New York City

New York City Tourism + Conventions is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of NYC. Our mission is to invite the world and energize the City, building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.

TAXES

  • How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? Currently: 8.875% New York State, 5% New York City, plus $3.50 occupancy per room per night.
  • How much is the F&B tax? 8.875%
  • How much is the average F&B gratuity? 25%

AIRPORT

  • How many miles from the airport to downtown?
    1. Newark: 14 Miles
    1. JFK: 18.6 Miles
    1. LaGuardia: 9.5 Miles
    1. Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available?- Yes. We have buses, subways, trains. Excellent public transportation in NYC.
  • How much does the public transportation cost?
    • Subways: Fare is $2.75 per ride with options to purchase weekly and monthly fares.
  • Newark: Flat-rate $15.25 ticket for a connection on an NJ Transit into New York’s Penn Station.
  • JFK: Subway: $10.50 ($7.75 for AirTrain JFK and $2.75 for subway).LaGuardia: • Public bus: fare is $2.75 for the Select Bus Service M60 between LaGuardia and Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
  • What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown?
    • Newark: The cost is $18 for one way, or $30 for round trip.
    • JFK: Subway: $10.50 ($7.75 for AirTrain JFK and $2.75 for subway).
    • LaGuardia: Public bus: fare is $2.75 for the Select Bus Service M60 between LaGuardia and Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
    • What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown?
      • Newark: Metered fares range $60–70 (excluding surcharges, tolls and gratuity).
  • JFK: Subway: The flat-rate fare is $52 (excluding surcharges, tolls and gratuity).
  • LaGuardia: Metered fare is approximately $30–38 (excluding surcharges, tolls, and gratuity).
  • How many daily flights into the airport?
    • Newark: Around 1,200 flights a day.
    • JFK: Around 1,248 flights a day.
    • LaGuardia: Around 947 flights a day.
    • How many daily flights out of airport?
      • Newark: Around 1,035 flights a day.
      • JFK: Around 1,173 flights a day.
      • LaGuardia: Around  flights a day.
    • Is the airport a hub for any carrier?
      • Newark: United Airlines.
      • JFK: JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
      • LaGuardia: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
  • What are the major carriers serving airport?
  • Newark: More than 30 airlines operate out of Newark Liberty International Airport, including Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, and United.
  • JFK: More than 70 airlines operate out of JFK, including Emirates, Delta, American Airlines, Aeroflot, Air France, Alaska Airlines, and British Airways.
  • LaGuardia: Some of the major airlines are Air Canada, Air Canada Express, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, and Frontier Airlines.
  • How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? 75,827 total rooms.
  • How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center?- 72,727
  • How many headquarter hotel properties?- 5+ Headquarter Hotels
  • How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property?- 1,966 guest rooms
  • Can you list hotels by rating?? 5-star , 4-star, 3-star?
  • Please refer to our New York City Tourism Meeting Planner Guide https://www.business.nyctourism.com/meeting-planners

CONVENTION CENTER

  • How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center? 850,00 Sq. Feet
  • How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 500,000 Sq. Feet on Level 3 + 305,000 on Level 1
  • How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 1.2M Sq. Feet
  • How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 122 meeting rooms
  • How big is the largest meeting room? 54,000 Sq. Feet
    • How many ballrooms does the convention center have?- 2
    • How big is the largest ballroom?- 54,000 Sq. Feet
    • When was the last renovation or expansion?- 2021
    • When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled?- N/A
    • Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center? –  Yes, Free basic Wi-Fi
    • Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider?- Yes
    • Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider?- No
    • Is there an exclusive in-house decorator?- We have an approved list.
    • Is there an exclusive in-house caterer?- Yes
    • Is the convention center a union property?- Yes
    • If union property, can you provide estimated pricing list?

OFF SITE VENUES

  • How many off-site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people?- 3 separate venues.
  • How many off-site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people?- 8+ venues.
  • How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center?- 30+ restaurants.
  • Can you list 3-5 local attractions and their whereabouts?-
  • The Edge Building, 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001- .4 of a Mile.
    • Empire State Building, 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001- 1.2 Miles.
    • Summit One Vanderbilt, 45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017- 1.6 Miles.
    • Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111- 1.8 Miles.
    • One World Observatory, West Street, New York, NY- 3.3 Miles.