TRAVEL VANGUARD
Celebrating visionaries who harness the power of travel and make a difference with a positive impact on the world by inspiring and guiding people to have deeper, richer, and more fulfilling travel experiences. The honorees have spent years working to contribute to responsible, sustainable, lasting change in the travel industry. These visionaries are fitting guides to motivate us to tour, cruise, journey, stay, hike, and meet in more conscientious and connected ways. Video Here
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
A long history of identifying New York City’s powerful women. Along with the newsroom ranking, Crain’s accepted nominations for Women-Forward Workplaces, Mentors and Rising Stars. A way to introduce female leaders and demonstrate Crain’s commitment to excellence and community-building. 2022 2023
CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION
In partnership with AFAR curated locally inspired Caribbean cocktails and a chef’s tasting menu for a reception to honor Caribbean Tourism. This exclusive event brought together the Board of Directors, travel industry insiders, editors and influencers to celebrate the Caribbean as the most desirable year-round warm weather destination.
BEST PLACES TO WORK
Celebrating the companies that have gone the distance in creating an atmosphere of collegiality, collaboration and caring, whether assigning a mentor to ease each new hire’s transition into the fold, offering paid time off for volunteer work, empowering employees to turn their ideas into projects or hsoting company getaways in scenic destinations. 2022. 2023
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Commitment to generating positive change in the New York City business community by establishing conversations about what its like to create or improve a serious diversity & inclusion program. An on going mission to research and write about best practices and to gather business leaders to share their successes and challenges. An All-Together initiative is meant to educate, inspire and positively disrupt.
RED TIE RECEPTION - CELEBRATE 16 YEARS OF ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP
This event presented honorees from seven inspiring conversations, as well as introduced the Outstanding Women and Next Generation of Women Builders. A fantastic line-up of women who are making a difference every day. The Next Generation of Women Builders is following in the footsteps of those who came before, but they’re also taking their own path when it comes to being successful.
CONVERSATIONS
Brought together the trusted and influential voices of the trade community for cocktails, networking, and a timely panel conversation about the developing trends and ideas affecting the travel and luxury lifestyle industries. Experts convene to foster deeper discussion amongst an influential community of thought leaders, luminaries, and high-level executives, to forge new alliances and partnerships with leading brands.
TRANSFORMATIVE AWARDS CEREMONY
Delighted to honor the BTEA members who over the year have provided extraordinary leadership to the City of New York. Board members and member companies have worked tirelessly, despite unforeseen challenges, to keep construction projects moving. Leadership worked hard to keep members updated on the latest guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HALL OF FAME
Representing the diversity of the most important commercial capital of the world - in their influence in business, education, culture and philanthropy. These honorees have a distinguished career and exceptional civic and philanthropic activities that have made a transformative impact on the economy.
NEW YORK CITY RE-OPENING
Recognizing the industry leaders, companies and organizations that contributed to keep the city safe and move forward on the road to recovery throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The opportunity to recognize their perseverance, leadership and commitment to the city’s reopening and resiliency efforts.