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SPOTLIGHT ON GANYC GUIDE: ENRICO GIOLO Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide Enrico Giolo Enricogiolo7@gmail.com 347-343-1355 How long have you been a tour guide? 4 years. What time of year would you consider your busy season? Summer/fall. What drove you to become a tour guide? What's your story? I have always worked in the tourism field. What is… Read More
Urgent: Historic United Palace Theater Of Washington Heights endangered Posted on: by ray.segal Dear Members of GANYC:  I received the notice below from the Municipal Arts Society (MAS) tonight regarding the fate of  The United Palace Theater in Washington Heights.  GANYC had a monthly meeting and a FAM tour at the Palace in 2015,  so I know that many of you are familiar… Read More
Come Home To New York! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox GANYC created a video to make our pitch for New York to host the 2019 convention for the WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations), which was presented by our bid committee at the 2017 convention in Iran this past week. This video celebrates the diversity our city has to offer, as… Read More
GANYC Apple Award Tickets On Sale! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox The 3rd annual GANYC Apple Awards are approaching fast... Monday, March 6th! Tickets are currently on sale. We are looking forward to having you join us as we celebrate the NYC community at the SVA Theater in a few weeks. GANYC members should also contact us for information on discounted… Read More
SPOTLIGHT ON GANYC GUIDE: MICHAEL KABACK Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide Michael Kaback of his own company: Mike's NYC Tours http://www.mikesnyctours.com 212-370-4214 Mikesnyctours@yahoo.com How long have you been a tour guide? 19 years. What type of tours do you offer? Walking. Do you offer Niche Tours?  Flatiron District,… Read More
Meet the WFTGA 2019 Bid Committee! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox GANYC is bidding for New York to host the 2019 WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations) convention. Key members will be attending the 2017 convention this month in Tehran to represent NYC and make our pitch for the conference to come home to New York. We wish them the best of luck,… Read More
SPOTLIGHT ON GANYC GUIDE: PETER LASKOWICH Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide Peter Laskowich of his own company: New York Dynamic http://newyorkdynamic.com (862) 226-1244 Social Media: Facebook / YouTube How long have you been a tour guide? 29 years. What types of tours do you offer? Walking, by subway, and step-ons. Do you offer Niche… Read More
GANYC Members Get The Media Spotlight Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox We at GANYC love to see when any of our member guides get a media spotlight, thus bringing a bigger eye to the great work our community does for New York. Here is a round-up of some recent media features: Darryl Reilly, who does subway art tours, was interviewed on NY1's 'In Transit' series. (… Read More
SPOTLIGHT ON INDUSTRY PARTNER: SARAH HIANCE OF THE NY BOTANICAL GARDEN Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC Industry Partner – Sarah Hiance What is your Business Name?   The New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 718.817.8738 http://www.nybg.org/home/ Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram What year did your business open? 1891. Can you tell us a… Read More
SPOTLIGHT ON GANYC GUIDE: BOB GELBER Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide Bob Gelber of his own company: Walkin’ NY http://www.walkinny.com/ 917-439-0691   What's the best way to reach you should our readers want to contact you? Email: bobgelber@yahoo.com How long have you been a tour guide? 10 years. What time of year would… Read More