As one of the world’s leading cities and financial centres, New York City is a place that thousands of entrepreneurs and business travellers visit on a daily basis. With iconic buildings, famous galleries and many trendy restaurants, there is also plenty to do in leisure time once the business is out of the way.
However, the fact that the Big Apple is such a crowded and hectic city means it pays to do a little research before jetting off, since there are specific needs to be met for every travelling executive in order to ensure a successful journey. Also, you also need to be mindful of COVID-19 restrictions and airline policies, all of which can influence your trip.
With that in mind, here are some business travel tips that will make your trip to New York an efficient and memorable one.
The first step to planning a successful business trip to New York is to book tickets on a leading airline. Being one of the biggest cities in the world, there are no shortage of options to get you there, but booking in Business Class is highly advised.
A Business Class fare will ensure you’ll arrive at your destination well-rested and ready to execute on your objectives.
British Airways offers Fast Track security clearance at both London Heathrow and JFK airports, as well as premium lounges that are stocked with high-quality food, complimentary drinks and excellent spas. The flight experience comes with the meals, entertainment options and lie-flat beds that one would expect from a Business Class cabin.
Virgin Atlantic offers a hipper alternative, with a sleekly designed lounge that offers tapas in its dining area, and a sky deck where patrons can watch planes take off and land on the runway at London Heathrow.
On board, soft purple lighting sets the mood, and while you could lie flat and snooze away the entire flight, the in-flight bar or British afternoon tea service may prove too alluring to resist.
New York can be a challenging place for business travel as accommodation costs are markedly higher than in many other cities around the world, so getting value for your business travel dollar is vital.
The Millennium Hilton is a great choice for those conducting business meetings/deals on Wall Street, as the banks and NYSE are an easy walk from its front door.
With a 24 hour business centre on site, five meeting rooms (including a special litigation war room for lawyers working on cases in the state or federal courthouses nearby), and extensive recreation facilities that includes a 40 foot long pool, it will prove to be a pleasant stay for those working in this part of New York.
Those looking for a luxury travel experience in a flashier part of town will enjoy staying at the Sofitel New York. Located steps from Times Square and sixteen subway lines, achieving your business and pleasure objectives will be an easy task.
Those that speak a language other than English as their mother tongue will also love the fact that the Sofitel has staff that speak a multitude of languages. From French to Arabic, you’ll have a concierge at your disposal that will help make the moving parts of your business trip to New York work in a smooth and efficient manner.
One element that makes both business travel and luxury travel a successful endeavour is an excellent meal at a well-appointed restaurant. New York is widely considered by many to be the crossroads of the world, with almost every nationality on Earth having a community somewhere in the Five Boroughs. With so much choice, it is easy to be overwhelmed with the task of picking a place to take a prospective client.
Those looking to pull out all the stops when it comes to impressing their customers should make their reservations at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Giant windows offer unforgettable views of the Rockefeller Centre, and with a laundry list of dry-aged cuts of beef and an expansive wine cellar that will allow you to show off your knowledge of various vintages, it’s hard to go wrong by holding a client dinner here. Another great restaurant is Le Bernardin, near Radio City Music Hall. ATOMIX and Core Korean Steakhouse are two other fantastic venues on New York’s food scene, so you can’t go wrong with these if you want to have a business meeting.
If there is one thing about business travel, it’s that there is no limit to the amount of things that can go wrong at the worst possible time.
Spilled some wine on your favorite shirt at lunch, and have an important meeting the next morning? Four Seasons Dry Cleaner in Tribeca offers same-day service, and by coordinating with your concierge, it can be delivered to and from your hotel without having to run around town yourself.
Want to send a thank-you note with a gift that will make them remember you? Arranging a delivery through a provider such as Edible Arrangements or through another local service (again, ask your hotel concierge) will ensure that your meeting will stick in their mind.
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