From 9–13 June, New York City Tourism + Conventions held its first-ever India Business Expo, bringing together 14 key Indian travel trade professionals for three impactful days of business development, destination discovery, and cultural exchange.
Over 30 member businesses across all five boroughs took part in the mission, representing a mix of iconic attractions and new experiences. Leading hospitality players also participated, highlighting the city’s robust offering for Indian outbound travellers. The itinerary featured one-on-one meetings, a Broadway show, Five Borough Marketplace buyers meet, and visits to top cultural and lifestyle attractions—giving Indian buyers a deeper understanding of New York City’s tourism appeal.
Highlights included a private screening of “Encounters in the Milky Way” at the American Museum of Natural History, an exclusive Broadway Night featuring Q&As with cast members from Aladdin and The Lion King, and a behind-the-scenes “Wild Encounter” at the Bronx Zoo with a sloth and armadillo—memorable moments that brought NYC’s vibrancy and storytelling to life.
Reflecting on the success of the market’s inaugural Business Expo, Makiko Matsuda Healy, Senior Vice President, Tourism Market Development, said, “India continues to be one of New York City’s most promising and engaged visitor markets. The 2025 India Business Expo was a resounding success – not only did it strengthen relationships with our key trade partners, but it also gave us the opportunity to showcase the depth and diversity of experiences across the five boroughs. We’re excited about the continued growth from India and remain committed to fostering long-term collaboration with this market.”
New York City is home to the world’s busiest airport system and remains the number one port of entry for U.S. international travelers. The city welcomed 64.5 million travelers in 2024, recovering 97% of its record 2019 visitation levels. The City welcomed 419,000 Indian visitors in 2024, reflecting a strong year-on-year growth of 24.7% from 336,000 in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Participating members included:
New York City Tourism + Conventions conducts first-ever India Business Expo
American Museum of Natural History
City Cruises
Disney on Broadway
Empire State Building Observatory
Hudson Yards
Kixby Hotel
M Social Hotel Times Square New York
Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology
New York Yankees
NYC Water Cruises
One World Observatory
Rockefeller Center
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Trump International Hotel & Tower NY
