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SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2024  |  JAVITS CENTER, NYC

THIS IS ITS 2024

The only b2b trade event in new york that delivers for both travel professionals & meetings planners, imagine this..., over 5,000 of your target customers . together in one location . ready and willing to connect, be educated, and negotiate the best deal ., sept 10 - 12 . javits center . nyc, exhibit at its 2024, connect . educate . network.

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Special all-inclusive booth packages

Matchmaking Appointment System

Pre-show promotion for all exhibitors & sponsors

6 major Summits by travel & tourism leaders

Sponsor packages for every budget

2 industry receptions

Industry fam trips

With a new focus, expanded programs, and a different format, ITS2024 addresses and tackles the needs of the travel, tourism and meetings industries

ITS 2024 FEATURES

An exciting schedule of informative and collaborative summits over three days

ITS 2024 SUMMITS

Join our ever growing roster of exhibitors .

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Travel Industry leaders discuss key global issues

EMERGING LEADERS SUMMIT

Under-35 travel & tourism professionals in leadership positions or aspiring to leadership positions

MEETINGS  SUMMIT

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Show schedule.

Tuesday 9/10

Summits – 11am-4pm

Exhibition – 12 noon-6pm

Reception – 5pm-8pm

Wednesday 9/11

Summits – 9am-2pm

Exhibition – 12noon-7pm

Reception – 5pm-7pm

Thursday 9/11

Exhibition – 12noon-5pm

Six new Summits presented by leading travel industry organizations. The Summits will include Keynote Presentations, Panel Sessions and Round Table Discussions that will identify new ways to expand business opportunities for everyone.

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MINDFUL TRAVEL SUMMIT

Active and adventure travel professionals and wellness developers discussing issues including responsible tourism, sustainability, experiential travel, and wellness

TRAVEL MEDIA  SUMMIT

For travel media and travel industry marketers to discuss new communications tools including targeted messaging solutions, AI, podcasting etc.

LGBTQ+  SUMMIT

Addressing key issues affecting the growth and development of the LGBTQ+ travel market

Six new Summits are being presented by leading travel industry organizations. The Summits will include Keynote Presentations, Panel Sessions and Round Table Discussions that will identify new ways to expand business opportunities for everyone.

Speakers from around the world will address worldwide issues and challenges and offer innovative solutions that promote changes in travel and tourism. All Summit sessions take place prior to the opening of the Exhibition.

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ITS2024 has expanded to include new features and new solutions for the travel and tourism industry.

ITS 2024  EXPANDED

Its 2024 exhibition.

Over 200 tourism destinations and travel suppliers from around the world will participate in the Exhibition. The Appointment System is used by over 5,000 travel professional attendees to meet with exhibitors in an exclusive business to business environment. The Exhibition is open to attendees after the Summit conference sessions conclude to maximize the time spent in the Exhibition Hall.

ITS 2024 NEW FEATURES

Additional features include Networking Receptions where the industry gather to engage with each other in an informal setting at the end of the day. Fam Trips for travel professionals have been created to help promote specific destinations and programs both pre and post ITS2024. Although consumer travelers can no longer attend ITS2024, an exclusive ITS Consumer Leads Program has been created that will supply consumer traveler leads to exhibitors both pre and post ITS2024.

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The New York Times Pulls Plug on Travel Show After 17 Years

Angel Adegbesan, Skift

June 24th, 2021 at 4:10 PM EDT

No matter what you thought of the show, it's another large loss for the travel industry after a horrific year.

The New York Times is discontinuing its annual travel show after 17 years as a fixture event in the industry.

The decision comes as the travel industry faced one of its worst years in modern history, racked by the global pandemic that crushed revenues and shuttered businesses. It also comes as questions remain about the demand for live events on a large scale and questions over the years of the types of travel and destinations the show emphasized and a lack of diversity .

The Times’ travel show was a collaboration between The Times, MSE Management and the New York City’s Javits Center.

The travel show that attracted thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors was one of the biggest travel trade and consumer show in the U.S. In 2020, The New York Times announced that over 34,000 participants representing over 100 countries attended its three-day event held in January.

In a statement on Thursday, The Times said “We’ve decided to discontinue the Travel Show in order to shift resources to developing other consumer and advertising experiences — including travel-related opportunities — that more closely align to New York Times journalism.”

In the past, the travel show has featured other various cultural presentations and performances, food demonstrations, and highlighted seminar topics such as: “Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Points and Frequent Flyer Miles” in 2020.

The show also has opportunities for one-on-one conversations with travel experts that participants could attend. James Larounis, a travel industry analyst for Upgraded Points, has been one of those panelists for five years.

“I worked my way up the ranks,” said Larounis. “I think it was a really great experience for me personally and professionally.”

The departure of the travel show leaves a gap for many in the industry. The show was an opportunity for attendees to find out about different experiences in different countries and sign up for tours while networking. Larounis said that it is just about time before another show fills its big shoes.

“I don’t think this is the be-all, end-all,” Larounis said. “I think someone else is just going to pick up where they left off.”

Paul Muir, the CEO of MSE Management, the management company for the travel show, wrote in a statement that while it respects the Times’ decision in changing their model for events, the company is moving forward.

“We have already entered discussions with several organizations that have expressed an interest in collaborating with us to launch the new travel show for — The New York Travel Show 2022 — which will be held in conjunction with a virtual travel show,” he wrote.

The Times wrote in its statement that its advertising team will remain focused on travel and supporting the brands and businesses that operate in the industry.

Visit Florida, a longtime sponsor of the event before opting out in recent years, declined to comment on Thursday.

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Over 34,000 Attend 2020 New York Times Travel Show

The New York Times has announced that  34,015 participants attended its annual Travel Show , held last week at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

Attendance included 11,041 travel trade and 22,974 consumer attendees during the three-day event held Jan. 24-26. 2020’s show marked the 17th anniversary of The New York Times Travel Show, the largest travel industry show in North America. Dubai Tourism and Expo 2020 Dubai were this year’s Presenting Sponsors.

2020 Show Highlights

Exhibition : The Exhibition hosted over 700 exhibiting organizations representing 175 countries. The expo floor consisted of 17 Pavilions, 4 Cultural Stages and the highly popular Taste of The World main stage.

Trade Day: The first day of the Travel Show on Friday, Jan. 24 was reserved exclusively for travel industry professionals and members of the media, offering 32 Focus Conferences panels where 169 speakers presented travel trends and solutions that will help to increase business travel. An open pre-general session address given by Dr. Tarek Oliveira Shayya , Board Director and Chief I.P. Officer, Chief MarCom Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Keynote Address: Given on Friday, Jan. 24 by James Shillinglaw , editor in chief and founder, Insider Travel Report, in conversation with panelists Matthew Upchurch , Chairman and C.E.O., Virtuoso; Lisa Lutoff-Perlo , President and C.E.O., Celebrity Cruises; Daniel Skjeldam , C.E.O., Hurtigruten, Inc.; Leigh Barnes , Chief Customer Officer, Intrepid Travel; David Neeleman , Founder of “Moxy,” JetBlue and Azul, Co-Founder of Morris Air and WestJet, Co-Owner of TAP Air Portugal.

Star Speakers: Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 were open to all attendees and featured various cultural presentations and performances, food demonstrations, and one-on-one conversations with 69 travel experts, influencers and celebrities such as travel expert Pauline Frommer , and television host Lidia Bastianich, along with New York Times journalists including travel editor Amy Virshup , deputy travel editor Elisabeth Goodridge ; travel reporter Tariro Mzezewa ; travel writer Elaine Sciolino , and Wirecutter’s Kit Dillon and  Ria Misra , and The Times’s 52 Places traveler Sebastian Modak .

The 2020 show also highlighted seminar topics such as: “Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Points and Frequent Flyer Miles,” “Ghana’s Heritage Offering:  Beyond the Return,” “Setting Sail: Everything You Need to Know About Cruises,” “Tips for Finding the Best Flight Deals,” and “Exploring the African Diaspora in Latin America With Kim Haas .”

Trade Day Speakers: A robust list of Trade Day speakers included Lillian Africano , Past President, Society of American Travel Writers; Sally Black , Founder, VacationKids.com Travel Agency; Elizabeth Chin , Chairman, Pacific Asia Travel Association – PATA New York Chapter; Terry Dale , President and C.E.O., United States Tour Operators Association; Chris Davidson , Executive Vice President, Insights & Strategy, MMGY Global; His Excellency Helal Al Marri , Director General, Dubai Tourism;   Shiho Ikeuchi , President, Pink Soleil; Naledi Khabo , Executive Director, Africa Tourism Association; Gregory Khalil , President and Co-Founder, Telos Group; Diane Kochilas , Creator and Host of the PBS series “My Greek Table,” Anne Marie Moebes , Publisher, Travel Market Report; Todd Neuman , Executive Vice President, South African Airways; Norie Quintos , Editor at Large, National Geographic Travel Media, and Principal, Norie Quintos Consulting; Sumathi Ramanathan , Director, Destination Marketing, Expo 2020 Dubai; David Stock , President, Professional Travel Bloggers Association; Melissa Walker , Senior Director of Global Wellness, Hilton Hotels; Russell Walters , Regional Director, North America, Adventure Travel Trade Association; and Arnie Weissmann , Editor in Chief, Travel Weekly and Executive Vice President and Editorial Director, Northstar Travel Group.

Passport Event: For the first time at The New York Times Travel Show, the U.S. Department of State hosted a special passport registration on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. During this time, eligible Travel Show attendees were able to apply for U.S. passports.

LGBTQ Pavilion: The LGBTQ Pavilion featured the latest trends around L.G.B.T.Q.-centric tourism and showcased a wide range of L.G.B.T.Q. travel experts from exhibitors including GeoSure Global, HE Travel, Gay Travel and Tours, IGLTA, the International L.G.B.T.Q.+ Travel Association, Out Adventures, Gay and Lesbian Tours and Holidays, Out in the Vineyard, OutRight Action International, Pride Japan, Sikeleli Travel L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly African Safaris, Quiiky L.G.B.T.Q Italy Travel, VACAYA: All-LGBT+ Cruises & Resorts and others. The pavilion was curated by gay travel expert and ManAboutWorld editor in chief, Ed Salvato .

Family First: The Family Pavilion sponsored by the Family Travel Association, showcased players in the Family travel space.

Travel Show Exhibitor Awards : The 2020 Travel Show Exhibitor Award winners included Best in Show: Dubai Tourism and Expo 2020 Dubai; Best New Exhibitor: Visit Arizona; Most Interactive: Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur; The People’s Choice: Guadeloupe Island; and Most Imaginative: Taiwan Tourism Bureau.

2020 New York Times Travel Show Sponsors: Dubai Tourism in association with Expo 2020 Dubai is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 New York Times Travel Show. Turkish Airlines is a Platinum Sponsor; South African Tourism is a Gold Sponsor; MSC CRUISES , Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board , Greek National Tourism Organization and Puglia Promozione are Silver Sponsors; and I LOVE NY is a Bronze Sponsor. Department of Culture and Tourism- Abu Dhabi and Visit Costa Rica are Trade Day Sponsors.

Travel Industry Association Sponsors include Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Africa Travel Association (ATA), American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA), Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), Destination Wedding & Honeymoon, Specialists Association (DWHSA), European Travel Commission (ETA), Family Travel Association (FTA), International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), Millennials in Travel (MIT), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Professional Travel Bloggers Association (PTBA), Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

Travel Industry Media Sponsors include, GoNomad, Destination I Do Magazine, Healthy Aging Magazine, Insider Travel Report, ManAboutWorld, Passport Magazine, TAConnect, TravAlliancemedia, Travel Market Report and We Blog The World.

Press Contact: Adenike Olanrewaju, [email protected] .

About The New York Times Travel Show

The New York Times Travel Show is the largest and longest-running trade and consumer travel show in North America, featuring the Travel Industry Conference, Consumer Seminars, Meet The Experts Pavilion and an interactive Exhibition including more than 750 exhibitors representing travel to all seven continents, positioned within 16 pavilions (including Adventure, Africa, Asia, Australia/South Pacific, Canada, Caribbean, Cruise, Europe, Family, Global, Latin America, L.G.B.T.Q., Mexico, River Cruise, Travel Products, and U.S.A. Pavilions). In addition to discounts and special offers, the show provides educational seminars and live entertainment for families, individuals and couples and seniors. Join the conversation and follow @NYTTravelShow for the latest Travel Show news.

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This Weekend: The New York Times Travel Show

Being careful with how you spend your money but still hankering to go on a great trip this year? If you’re in NYC this weekend, stop by The New York Times Travel Show The New York Times Travel Show , this Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, at the Javits Convention Center.

The show features seminars on how to score spectacular travel bargains in these troubled times, from industry superstars such as Arthur and Pauline Frommer, Rick Steves, and Samantha Brown. Andrew Zimmern, of “Bizarre Foods,” will present, as will travel writer Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die , focusing on not-to-miss destinations in the U.S. and Canada. Plus you can catch IT contributor Andrew Evans discuss “Making Your Wildest Travel Dreams a Reality” on a panel with other travel writers and industry experts.

In addition to travel writing seminars and tips on gay, adventure, spa, luxury, and family travel deals, six performance stages will come alive with dancers from India and Indonesia, Mongolian throat-singing, Garifuna music and culture, Tarahumara dance, Greek singer Eleni Alexandris, and many more. You can learn how to brew your own Peruvian pisco sour or taste an array of South African wines.

The $15/day admission fee affords you access to seminars, stage performances, exhibitors, book signings at the on-site Borders, and giveaways galore, including one that really caught our eye, a trip to Nicaragua auctioned off by the Mesoamerican Ecotourism Alliance . Plus, SeaWorld’s bringing some penguins, a toucan, and a sloth for the kids’ enjoyment or they could opt to scuba at the heated pool.

The New York Times Travel Show’s array of cultural performances and food and drink tastings will surely get you charged up for your next well-planned, memorable, and economical trip.

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America’s Favorite Travel Show Returns to New York

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Jacob K. Javits Center (Hall 3D/3E) 429 11th Ave New York, NY 10001 212-216-2000

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Public Show Hours: Saturday, January 25: 10am – 5pm Sunday, January 26: 11am – 4pm

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The 2022 International Travel Show Unveils Scheduled Programming

Aug 8, 2022

Three days of exhibits, performances, trade only conference sessions and public seminars focused on

“The Future of Travel" designed to inform and entertain travel industry trade and the public alike

NEW YORK, NY – August 4, 2022 – With sharp-eyed focus on the revitalization of global travel, the International Travel Show, featuring presenting sponsor Travel + Leisure, will celebrate “The Future of Travel" with lively programming for travel industry trade and consumers from Friday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The successor of The New York Times Travel Show, last held in 2020, and currently the only major travel show of its kind, the International Travel Show is the place to discover critical changes in technology, sustainability, and responsible tourism that are drawing a new generation of travelers and setting up the industry to excel in the days and years ahead.

The International Travel Show (ITS) will open to the trade only on day one (Oct. 28) and to the public on days two and three (Oct. 29-30) with every day showcasing an exciting array of destinations, travel companies, cruise lines, hotels and resorts and travel related products and services.

Travel the World

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will come alive with exhibits by major travel industry players including Tourism Malaysia, The British Virgin Islands, Royal Caribbean International, Wonderful Indonesia, Jamaica Tourist Board, Greater Miami, Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts, The Travel Corporation, Cayman Islands and Viking Cruises.

Among show presentations to hotly anticipate are the Tastes of the World Theatre and Pavilion presented by Doug Duda, host of the A&E International TV series The Well-Seasoned Traveler; the Family Travel Association's Family Travel Pavilion, with an interactive look at what the industry is offering families for vacation planning for all ages; the LGBTQ+ Pavilion with dozens of tourism brands showcasing trip-planning, experiences and packages; and the annual charity auction of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation, with opportunity to bid on dozens of Caribbean hotel vacations with proceeds going to fund scholarships and training for Caribbean hospitality industry professionals. There will also be three Cultural Stages on the show floor with exhibiting countries presenting exciting cultural performances from every corner of the planet.

Inside Scoops from Travel Industry Experts

Trade Day (Oct. 28) will feature four (4) Conference Tracks – Cruise, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, and Tours with 22 Trade only Conference sessions and Keynote presentations on travel trends and the future of travel as it relates to consumer sentiment and travel product development. Important Keynote sessions include top travel executives and thought leaders speaking on travel recovery, travel innovation, and responsible travel to ensure the safety, welfare and survival of travel destinations and the communities served by tourism. The panel will feature a cross section of travel experts from travel agency, cruise, hotel and resort, and tour and destination segments. Speakers include Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of Jamaica, Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, airline consumer advocate Bill McGee, and travel personality Pauline Frommer.

In addition to exploring exhibits, the public will have ample opportunity to join engaging presentations, including a Keynote Panel Session on “How Top Travel Experts See Travel in 2023," and multiple sessions designed to engage and inform travelers on the essentials of travel planning. Sessions include:

• The Cruise Track will feature cruise experts on everything from “How to Experience the Hottest New Expedition Cruises" to “Cruising Like a Traveler and Not Like a Tourist."
• The Meet the Experts Track will offer guest speakers on everything from “The Hottest and Most Affordable Destinations" to an insider look at “Where the Influencers Go."
• The Traveling Better Track will offer insights into “How to Choose the Right Insurance," “How to Plan the Perfect Honeymoon and Destination Wedding," and more.
• The Destinations Track will provide insights on where to travel and how, such as “How to Find the Perfect Trip to Italy" and “Planning a Successful Sustainable and Responsible Travel Trip."
• The Resorts Track will dip into the expansion of luxury hotels and resorts with seminars such as “What to Look for in a Luxury Resort" and “How to Pick the Perfect All-Inclusive Trip"
• The Resources Track will cover “The Best Travel Gear and Gadgets of 2022/23"

About the International Travel Show  The International Travel Show (ITS2022), presenting sponsor Travel + Leisure, is a world-class travel industry trade and consumer travel event in New York City featuring educational seminars and activations, a major exhibition with cultural and regional pavilions showcasing hundreds of travel companies and destinations from around the world. ITS2022 brings together the travel industry to address issues that are key to the future of travel and tourism, provide educational and informational seminars to travel professionals and the traveling public and serve as a platform for emerging solutions for the global tourism marketplace. For more information, visit  www.nyInternationalTravelShow.com

About Travel + Leisure Co.  Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading membership and leisure travel company, with nearly 20 travel brands across its resort, travel club, and lifestyle portfolio. The company provides outstanding vacation experiences and travel inspiration to millions of owners, members, and subscribers every year through its products and services: Wyndham Destinations, the largest vacation ownership company with more than 245 vacation club resort locations across the globe, and the world's foremost membership travel business that includes the largest vacation exchange company and subscription travel brands, featuring top travel content and travel services including the brand's eponymous travel club. We put the world on vacation. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com.

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The New York Times Travel Show 2017

The New York Times Travel Show brings together travelers and industry professionals from around the world for a fun weekend of excursions in New York City.

Held at the Jacob Javits Center, the largest travel industry conference in North America, kicks off with Trade Day for media and travel professionals.

This is a great way to mix-n-mingle with industry experts and get up-to-speed on the current state of travel and the future outlook of travel. Travel leaders share challenges and opportunities for travel agents, cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, bloggers, and other travel professionals. Various panels discuss trends and growth opportunities to help you navigate the evolving travel landscape.

Having just returned , the Focus on Cuba panel was interesting and timely. Moderated by John McAuliff, founder and Executive Director of Cuba/US People to People Partnership and Fund for Reconciliation and Development.

Panelists discussed the rise of Cuban travel and increasing number of commercial airlines now flying direct from many destinations such as New York, Miami, Atlanta, and ports throughout Florida.

A favorite, The Focus on Wellness Travel .

Staying healthy while on the road isn’t always easy. Panelists discussed ways for companies, tour operators, and travel professionals to incorporate and promote wellness as part of their vacation packages and destinations.

While the panel itself focused on marketing to consumers, the Wellness Pavilion the following day offered many booths to help travelers live well on the road. The Get Fit station for example offered an excellent demonstration on how to incorporate exercise during travel.

New York Times Bestselling Author Tosca Reno shared tips for how to “train your butt to boost your metabolism”.

CDC promoted healthy travel at The New York Times Travel Show too sharing 5 healthy travel tips all travelers need to know.

There’s something for everyone at The New York Times Travel Show.

Throughout the weekend, consumers enjoyed a number of exhibits and booths dedicated to travel and lifestyle.

Foodies indulged in Taste of the World which offered cuisines from around the world. I was too happy to have a cup of Indonesian coffee since I’d gone through my stash following a recent trip to Bali.

Budget travelers delighted in special discounted rates and fares. Others won free trips!

I even got in on the action as a travel blogger and gave away free travel vouchers throughout the weekend to promote solo female travel.

Catching up with one of my favorite destinations, the Seychelles Tourism Board, was a joy. See why Seychelles Islands should be on your bucket list .

Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours offered history buffs a chance to travel the world with narrators who guide you while  roaming the trails of America’s war heroes .

And, luxury travelers escaped with accommodations like Ani Villas who shared a glimpse into the pure opulence that awaits you at any of their worldwide destinations.

With record-breaking attendance, you’ll want to add The New York Times Travel Show to your calendar for 2018!

It truly is the fastest way to travel around the world in a weekend.

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In New York City , summer is the season for festivals and festivities, rooftops and sidewalks, long lunches and longer weekends. The city’s pace may slow down, but the influx of tourists picks up. The New York City Tourism Bureau estimates that the five boroughs will welcome 64.5 million visitors in 2024. So, it’s safe to assume that many of the city’s most famous attractions will be packed.

If you want to see quintessential New York City sights but don’t feel like dealing with the crowds, here’s a local’s list of excellent alternatives to keep in your back pocket.

Instead of Ellis Island , Try Governors Island

A ferry ride to Ellis Island to visit Lady Liberty seems like an obvious must-see. And that is precisely why you’re guaranteed to find lines stretching around Battery Park and back whatever weekend you’re in town.

Instead, why not take the ferry in a different direction and spend the day at Governors Island? You’ll still enjoy Statue of Liberty views as you explore the 172-acre island, but on this stretch, you can rent a beach cruiser from Blazing Saddles and explore the impressive public artworks and myriad food trucks, which includes weekend appearances by Brooklyn’s Threes Brewing and the resident sheep living in Hammock Grove.

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Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park.

Instead of Central Park , Try Prospect Park

If you can’t find a spot for a picnic blanket on Central Park’s Great Lawn, pack up your wicker basket and head to Brooklyn’s backyard, Prospect Park. Landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed both parks. But there is a difference: the Brooklyn green space offers more freedom. Long Meadow runs nearly a mile along Prospect Park’s west side, guaranteeing enough space for a picnic blanket and much more.

Should you be staying in Manhattan, it’s understandable that you’ll want to make a day of it at Prospect Park. The rolling 526 acres offer enough activities to fill a weekend. If you visit on Saturday, swing by the 30-plus vendors at the farmers market at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to stock up on picnic supplies. Stop by the park any day but Monday and you’ll also have a chance to catch some late-spring bloom brilliance at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Avoid the mayhem at MoMA here.

Instead of MoMA , Try the Cooper Hewitt

The MoMA boasts one of the world’s best collections of modern art. But on weekends, the cost of admission comes with hour-long lines and crowds elbowing one another for a glimpse of a Van Gogh. The Upper East Side’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum tends to fly under most tourists’ radar.

The landmark building, an ivy-covered, 64-room Carnegie mansion, is itself a work of art and a piece of Manhattan history. The museum’s historic and contemporary design specialty befits its elegant exterior. Design buffs will pore over the museum’s collection of more than 215,000 design objects and a gift shop that rivals MoMA’s. And if you’re not in the mood to spend a sunny day inside a museum, the Cooper Hewitt boasts a gorgeous outdoor garden across the street from Central Park.

Instead of J.G. Melon , Try EJ’s Luncheonette

J.G. Melon, the longtime Upper East Side pub standard, is notorious for its cash-only policy and a queue stretching down the street of diners in pursuit of one of the city’s best burgers. But there is no need to worry if you’re in the area with a growling stomach or forgot to stop at the ATM because there’s another Manhattan institution just a minute away.

For nearly four decades, EJ’s Luncheonette has proudly continued the quintessential New York City tradition of serving a straightforward menu from the counter. But don’t be fooled by its traditional setup. While Formica tables and turquoise booths create a nostalgic atmosphere, the menu surprises with its modern twists. In addition to traditional burgers and open-faced pastrami sandwiches, you’ll find delicious vegetarian-friendly alternatives. And credit cards are welcomed.

Instead of Bemelmans , Try Monkey Bar

Unless you are a guest of Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Carlyle Hotel , nabbing a seat at its Bemelmans Bar — famed for its red-suited staffers, art deco ambiance and Madeline author Ludwig Bemelmans’ whimsical murals — is nearly impossible.

Fortunately, Manhattan has no shortage of martinis. If you seek a spot with the same Mad Men -era style, look no further than Midtown’s Monkey Bar. Serving Vesper martinis to well-heeled guests in red leather banquettes since 1936, Monkey Bar features an eye-catching mural depicting some of the bar’s bygone regulars, like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker and Fred Astaire. And unlike Bemelmans, Monkey Bar accepts reservations.

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Security has been tightened following reported ISIS threat in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan scheduled for 9 June , but the threat has not affected the movement of Indian players in and around New York, according to a report in News18 CricketNext . “No directive has been issued to the players and they can normally roam about in New York. Security has been brilliant ever since the team has landed and it was excellent during the warm-up game too,” a source close to the development told News18 CricketNext .

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Even on Saturday, security had been beefed up for the India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup warm-up match in New York. During the match, an intruder stormed onto the field and had to be stopped by NYPD police offers, who pinned the fan down before handcuffing him.  Rohit had also gestured to the police officials, asking them to take it easy with the fan.

Patrick J Ryder, Nassau County’s police commissioner, has assured that the stadium would be the “safest place” to be in Nassau county on 9 June. “I can guarantee you this — the safest place to be in Nassau County on June 9th will be inside that stadium,” he had told CNN.

Meanwhile, following their 60-run win over Bangladesh in the warm-up match, the Team India players were given a rest day on and practice sessions weren’t scheduled for Sunday. Virat Kohli was the last player to join the squad after he arrived in New York on Friday. Ultimately, Kohli was not part of the practice match against Bangladesh.

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What sorts of journeys do today’s travelers dream about? Where would they like to go? What do they hope to do when they get there? How much are they willing to spend on it all? And what should industry stakeholders do to adapt to the traveler psychology of the moment?

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To gauge what’s on the minds of current-day travelers, we surveyed more than 5,000 of them in February and March of this year. 1 Unless otherwise noted, the source for all data and projections is McKinsey State of Travel Survey, 5,061 participants, February 27 to March 11, 2024. Our universe of respondents included travelers from five major, representative source markets: China, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. All respondents took at least one leisure trip in the past two years. We asked them more than 50 questions about their motivations, behavior, and expectations.

Results from this survey, supplemented with findings from focus groups and other additional research, suggest six vital trends that are shaping traveler sentiment now.

Travel has become a top priority, especially for younger generations

Sixty-six percent of the travelers we surveyed say they’re more interested in travel now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This pattern holds across all surveyed age groups and nationalities. Respondents also indicate that they’re planning more trips in 2024 than they did in 2023.

Travel isn’t merely an interest these days. It’s become a priority—even amid uncertain economic conditions that can make budgeting a challenge. Travel continues to be one of the fastest-growing consumer spending areas, rising 6 percent over a recent 12-month period in the United States, even when adjusted for inflation. Only 15 percent of our survey respondents say they’re trying to save money by reducing the number of trips they go on. And in the February 2024 McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Survey of more than 4,000 participants, 33 percent of consumers said they planned to splurge on travel, ranking it the third-most-popular splurge category—trailing only eating at home and eating out at restaurants. 2 Christina Adams, Kari Alldredge, Lily Highman, and Sajal Kohli, “An update on US consumer sentiment: Consumers see a brighter future ahead,” McKinsey, February 29, 2024.

Younger generations appear to propel much of the rising interest in travel (Exhibit 1). In 2023, millennials and Gen Zers took, on average, nearly five trips, versus less than four for Gen Xers and baby boomers. Millennials and Gen Zers also say they devote, on average, 29 percent of their incomes to travel, compared with 26 percent for Gen Zers and 25 percent for baby boomers.

Younger travelers are the most keen to venture abroad

Younger travelers are particularly excited about international travel. Gen Zers and millennials who responded to our survey are planning a nearly equal number of international and domestic trips in 2024, no matter their country of origin, whereas older generations are planning to take roughly twice as many domestic trips (Exhibit 2).

Younger travelers’ thirst for novelty might be motivating their urge to cross borders. Gen Zers say their number-one consideration when selecting a destination is their desire to experience someplace new. For Gen Xers, visiting a new place comes in at number eight, behind factors such as cost, ease of getting around, and quality of accommodation.

There might be a mindset shift under way, with international travel feeling more within reach for younger travelers—in terms of both cost and convenience. Younger travelers have become adept at spotting international destinations that feature more affordable prices or comparatively weak currencies. Low-cost airlines have proliferated, carrying 35 percent of the world’s booked seats over a recent 12-month period. 3 “Low-cost carriers in the aviation industry: What are they?,” OAG Aviation Worldwide, September 13, 2023. Meanwhile, translation software is lowering language barriers, mobile connectivity overseas is becoming cheaper and more hassle free, and recent visa initiatives in various regions have made passport-related obstacles easier to overcome.

It remains to be seen whether this mindset shift will endure as younger generations get older. But early evidence from millennials suggests that they’ve retained their interest in international travel even as they’ve begun to age and form families. It could be that this is a lasting attitude adjustment, influenced as much by the changing dynamics of travel as it is by youth.

Baby boomers are willing to spend if they see value

Baby boomers are selective about their travel choices and travel spending. Enjoying time with family and friends is their number-one motivation for taking a trip. Experiencing a new destination is less important to them—by as much as 15 percentage points—than to any other demographic.

Although older travelers appreciate the convenience that technology can offer, they prefer human contact in many contexts (Exhibit 3). For example, 44 percent of baby boomers—versus only 30 percent of other respondents—say they value having a travel agent book an entire travel experience for them. And only 42 percent of baby boomers have used a mobile app to book transportation, versus 71 percent of other respondents.

While this generation typically has more accumulated savings than other generations, they remain thoughtful about how they choose to spend. Their top two cited reasons for not traveling more are “travel is becoming too expensive” and “not having enough money to travel.” They make up demographic most willing to visit a destination out of season, with 62 percent saying they’re open to off-peak travel to bring costs down.

Baby boomers might be willing to spend strategically, in ways that make travel more convenient and less burdensome. For example, whereas 37 percent of Gen Zers are willing to take a cheaper flight to lower their travel costs—even if it means flying at inconvenient times or with a stopover—only 22 percent of baby boomers say they’ll do the same. But these older travelers don’t splurge indiscriminately: only 7 percent describe their attitude toward spending as “I go out all the way when I travel.” They’re much more willing to forgo experiences to save money, identifying this as the first area where they cut spending. Gen Zers, on the other hand, will cut all other expense categories before they trim experiences.

Whatever baby boomers’ stated feelings and preferences, they still account for a substantial share of travel spending. And they still spend more than younger generations—three times more per traveler than Gen Zers in 2023, for example.

The adventure starts before the trip begins

Travelers are delighting in crafting their own trips. Only 17 percent of survey respondents say they used a travel agent to book a trip in the past year. When asked why, respondents’ top-cited reason is that they want full control over their itineraries. Their second-most-cited reason? They simply enjoy the planning process. In fact, studies have shown that the anticipation of a journey can lead to higher levels of happiness than the journey itself. 4 Jeroen Nawijn et al., “Vacationers happier, but most not happier after a holiday,” Applied Research in Quality of Life , March 2010, Volume 5, Number 1.

When seeking inspiration during the planning process, respondents are most likely to turn to friends and family—either directly or on social media (Exhibit 4). Advice from other travelers is also sought after. Fewer and fewer travelers rely on travel guidebooks for inspiration.

Today’s travelers tend to view the planning process, in part, as a treasure hunt. Seventy-seven percent of respondents describe the research phase as an effort to ensure that they’re finding good deals or saving money. And all demographics describe “value for money” as the most important factor when choosing a booking channel.

Unexpected traveler archetypes are emerging

When we analyzed our survey results, we identified seven clusters of travelers who express shared attitudes and motivations toward travel. While the distribution of these archetypes varies across source markets, respondents within each archetype exhibit strong similarities:

Seven clusters of travelers express shared attitudes and motivations toward travel. Each archetype’s distribution varies across source markets, but the travelers within them exhibit strong similarities.

• Sun and beach travelers (23 percent of respondents). These vacationers travel rarely and spend frugally, preferring sun and beach destinations that are easy to get to. They like to relax and visit with family. They’re relatively more likely to place significant value on nonstop flights (72 percent, versus 54 percent overall) and are less interested in authentic and immersive experiences (only 13 percent say these are main reasons why they travel).
• Culture and authenticity seekers (18 percent). These are active and high-budget travelers who typically spend more than $150 per day on holiday, love to sightsee, are willing to spend on experiences, and don’t want to settle for typical bucket-list destinations. Only 6 percent prioritize familiarity when choosing where to go—the lowest percentage of any traveler segment. This segment is also least likely (at 17 percent) to say they would shorten a holiday to save money.
• Strategic spenders (14 percent). These travelers are open to selectively splurging on authentic, carefully curated experiences. But they keep a watchful eye on total spending. They’re willing to sacrifice some conveniences, such as nonstop flights, in the interest of cost savings.
• Trend-conscious jet-setters (14 percent). Travelers in this high-budget group (they spend more than $150 per day when traveling) turn first to friends and family (79 percent) and then to social media (62 percent) when scouting destinations. Seventy-six percent say the popularity of a destination is an important factor, compared with 63 percent overall. And 75 percent say they focus on hotel brands when selecting accommodations.
• Cost-conscious travelers (11 percent). This travel segment is made up of predominantly older travelers who travel rarely and frequently return to the same destinations and activities. They’re relatively more likely to care about the familiarity of a destination (54 percent, versus 35 percent overall) and the cost of the trip (76 percent, versus 65 percent overall).
• Premium travelers (12 percent). This segment expects high-quality trappings when they travel, and only 20 percent say that cost is an important factor. These frequent travelers are especially selective about accommodation—they, on average, are more likely than travelers overall to care about brand, prestige, exclusivity, design, decor, amenities, and sustainability. Similarly to trend-conscious jet-setters, this traveler segment is, on average, more likely than travelers overall (at 27 percent, versus 18 percent) to be swayed by celebrities and influencers when choosing travel destinations.
• Adventure seekers (8 percent). This younger segment enjoys active holidays that present opportunities to encounter like-minded travelers. Nineteen percent say they’re motivated by adventure and physical activities, and 15 percent say meeting new people is a major reason why they travel. They aren’t after large-group events; instead, they prefer small-group adventures. This segment prizes remoteness, privacy, and sustainability.

What travelers want depends on where they’re from

When asked what trips survey respondents are planning next, 69 percent of Chinese respondents say they plan to visit a famous site—a marked difference from the 20 percent of North American and European travelers who say the same. Chinese travelers are particularly motivated by sightseeing: 50 percent cite visiting attractions as their main reason for traveling, versus an average of 33 percent for those from other countries.

Emirati travelers, like their Chinese counterparts, favor iconic destinations, with 43 percent saying they plan to visit a famous site. They also have a penchant for shopping and outdoor activities. Fifty-six percent of respondents from the United Arab Emirates describe the range of available shopping options as an important factor when selecting a destination—a far higher proportion than the 35 percent of other respondents. And respondents from the United Arab Emirates report going on a greater number of active vacations (involving, for instance, hiking or biking) than any other nationality.

Travelers from Europe and North America are especially keen to escape their daily routines. Respondents from Germany (45 percent), the United States (40 percent), and the United Kingdom (38 percent) place importance on “getting away from it all.” Only 17 percent of respondents from China and the Middle East feel the same way. European travelers are particularly fond of beach getaways: respondents from the United Kingdom and Germany cite “soaking in the sun” at twice the rate of American respondents as a main reason they travel.

Travel is a collective story, with destinations as the backdrop

Younger generations are prioritizing experiences over possessions. Fifty-two percent of Gen Zers in our survey say they splurge on experiences, compared with only 29 percent of baby boomers (Exhibit 5). Gen Z travelers will try to save money on flights, local transportation, shopping, and food before they’ll look to trim their spending on experiences. Even terminology used by younger generations to describe travel is experience oriented: “Never stop exploring” is tagged to nearly 30 million posts on Instagram.

The value of experiences is often realized in the stories people tell about them. Books and films have spurred tourists to flock to specific destinations (for instance, when droves of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia [Viking Penguin, 2006] readers visited Bali). And travel has always been a word-of-mouth business, in which travelers’ stories—crafted from their experiences—can inspire other travelers to follow in their footsteps.

Social media is the latest link in this chain: a technology-driven, collective storytelling platform. Ninety-two percent of younger travelers in our survey say their last trip was motivated in some way by social media. Their major sources of social inspiration, however, aren’t necessarily influencers or celebrities (30 percent) but rather friends and family (42 percent). Consumers’ real-life social networks are filled with extremely effective microinfluencers.

Posting vacation selfies is a popular way to share the story of a journey. But a growing number of social media users are searching for ways to present their travel narratives in a more detailed and more enduring fashion, and new apps and platforms are emerging to help them do so. The microblogging app Polarsteps, which more than nine million people have downloaded, helps travelers plan, track, and then share their travels—allowing journeys to be captured in hardcover books that document routes, travel statistics, and musings.

Giving today’s travelers what they need and want

From our survey findings, important takeaways emerge that can help tourism industry players engage with today’s travelers.

Know customer segments inside and out

Serving up a one-size-fits-all experience is no longer sufficient. Using data to segment customers by behavior can help tourism players identify opportunities to tailor their approaches more narrowly.

Cutting-edge data strategies aren’t always necessary to get started. Look-alike analysis and hypothesis-driven testing can go a long way. Even without having data about a specific family’s previous travel patterns, for example, an airline might be able to hypothesize that a family of four traveling from New York to Denver on a long weekend in February is going skiing—and therefore might be interested in a discounted offer that lets them check an additional piece of luggage.

The same philosophy applies to personalization, which doesn’t necessarily need to be focused on a single individual. Merely having a clearer sense of the specific segments that a provider is targeting can help it craft a more compelling offer. Instead of simply creating an offer geared toward families, for instance, providers might build an offer tailored to families who are likely to visit in the spring and will be primarily interested in outdoor activities. And instead of relying on standard tourist activities, providers might find ways to cater to more specific traveler interests—for example, facilitating a home-cooked meal with locals instead of serving up a fine-dining experience.

Help travelers share their journeys

Today’s travelers want to share their travel stories. And friends and family back home are more likely to be influenced by these stories than by anything else they see or hear. Providers should consider ways to tap into this underexploited marketing channel.

Hotels can install a photo booth that enables guests to share pictures from their journeys. Guests can be given small souvenirs to take home to their friends and family. Hotels might also send guests photos on the anniversary of a trip to help jog happy memories and prompt a future booking.

Given the right incentives, customers can act as a distributed team of marketers. Reposting guests’ social media photos and videos, for example, or spurring engagement with contests and shareable promo codes can encourage travelers to become evangelists across an array of different channels.

Recognize younger generations’ unquenchable thirst for travel

Younger travelers’ remarkable desire for experiences isn’t always in line with their budgets—or with providers’ standard offerings. A new generation of customers is ripe to be cultivated if providers can effectively meet their needs:

• Travel companies can better match lower-budget accommodations with younger travelers’ preferences by incorporating modern design into rooms and facilities, curating on-site social events, and locating properties in trendy neighborhoods.
• More affordable alternatives to classic tourist activities (for example, outdoor fitness classes instead of spas or street food crawls instead of fine dining) can be integrated into targeted packages.
• Familiar destinations can be reinvented for younger travelers by focusing on experiences (for instance, a street art tour of Paris) instead of more traditional attractions (such as the Eiffel Tower).

Cater to older travelers by using a human touch and featuring family-oriented activities

Older generations remain a major source of travel spending. Providers can look for ways to keep these travelers coming back by meeting their unique needs:

• While older travelers are growing more comfortable with technology, they continue to favor human interaction. Stakeholders can cater to this preference by maintaining in-person visitor centers and other touchpoints that emphasize a human touch.
• Older travelers are generally fond of returning to familiar destinations. Providers can look to maximize repeat business by keeping track of guest information that aids personalization (such as favorite meals or wedding anniversary dates). Identifying historical behavior patterns (for example, parents repeatedly visiting children in the same city) can help providers make targeted offers that could maximize spending (for example, a museum subscription in that city).
• The off-seasonal travel patterns that older travelers often exhibit might open opportunities for providers to create appealing experiences scheduled for lower-occupancy periods—for example, an autumn wellness retreat at a popular summer destination.
• Older travelers’ propensity to visit family and friends opens the door to offerings that appeal to a range of generations, such as small-group trips pairing activities for grandparents and grandchildren.

Travelers are more interested in travel—and more willing to spend on it—than ever before. But the familiar, one-size-fits-all tourism offerings of the past have grown outdated. Today’s travelers want to indulge in creative experiences that are tailored to their priorities and personal narratives. The good news for providers: new technology and new approaches, coupled with tried-and-true strengths such as managerial stamina and careful attention to service, are making it easier than ever to shape personalized offerings that can satisfy a traveler’s unique needs.

Caroline Tufft is a senior partner in McKinsey’s London office, Margaux Constantin is a partner in the Dubai office, Matteo Pacca is a senior partner in the Paris office, Ryan Mann is a partner in the Chicago office, Ivan Gladstone is an associate partner in the Riyadh office, and Jasperina de Vries is an associate partner in the Amsterdam office.

The authors wish to thank Abdulhadi Alghamdi, Alessandra Powell, Alex Dichter, Cedric Tsai, Diane Vu, Elisa Wallwitz, Lily Miller, Maggie Coffey, Nadya Snezhkova, Nick Meronyk, Paulina Baum, Peimin Suo, Rebecca Stone, Sarah Fellay, Sarah Sahel, Sophia Wang, Steffen Fuchs, Steffen Köpke, Steve Saxon, and Urs Binggeli for their contributions to this article.

This article was edited by Seth Stevenson, a senior editor in the New York office.

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In Mr. Trump’s case, of course, he is applying — as it were — for a steady job as president of the United States, a campaign that may be complicated by his new status as a felon. Mr. Trump will likely be required to regularly report to a probation officer, and rules on travel could be imposed.

Mr. Trump was convicted of 34 Class E felonies, New York’s lowest level , each of which carry a potential penalty of up to four years in prison. Probation or home confinement are other possibilities that Justice Merchan can consider.

That said, Justice Merchan has indicated in the past that he takes white-collar crime seriously . If he did impose prison time, he would likely impose the punishment concurrently, meaning that Mr. Trump would serve time on each of the counts he was convicted of simultaneously.

If Mr. Trump were instead sentenced to probation, he could still be jailed if he were later found to have committed additional crimes. Mr. Trump, 77, currently faces three other criminal cases: two federal, dealing with his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election , and a state case in Georgia that concerns election interference.

Mr. Trump’s lawyers can file a notice of appeal after sentencing, scheduled for July 11 at 10 a.m. And the judge could stay any punishment during an appeal, something that could delay punishment beyond Election Day.

The proceedings will continue even if he wins: Because it’s a state case, not federal, Mr. Trump would have no power as president to pardon himself .

Jesse McKinley is a Times reporter covering upstate New York, courts and politics. More about Jesse McKinley

Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about Maggie Astor

Our Coverage of the Trump Hush-Money Trial

Guilty Verdict : Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts  of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his bid for the White House in 2016, making him the first American president to be declared a felon .

What Happens Next: Trump’s sentencing hearing on July 11 will trigger a long and winding appeals process , though he has few ways to overturn the decision .

Reactions: Trump’s conviction reverberated quickly across the country  and around the world . Here’s what voters , New Yorkers , Republicans , Trump supporters  and President Biden  had to say.

The Presidential Race : The political fallout of Trump’s conviction is far from certain , but the verdict will test America’s traditions, legal institutions and ability to hold an election under historic partisan tension .

Making the Case: Over six weeks and the testimony of 20 witnesses, the Manhattan district attorney’s office wove a sprawling story  of election interference and falsified business records.

Legal Luck Runs Out: The four criminal cases that threatened Trump’s freedom had been stumbling along, pleasing his advisers. Then his good fortune expired .