NEW YORK TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW RETURNS TO JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER JANUARY 27-28, 2024, Celebrate travel with inspiration from hundreds of exhibitors, trip giveaways and expert tips from favorite travel celebrities including Rick Steves, Phil Rosenthal and Peter Greenberg.
The New York Travel Adventure Show, America’s Favorite Travel Show Series, returns to New York Jan. 27-28 for its third year as New York’s Largest Travel Show. Taking place at the Javits Convention Center, the 2024 Show is featuring more exhibitors, trip giveaways, travel insights and advice from top industry experts, and opportunities to prepare for travel in 2024.
Live entertainment on the Global Beats Stage and take-home mementos courtesy of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma at the green screen photo booth.
The new Outdoor Pavilion will feature the top destinations and tour companies for those seeking new and unique outdoor experiences, presented by OWAA. Beach backdrops, complimentary rum tastings and tasty goodies to sample can be found at the Caribbean Pavilion which this year features even more Caribbean destinations than ever before.
The LGBTQ Pavilion: Back by popular demand! LGBTQ travelers and their allies will find a warm welcome at the LGBTQ Travel Pavilion, where they’ll have the opportunity to connect with expert speakers offering educational, inspiring and entertaining insights on experiences, tours, cruises and travel packages.
Additionally, they can discover truly welcoming hotels and the most LGBTQ-friendly insurance, ensuring safe and confident travel experiences. Sponsored by South African Tourism and Visit Fort Lauderdale, the LGBTQ Pavilion will also host multiple presentations and seminars throughout the weekend.
“Since its introduction three years ago, the New York Travel & Adventure Show has become the premier event in travel in the most important travel market in the USA,” said John Golicz, CEO of the Travel & Adventure Show Series.
About Unicomm, LLC and the Travel & Adventure Show Series: Unicomm, LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world-class trade shows and conferences.
Unicomm’s properties include the nation’s largest and longest-running series of travel events, the Travel & Adventure Show in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco/Bay Area and Washington, D.C. Unicomm also produces industry-leading conferences including the annual American Traveler Trends Forum.
People from all over the world were in attendance showcasing their destinations, thousands in attendance, see more in our World Liberty TV, Travel and Tourism Channels by clicking here.
The Paley Center for Media Announces the 29th Annual Paley International Council Summit: “Breaking Boundaries: How New Ideas Are Reshaping Media” on November 7-8 at The Paley Museum.
Initial Speakers Include: James A. Baker III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State, Baker Botts L.L.P.;
Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Hearst; Chris Cocks, Hasbro, Inc.; Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group, NBCUniversal; Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York; Mike Fries, Liberty Global;
David Kenny, Nielsen; Steve King, Publicis Groupe; Ynon Kreiz, Mattel, Inc.; Debra Lee, Leading Women Defined, Inc.; Janet Lee, Samsung Electronics America; John C. Malone, Liberty Global; Carolyn McCall, ITV; Crystal McCrary, Filmmaker, Producer, Author, Entrepreneur; Jonathan Miller, Integrated Media Company; Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Vivendi; Faiza J. Saeed, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP;
Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Verizon; Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.; among others.
The Paley Center for Media announces the dates and initial speakers for the Paley International Council Summit (“the Summit”), “Breaking Boundaries: How New Ideas Are Reshaping Media.” The annual event is set to take place November 7–8 at The Paley Museum, located at 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Now in its 29th year, this invitation-only Summit will bring together global dignitaries, chief executives, industry thought leaders, and innovative trendsetters from the world’s most important media companies.
The Paley International Council Summit is co-chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Chairman of The Paley Center for Media and Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO of Hearst, and Henry A. Kissinger, 56th United States Secretary of State and Founding Principal, Kissinger Associates, Inc.
“This dynamic gathering of influential leaders will ignite powerful conversations, foster invaluable connections, and shape the future of media and entertainment worldwide. We thank our sponsors Hearst, Nielsen, Verizon, and William S. Paley Foundation for making this signature event possible.”
Initial speakers include: James A. Baker III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State; Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P., Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman & Former CEO, Hearst; Chairman, The Paley Center for Media, Chris Cocks, CEO, Hasbro, Inc., Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group, NBCUniversal, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global, David Kenny, Chairman and CEO, Nielsen, Steve King, Chairman of Europe, Publicis Groupe,Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO, Mattel, Inc.
Debra Lee, CEO, Leading Women Defined, Inc., Janet Lee, SVP and CMO, Samsung Electronics America, John C. Malone, Chairman, Liberty Global, Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive Officer, ITV, Crystal McCrary, Filmmaker, Producer, Author, Entrepreneur, Jonathan Miller, CEO, Integrated Media Company, Arnaud de Puyfontaine, CEO, Vivendi, Faiza J. Saeed, Presiding Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO, Verizon Consumer Group, Verizon, Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc and many more.
About The Paley International Council: The International Council is an invitation-only community comprised of the world’s prominent media, entertainment, and technology executives. The council is co-chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr. and Henry A. Kissinger.
The council hosts the annual Paley International Council Summit to advance the exchange of ideas and to foster a sense of community. The Summit was first held in 1995 in Italy, and has been held in China, South Africa, Germany, Austria, India, Monaco, Spain, France, Turkey, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
It was World Liberty TV Teams 2nd year covering Annual Paley International Council Summit NYC, it was very well attended, in my opinion the highlight speech was by Academy award winning Superstar actor , Michael Douglas, who spoke and introduced the panel titled, On the brink : How real is the Threat of Nuclear war? You can hear his speech and much more in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels by Clicking here.
Ronald McDonald House New York Raises Critical Funds to support families battling pediatric Cancer and other serious Illnesses during 31st Annual Gala.
Event featured exciting live auction led by former MLB Outfielder and New York Mets hall of famer Mookie Wilson; special recognition of RMH-NY family battling pediatric cancer; and more.
Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered for Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) 31st Annual Gala on Wednesday October 25th at Pier Sixty, which raised critical funds to further the organization’s mission to advance health equity and provide care, support and services to families battling pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses.
“Helping families to stay together and focus on beating their child’s illness is at the heart of our mission at Ronald McDonald House New York”, said Dr. Ruth Browne, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York. “By providing vital care, support and services that address the social determinants of health, our programs ensure that there is an integrated approach to treatment that advances health equity among vulnerable and at risk populations.
This year’s Gala raised significant funds that will not only enable us to continue to support families as they fight the most difficult battles of their lives, but ensure they win.
We are deeply grateful to our honorees, Sponsors, and to all who contributed to the success of this year’s special celebration.
To begin the festivities, Dr. Browne and Bobby Grubert, managing director for Royal Bank of Canada and long- time supporter of RMH-NY, welcomed guests and recognized this year’s honoree’s for their unwavering dedication to advancing RMH-NY’s mission : Steven J Besinger , senior advisor at Howden Tiger and RMH-NY chairman emeritus; Timothy C. Gokey , chief executive officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions ; Tariq Hassan, chief marketing and customer experience officer at Mcdonald’s USA; Carla Zakhem –Hassan, chief marketing officer at JPMorgan Chase, and Rob Manfred, Commissioner of baseball.
During the program, RMH-NY also honored the Cueto family, who is staying at the organization’s House in Manhattan as their eight – year old son Oliver receives treatment for cancer.
To celebrate their continued strength and resilience, RMH-NY presented the family with honorary New York Yankees jerseys, just weeks after organizing their attendance at a Yankees game in partnership with MasterCard 2023 Gala honoree Rob Manfred.
As part of the special event, guests also enjoyed a live auction led by former MLB outfielder and New York Mets Hall of Famer Mookie Wilson, exciting activations, and a silent auction complete with a variety of stunning art pieces, collectibles, luxurious tropical getaways and more.
RMH-NY supports families from New York City, across the U.S and around the world in the fight against pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses through the house on East 73rd Street in Manhattan as well as in partnering New York City hospitals.
The 31st Annual Gala was made possible through major event sponsors including co-sponsors Howden Tiger ,AIG, and JPMorgan Chase, as well as leadership sponsors Ariel Re, Broadridge Financial Solutions, The Hartford, Mastercard and PwC.
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Advertising Week New York is back for its 19th edition this October 16-19, this time at THE PENN DISTRICT, located at 100 W. 33rd St., bringing together the brightest minds in marketing, advertising, media and tech.
With an immersive and interactive program, attendees can expect to learn from industry leaders, discover new trends and network with professionals from around the world — all woven with our trademark sprinkling of culture, entertainment and surprise across The Week.
From inspiring keynotes to insightful panels, the event will unite us to experience the latest ideas and innovations, wrestle with the biggest issues shaking and shaping our industry, find inspiration and connect with new and old colleagues.
Join us as we celebrate content themes that span the industry, dive into some of the most successful case studies from leading brands, engage in some of today’s most noteworthy trends and learn how to take your business to the next level.
We are thrilled to announce that Advertising Week New York, the premier gathering of the brightest minds in the advertising, marketing, tech and media industries, will return this year for its 19th edition with a new venue that will set the stage for unparalleled creativity, innovation and inspiration!
Nestled in the heart of the city that never sleeps, Advertising Week New York will take place at 100 W. 33rd Street, located in the prestigious PENN DISTRICT, right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Located steps away from some of New York’s greatest destinations, such as Madison Square Garden, Moynihan Train Hall, Herald Square, Macy’s and PENN 1, PENN 2, THE PENN DISTRICT and its professional and social gathering spaces are thoughtfully designed to host experiences that elevate and exemplify both the industry community and the future of work.
The Advertising Week New York 2023, included many well-known speakers which included: Entrepreneur and pop culture icon Paris Hilton and media veteran Bruce Gersh who hosted a fireside chat, highlighting innovative ways they are engaging with brands across content, community and commerce with their next-gen media company, 11:11 Media.
The discussion will feature key examples of 11:11 Media’s record-breaking, award-winning campaigns that have catapulted brands into the center of the cultural zeitgeist.
Inside the Dreamhouse: A Look at Barbie’s Transformation from Doll to Cultural Phenomenon. As the original female empowerment brand, Barbie’s purpose has been to unlock the limitless potential in girls since her inception in 1959 — but her almost 65-year journey to the big screen has been storied and full of twists and turns.
It has taken extreme focus and hard work to evolve and modernize Mattel’s iconic brand to ready it for the launch of Barbie the Movie.
TIME Correspondent Eliana Dockterman will speak with Mattel’s Chief Brand Officer Lisa McKnight and discuss what it took to make Barbie a true reflection of the world kids sees around them, how — through Barbie the Movie and countless brand partnerships — Barbie became the summer’s global sensation and what’s next.
There was a VIP Lounge, where many leading vendors were showcasing their product and services, which included Tic Tok, Netflix Plaza and many more leading companies, guests enjoyed coffee, snacks, and beverages while they networked and met many of the brands exhibiting.
The Penn District, was a great place to do an event on this magnitude, which was the former Manhattan Mall, The Event spaces were very easy to get to and there was a lot of room to walk and meet different vending brands.
Thousands of people were in attendance, from all over the world learning, networking and hearing new ideas and concepts in the Advertising industry.
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BY Adal Hussain, Chief Editor 44St and 5th Ave NYC Oct 9th 2023
The 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade returns to Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, October 9, 2023.
On Friday President of the Columbus Heritage Coalition, Angelo Vivolo, was joined by representatives from New York City’s largest Italian-American organizations for a brief preview of the event.
Each year, several hundred thousand people are joined by millions of viewers around the world to enjoy this display of Italian-American tradition.
The parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and continues north along Fifth Avenue to 72nd Street.
This year’s Grand Marshal is Beth Paretta, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport. Paretta is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate who has demonstrated an ongoing dedication to supporting young women through educational initiatives.
Fellow honorees will be long-standing CCF Member Don DeCarlo, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Retired Justice Janet DiFiore, and Father Zach Presutti, founder of Thrive for Life, an organization devoted to assisting behind and beyond prison walls.
On Oct. 9, millions will gather in Manhattan to celebrate Italian-American heritage and culture. The event will take from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The day of the parade begins with a Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, presided by Cardinal Dolan.
This year’s parade is expected to bring out over 1 million spectators and 35,000 participants. Those who attend the parade will see several performances, floats, marching bands and so much more.
The main and most significant event in NYC’s Columbus Day celebrations is definitely the huge colorful parade that is held along the 5th Avenue.
About 100 groups of 35,000 artists perform in various fields and styles, take part in the parade.
The music that is played by various bands, various performances over floats attract about million spectators while many more millions watch the colorful procession on the television.
The Parade marches up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd Street with red carpet performances on Fifth Avenue between 67th and 69th Streets.
Columbus Day in New York is an annual celebration that takes place in October. A large parade in honor of Christopher Columbus floats down Fifth Avenue and gathers mostly Italian Americans embracing their own roots.
In New York City, the holiday is celebrated both as Italian American Heritage Day and as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Since 1929, a parade has been held in New York with more than 35,000 participants and more than 1 million spectators with bands and floats. The parade starts from Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and continues along Fifth Avenue to 79th Street. The parade starts around 11:30 am in the morning and ends around 3:00 pm.
The Columbus Citizens Foundation’s most visible philanthropic focus is scholarships for deserving students who may not have the opportunity to realize their dreams of success.
To date, the Foundation has awarded over $36 million in scholarship funding to deserving students since the program’s inception.
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