The Arts & Business Council of New York helps partner cultural and business resources—in travel, hotel, restaurant, retail, and/or other attractions—to attract new visitors to New York, create job opportunities, and stimulate local economic growth.

Cultural Tourism Initiative (CTI)
The Cultural Tourism Initiative (CTI) was created to stimulate economic impact in communities throughout New York City and state, through promotion of and activities in cultural tourism. ABC/NY assists all types of arts organizations in developing collaborations with the travel, tourism, retail, and hospitality industries—as well as with other cultural and business partners—in order to maximize the success of projects that attract new visitors, create jobs, and foster local pride.