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New York City’s First Tourism Initiative Since Pandemic

If there is one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has taught us, it is that things change constantly.

Over the last few weeks, we have learned about the cancellation of the live Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the closure of Century 21, and the removal of many states from New York’s mandated quarantine- list. Indoor concert and comedy spaces remain closed, but protocols have been set in place for indoor dining.

And now, for the first time since March, New York is introducing a new tourism initiative designed to recharge the city’s economy, stimulate local travel, and bring back the appeal of the Big Apple.

All In NYC: Neighborhood Getaways offers more than 200 deals and specials in hotels, museums, eateries, parks, and facilities across the five boroughs. Aimed primarily at New Yorkers looking for fun staycation opportunities at reasonable prices, All in NYC is the city’s most robust and varied tourism platform ever.  

Social distancing, health recommendations, and safety protocols are observed at all sites.

Chandler Hotel

Raising New York’s Spirits Post-Hurricane

There’s no better place to be on Thanksgiving than New York City, and this year – despite Hurricane Sandy – was no different.  Huge helium balloons were flying in the sky in New York’s Central Park even the day prior to the special day with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It marked the most expansive public event in a city still trying to bounce back from such a devastation.

The parade’s executive producer, Amy Kule commented, “as it has during turbulent times in our history, we hope the Macy’s Parade serves as a beacon of hope for all who tune in and gather with friends and family to give thanks this season, as they continue to heal from the devastating aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.”  Well, it certainly did that and was a real boost for both locals and tourists alike this year.  For those in the nearby vicinity, perhaps staying at Shimmie Horn’s Hotel Chandler or the Waldorf Towers, this was certainly a Thanksgiving Day to remember and to be thankful for all the city has been able to do in spite of its huge disaster.