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Hosting our guest from the WFTGA, Maricar Donato Posted on: by robert.gelber It was my pleasure today to spend time with Maricar Donato, Trainer extraordinaire from the World Federation of Tour Guides Association (WFTGA).  Maricar was visiting New York and staying at the Row Hotel in Times Square, where she met with a group of members of GANYC on Thursday.  This… Read More
DESTINATION NEW YORK Episode #8 Michael Dillinger, NFTGA Conference Posted on: by aaron.tabackman Live from the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C., GANYC joins the National Federation of Tourist Guides Association bi-annual conference.    Host and GANYC Member Aaron Tabackman interviews the new president of the Guides Association of New York City, Michael Dillinger, along with the… Read More
NFTGA Conference Roundup Posted on: by michael.morgenthal GANYC was well represented at the 2016 NFTGA-USA Conference, as 22 members made their way to Washington, DC, from January 20-22. We joined about 75 colleagues from 10 other Guides Associations from around the United States for three days of discussions, meetings and networking. The main word on… Read More
Spotlight on Industry Partner: Neirs Tavern Posted on: by amada.anderson   Introducing Loycent Gorden of Neir's Tavern, the most famous bar you've never heard of.    What year did your business open? 1829   Has your company or organization or any members of the organization received any awards (recently or in the past… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Member: Becky Hoffman Posted on: by amada.anderson We would like to introduce one of our GANYC tour guides, Becky Hoffman!   Bio: Meet Becky Hoffman, a woman who brings much enthusiasm as a New York City Tour Guide! In 1997, Becky trained with ITMI (International Tour Management Institute) and has been an active tour guide since her… Read More
GANYC Response to Québec situation Posted on: by michael.dillinger This is GANYC's response to the licensing issue in Québec.   Guides Association of New York City P O BOX 4648 New York, NY 10185-4648 E-Mail: president@ganyc.org Phone: 855-57-GANYC   January 15, 2016   GANYC - Guides Association of New York City, a member of the WFTGA and… Read More
Spotlight on GANYC Member: Minna Scharff Posted on: by amada.anderson Spotlight on GANYC guide:   We would like to introduce one of our GANYC tour guides, Minna Scharff.     Bio: Born in Brooklyn, a soccer mom in Greenwich Village (no minivan, just the "3" and "F" trains) and now a tour guide that explores everything old and new in her… Read More
Spotlight on Industry Partner: Pocodot Posted on: by amada.anderson Ladies and Gentleman please meet one of our new industry partners, POCODOT. Today we are introducing Mr. Victor Young their Chief Executive officer.     His professional Bio: As Chief Executive Officer, Victor is responsible for product vision and overall business direction.… Read More
A review of 54 below when it first opened Posted on: by Anonymous A New Club in Town After the demise of the Oak Room at the Algonquin and the news that Feinstein’s at the Regency will relocate when the Loews hotel undergoes major renovations cabaret fans can enjoy a new club in town, 54 Below. Occupying the space that once was the “VIP Room” at the notorious… Read More
GANYC Members Testimony at Landmarks Preservation Commission Backlog Initiative Public Hearings Posted on: by michael.morgenthal   GANYC members heeded the call to testify in front of the Landmarks Preservation Council at its October and November public hearings on 95 calendared properties throughout the 5 boroughs.    We have included snippets of testimony of GANYC members below. Those who testified included… Read More