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Corporate Incentives: New York – MICE Events, Stays & Activities

Incentive travel in New York is all about giving high-performing teams experiences they couldn’t easily do themselves. The city is perfect for this because you can mix luxury, culture, food, and exclusive access in one trip. For companies in the MICE industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), NYC is one of the most popular incentive destinations.

Here are some stand-out incentive travel ideas that we recommend for agencies and corporates planning their next incentive travel in New York:

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Unique Culinary Experiences

Food experiences are huge in NYC and very popular for incentive groups.

Our favorite private dining or chef’s table experiences are at places like

Cooking classes aren’t hard to locate across SoHo, the Lower East Side, or Brooklyn. We recommend Home Cooking or Hudson Table.

Trade grub for cocktails! On The Rocks with Nick or Tipsy offers on-site mixology classes.

Get Cultured in NYC

There are always Broadway experiences and shows in Midtown. Go a little further by arranging private meet-and-greets or backstage tours. Broadway Concierge can offer support on VIP experiences for corporate incentives.

We recommend a private gallery tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Modern Art.

Adventure-Style Incentives

What we recommend for more energetic groups:

Luxury Incentive Stays

Iconic NYC hotels include the following:

Often paired with VIP suites, rooftop events, and onsite branded experiences.

Closing Celebration Ideas

Incentive trips usually end with a memorable finale. Ensure you conclude the trip with a bang, and consider the following:

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