SEATTLE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With
city travel ready for its comeback, Expedia® is proud to announce
it is the official travel companion of the highly anticipated
"WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming
Concert presented by New York
City, Clive Davis and Live
Nation." With New York City recently reopening fully to visitors,
this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, taking place in Central Park
on August 21, marks the perfect
moment to welcome travelers back to rediscover everything the city
has to offer.
Expedia invites travelers to rediscover New York City
In the lead-up to the event, Expedia will spotlight popular NYC
hotels, flights and activities and share insider travel tips and
other exclusive content to help travelers get the most out of their
trips. In addition, Expedia will give away up to 1,000 concert
tickets to Expedia Rewards members and provide a variety of other
ways for travelers to win tickets ahead of the concert.
Expedia Brand Senior Vice President and General Manager Shiv
Singh says: "We're thrilled to be part of this truly historic
occasion and showcase all that New York
City has to offer to travelers through special content and
experiences on the site, mobile app and our social channels. At
Expedia we believe the heart of travel is connection, and this
event represents coming together after a long period of separation
to celebrate New York City's
comeback."
Cities Poised for Recovery
Throughout 2020, city destinations saw a significant dip in
tourism as the pandemic forced entertainment, dining, and
attractions to close. However, cities around the globe are starting
to have a major vacation comeback as restrictions ease. Likewise,
interest in NYC trips has been steadily gaining steam. Travelers
are clearly dreaming of the chance to catch a show, visit a museum,
see the leaves change in Central Park or enjoy one of the many
other experiences one can only find in New York.
Music + Travel
"Music festivals and travel go hand-in-hand because they bring
travelers in from around the country and sometimes even the world
to experience the culture and soundtrack of a specific
destination," Singh continues. "We want travelers to come for the
music and stay for the city. We're ready to be the helping hand
enabling them to make the most out of that trip and look forward to
shining the spotlight on more incredible city destinations this
fall."
There is a clear connection between the power of music and
travel to help people escape or be transported, whether mentally,
emotionally, or physically. In fact, 62 percent of people who book
travel online list "music" and specifically "festivals" as a key
passion point.1 Looking ahead, this connection could get
even stronger as travelers seek out transformational, meaningful
experiences from their post-pandemic trips.
For those looking for the perfect way to combine their passions
for travel and music and get into a NYC state of mind, check out
this list of five NYC hotels with a musical past and this
Expedia-curated playlist featuring artists from NYC.
Follow Expedia on Instagram and download the app to stay up to
date on all the excitement leading up to "We Love NYC: The
Homecoming Concert presented by New
York City, Clive Davis and
Live Nation."
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1Source: Expedia customer research
conducted in 2021
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