• The Big Apple is a true global metropolis, and the beating economic and cultural heart of the United States. It is a city of stock exchanges and financial centres, making it an ideal city in which to inspire students of economics and business with the spirit of entrepreneurship.

    Subject Focus:

    • KS 4: See how New York became the economic centre of the US.
    • KS 4: How businesses operate in and adapt to a competitive, global market environment.
    • KS 5: The workings of financial markets and stock exchanges and how trading influences the economy and people's lives.

    Student Outcomes:

    • Observe businesses in the competitive world, and the methods adopted to enable them to prosper.
    • Understand the outside influences that businesses have to react to.
    • See what factors have made New York so important in the global market environment.
    • Be inspired by the experience, adding relevance to their studies in the classroom.

     

  • Walking Tour of the Financial District

    This guided tour exploring the historic and financial heart of New York, traces the development of Wall Street as the world's premier financial centre. Stops include J.P. Morgan's bank, the New York Stock Exchange, Fraunces Tavern, the Federal Reserve Bank, and sites associated with Alexander Hamilton, John D. Rockefeller and Victoria Woodhull.

  • Brooklyn Brewery

    In 2003 the Brooklyn Brewery became the first New York City Company to switch to 100% wind-generated electricity making a guided tour of this iconic brewery about more than just the beer! Guided tours and history guides are both available to student groups however, students will have to be over 21 to take part in any tasting sessions.

  • Meadowlands Development

    Just 5 miles from midtown Manhattan the Meadowlands Development provides refuge for wildlife alongside developments and commercial industries. Panasonic Corporation of America, Goya Foods, Quest Diagnostics, Hartz Mountain Industries, Ernst & Young LLP, Dassault Falcon Jet Corp., Syms Corp, Donna Karan and countless Fortune 500 companies all call Meadowlands home. This is the perfect place to show pupils how business in New York fits in with the natural environment.

  • Madame Tussauds

    Pupils will be able to explore the many rooms and galleries to find out more about famous American personalities and moments in history. An audio visual presentation will be part of the organised tour followed by a question & answer session.

  • Madison Square Gardens

    This amazing arena has played host to some of the greatest sporting and entertaining spectacles ever seen. A tour of the building will allow your group to go behind the scenes to find out how a basketball court becomes a sheet of ice and how, as a business, Madison Square Garden is second to none.

  • NBC Tour

    Visit some of the most famous studios in America including: Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Rosie O'Donnell Show and Saturday Night Live.

  • The Chrysler Building

    One of the last skyscrapers in the Art Deco style, the gargoyles depict Chrysler car ornaments and the spire is modeled on a radiator grille. Since it was restored in 1996 it glitters again like it did in the 1930s.

  • Empire State Building

    For the better part of a century, the Empire State Building has offered visitors the thrill of a lifetime as they journey a quarter of a mile high above 5th Avenue to the Observatory.

  • Federal Reserve Bank

    The Fed helps dictate the shape of the global business environment, so a visit here is ideal to help students understand what constraints and opportunities affect businesses.

  • Macy’s Tour

    The world's largest department store offers fun, fact-filled lectures followed by a store tour. Highlights include an informative discussion of the history of Macy's from its humble beginnings in 1858 to its status as the world's largest store with over 2 million square feet of selling space. Knowledgeable guides will teach you about fashion merchandising concepts, product advertising and visual techniques. 

  • Museum of American Financial History

    Students can learn how the spirit of entrepreneurship helped make New York the global centre it is today.

  • Wall Street

    See the headquarters of some of the world's big banks and financiers, as well as the New York Stock Exchange. Students will learn about the operations and importance of these players in global finance, and their place in the economy and importance in doing business. During this fascinating tour, students will learn about the 400 year history that leads to modern Wall Street and see where high powered meetings take place where billion dollar deals are made and the fate of our economy negotiated. 

Suggested Accommodation

  • The Wolcott Hotel

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: The Wolcott hotel is in the heart of the city with some rooms having a view of the Empire State Building! All rooms have TV with satellite TV channels and en-suite bathrooms. There are conference rooms should you require them and the attractions of New York are on your doorstep!

    Capacity: 200 Rooms

  • The Bedford Hotel

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: Centrally located on 40th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Bedford is in the heart of midtown Manhattan in the quiet Murray Hill area. Located within an easy walk are such attractions as The Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the Theatre District, and all of Fifth Avenue shopping. Rooms for up to 4 students in comfortable suites with en suite bathrooms and TV's.

    Capacity: 135 Rooms

  • The Hotel Pennsylvania

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: One block from the famed Empire State Building and Macy's illustrious flagship store, "the largest store in the world"; the Hotel Pennsylvania is a New York landmark and provides exceptional value for a hotel in this location. Student rooms for up to 4, all with en suite bathrooms and TV's. 24-hour coffee shop and cafe on ground floor.

    Capacity: 1,700 Rooms!

  • The Comfort Inn Chelsea

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: The Comfort Inn® Chelsea is centrally located within walking distance of many popular New York City points of interest, including Penn Station, the Empire State Building, Broadway theatres, Madison Square Gardens and Times Square. There are rooms for between 3 and 5 students all with en suite facilities and TV's and complimentary continental breakfast.

    Capacity: 101 Rooms

  • Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights

    Location: New Jersey, 25 minutes from the centre of NYC

    Facilities: The newly renovated Holiday Inn of Hasbrouck Heights is the ideal hotel for Travelbound groups wanting to experience the excitement of Manhattan with the convenience of New Jersey. This fabulous hotel is located 20 minutes from Downtown Manhattan and near the Paramus shopping mall. 

  • The Westside YMCA

    Location: Manhattan, New York

    Facilities: Located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Centre, the Westside Y offers simple, single and double rooms that welcome nearly 40,000 international and domestic budget travelers each year. Excellent leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools. 

  • Hostelling International NYC

    Location: New York

    Facilities: Situated near Central Park and Columbia University, the hostel is a historic Victorian Gothic-style building on Upper West Sid. The rooms are clean and modern, with separate male/female accommodation of 4-6 beds and shared bathrooms in the hallway. Facilities include a cafe/bar and games room

    Capacity: 624 Beds

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