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International Tourist Guide Day 2017 Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox International Tourist Guide Day is held on 21st February each year, and is an initiative of the WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations). This is a great day for guides all over the world to help promote our industry, and to offer complimentary tours and programs to our communities… Read More
GANYC is in the NYTimes! Posted on: by amada.anderson Our association traveled to Iran for the World Federation of Tourist Guides Convention January 23-February 1st we returned to our country with apprehension and sadness due to Trump's travel bans.  When we created this bid to host the next WFTGA convention our enthusiasm was detailed and set… Read More
GANYC's Presentation at WFTGA Convention 2017 Posted on: by Jeremy.Wilcox Here is the full video of GANYC's bid presentation at the just-completed WFTGA conference in Tehran.   We cannot thank our bid committee members enough for their hard work this past year, as well as to all GANYC members who assisted them. They are true peace ambassadors for our… Read More
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