New York NY. The New York Travel Festival (NY Trav Fest) is proud to be partnering with Manhattan by Sail to co-host a lunch and networking cruise for Saturday attendees of the sixth annual New York Travel Festival, an event for people whose lives are changes and inspired by travel, which will be held in New York City over the course of three days, from April 27 to 29, 2018.

Run by professional sailors since 1972, Manhattan by Sail offers sailing and yachting experiences to both New Yorkers and visitors seduced by one of the world's most iconic harbors. The special onboard reception for NY Trav Fest's Saturday participants will showcase the beauty of Lower Manhattan.

“We are thrilled to partner with NYC Trav Fest this year.  Partnerships like these are so significant as the tourism industry grows to over 60 million visitors over the next 5 years," says President & Founder of Manhattan By Sail, Tom Berton. 

The focus of the NY Trav Fest on Saturday, April 28, is interactive and engaging sessions encompassing travel and technology, diversity, sustainability and storytelling. Sessions and speakers for the day include Bots for Social Good and Life of #YOLO, Community, Tech, & Storytelling, storytelling workshops like Reframing Your Story for Varied Outlets,  and the DNA of Genealogy Tourism. The location for the Saturday sessions is LMHQ – 150 Broadway, 20th Floor.

Visit the full Saturday schedule at http://nytravfest.com/empower/. 

For a complete event schedule visit: http://nytravfest.com

NY Trav Fest Social Media Handles

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Registration is now open for all events taking place from Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29. 

For general event ticket options visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-travel-festival-2018-tickets-40796140354

For Media

If interested in covering the 2018 New York Travel Festival, please complete the application form at this link to be considered for press credentials:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD-XQcGDK2jA97QgTzlJz_lbffcM91jEdfVos0no1pBYxMFQ/viewform

About Manhattan by Sail

Manhattan by Sail's Clipper City was built from plans which had been borrowed from the Smithsonian Institution. The newly restored Clipper City with a length of 158 feet and a height topping out at 120 feet can comfortably sail with 149 people, currently the most of any passenger sailboat in the United States! With its sweeping deck, full bar, and a diverse sail plan, this massive schooner along with its attentive crew sails daily from Battery Park, providing guests with a unique way of experiencing the sites of Manhattan from the waterfront.  Learn more about Manhattan by Sail at manhattanbysail.com

About New York Travel Festival

The New York Travel Festival (NY Trav Fest) is a community of travel professionals and professional travelers. Annually, NY Trav Fest's main event attracts millennial travelers (72% between the ages of 21 and 44), industry members, travel journalists, bloggers, and social media-obsessed travelers. NY Trav Fest focuses on providing professional development and networking opportunities not only during our festival, but year-round.

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