New York hotline - Touring - tourist information - Brief Article

Travel America, Nov-Dec, 2001

New York City's new tourist information hotline, set up in response to uncertainty caused by the September 11 terrorist attacks, offers help for those planning a visit. The toll-free number, (888) 805-4040, is staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 8p.m. EST by NYC & Company, the city's tourism bureau. The web site, www.nycvisit.com, has the latest on transportation, hotels, cultural attractions, and how to contribute to relief efforts.