Empire State Development #26-6177

Tourism Representation Services for New York State in the United Kingdom

The New York State Department of Economic Development is seeking a contractor to provide exclusive tourism representation services in the United Kingdom. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Economic Development (Division of Tourism, Empire State Development) - Scope of Services: - Exclusive travel trade representation and consumer marketing to promote New York State tourism in the UK market - Strategic counsel and operational support - Development of annual marketing plans - Monthly activity and financial reporting - Performance metrics and deliverables aligned with New York State standards - Budget and Contract Details: - Annual budget not to exceed $500,000 - Contract term up to five years, with possible extensions and early cancellation provisions - Fiscal year for deliverables runs April 1 to March 31 - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have UK tourism industry knowledge - Physical presence in London is mandatory - Adherence to New York State contractual and reporting standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All requirements and evaluation criteria are detailed in the RFP

Description

This is a request for proposals issued by the New York State Department of Economic Development to secure a qualified individual or firm to represent the Department in the United Kingdom market exclusively for travel and tourism. The contractor will be responsible for various tasks associated with travel trade representation and marketing. The solicitation includes a main RFP document and a budget appendix outlining financial guidelines. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, and the contract term and conditions are detailed within the RFP.

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