? Four years. What time of year would you consider your busy season? Summer. Have… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Cristina Lombardi Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide: Cristina Lombardi! Company: Follow Me NYC Adventures Phone: 718 673 8414 Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ===================================== How long have you been a tour guide? Six years. What types of tours do you offer? Walking tours.… Read More
Spotlight on Industry Partner: Tourist App! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC industry partner -- Tourist App Website: touristnewapp.com Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ================================= What year did your business open? 2017. Can you tell us a little about your ideal customer? Travelers, tourists and locals… Read More
GANYC Apple Award Nominees! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox The Guides Association of New York City (GANYC)  is proud to announce the nominees for the 4th Annual GANYC Apple Awards on March 12, 2018 at the SVA Theater. The Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great. Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals &… Read More
GANYC Post-Holiday Party Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox We're excited to celebrate another year of GANYC cheer. Come party with your fellow tour guides! We're back at Fino this year with food and drinks and merriment!  Open to non-members & guests as well! Pricing is $40 for members, $75 for guests. Fee includes buffet food, open bar, and… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Alessia Nencioni Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide: Alessia Nencioni! Company: Barefoot New York Phone: 917-362-7713 Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ===================================== How long have you been a tour guide? 4 years. What time of year would you consider your busy season? Summer.… Read More