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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
Spotlight on Industry Partner: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC industry partner -- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 Website: https://www.moma.org Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ================================= What year did your business open? 1929. Can you tell us a little about your… Read More
NYC Tourist Guides In The News! Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Last month, GANYC member Brian Fisher appeared on CNN, promoting local guides. He has provided us with a video of the segment. We love seeing our members-- and the NYC guide community-- get a media spotlight for their contributions to our city. Remember: a GANYC guide is the best bang for your (… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Monia Bonaldo Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide: Monia Bonaldo!   Company: GuidaTuristicaNYC Phone: 1-917-951‑2527 Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram =====================================   How long have you been a tour guide? Almost 3 years. What drove you to become a tour guide? I… Read More
Spotlight on Industry Partner: Museum at Eldridge Street Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC industry partner -- Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, NY NY 10002 Website: https://www.eldridgestreet.org Email Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ================================= What year did your business open? 2007. Can you tell us a little about… Read More
Membership Renewals & GANYC Elections Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Just some logistical notes: 1. We are beginning to process membership renewals for existing members. You should have received an email from GANYC this past weekend with instructions. Please check your spam email if you didn't see it. See the following link for any clarifications needed on how to… Read More
Licensed Tour Guide is Standup Comic and Performed at Comedy Festival Posted on: by aaron.tabackman Licensed Tour Guide is Standup Comic and Performed at Comedy Festival  by Aaron Tabackman After being a double decker tour guide for over seven and half years and training meticilously for nearly as long in order to produce a first rate, world class tour, I feel as if one key ingredient is… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Fred Sosa Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Introducing GANYC guide Fred Sosa working for: On Location Tours Website: On Location Tours Email Phone: 212-913-9780 Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube =========================================== How long have you been a tour guide? 18 years.… Read More