Digital showcase launched by NYC & Company

Thursday, April 2, 2020

For those who may be seeking an escape in light of the current global Covid-19 situation, NYC & Company has begun highlighting ways to experience the iconic cultural scene of the city virtually.

Fred Dixon, NYC & Company chief executive, said that  during this unprecedented time, New York City’s world-class tourism community is offering a wide-ranging virtual taste of the destination’s renowned cultural experiences.

They  encourage New Yorkers and would-be travellers alike to show support and embrace escapism through the currently available, online offerings of the city’s attractions, museums, performing arts venues and beyond.

Be it educational programs to critically-acclaimed independent films; soaring orchestral arrangements to inspired choreography; innovative theatre to engaging visual arts; and digitised museum exhibitions to virtual neighbourhood tours, there is something for everyone interested in experiencing NYC.

Anne del Castillo, commissioner of the mayoral office of media and entertainment said that New York City is home to the world’s most talented, committed, and diverse arts and entertainment community who continue to find ways to inspire us even in the most difficult times.

They felt proud to connect everyone to the best the creative capital has to offer and bring all of us together, even when we’re apart.”

NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organisation for the five boroughs of New York City. It has launched the latest initiative in partnership with the department of cultural affairs and mayoral office for media and entertainment.

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