CONCIERGE CORNER

EXECUTIVE

CEO/PUBLISHER

Peter Flower p.flower@govisit.media

GENERAL MANAGER OF DIGITAL MEDIA

Paul Bausch

EDITORIAL & DESIGN

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Melanie Lee melanie.lee@govisit.media

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Renee’ Mafaro, Concierge at The Sherry-Netherland

Q: WHY DO YOU REFER YOUR GUESTS TO THE WELCOME GUIDE, AND WHAT MAKES IT AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE?

A: New York can be overwhelming with all the options of where to go and what to do, The Welcome Guide has a breakdown of the neighborhoods and suggestions in each neighborhood (restaurants, shows, museums, attractions etc.). It’s an important resource for us Concierges because we don’t have to google each museum and Broadway show to find information. The Welcome Guide has which shows are opening and closing, addresses of theaters, and a synopsis of each show; it also has a synopsis for the museums, The Welcome Guide is the Bible for Concierges.

Q: WHAT’S AN EXCELLENT SPOT TO CAPTURE A GREAT SELFIE?

A: On the Staten Island Ferry. You have spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. After departing Manhattan stay at the back of the boat to get that selfie of yourself with the water in between you and the Manhattan skyline. Then go to the side of the boat to get a selfie with Lady Liberty.

Q: WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS OF ALL AGES?

A: The Museum of Illusions. The Museum is dedicated to playing tricks on you. Clear your storage in your cameras to take a hundred pictures or more. Also, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Tartan Day parade and Easter parade are so much fun!

Q: WHAT IS YOUR EXPERT TIP?

A: Ask your concierge what’s happening weeks before you arrive. Concierges are on top of what’s happening in NYC. Concerts, sporting events, Parades, street fairs, marathons, UN in session etc., can change your course drastically if you’re not aware. And, of course, before you arrive in NYC, check out wheretraveler.com to be in the know about what’s happening in NYC!

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Meryl Pearlstein

PHOTOGRAPHER

Alan Battman, William Delisi

WEBMASTER

Sana Mola

IT MANAGER

Todd Gorgon

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Sal Fiore circulation@govisit.media

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VP OF SALES & MARKETING

Duke Brodsky duke@govisit.media

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Alexandra Dominguez a.dominguez@govisit.media

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