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Harlem Becomes a Home for Historic New York
We are excited to see that large blocks of Harlem have been designated as part of a new historic district by City Hall. What does this...

Meeting Breaks: Delicious Fancy Pretzels
Whether or not you think pretzels are the healthiest snack, New York City is seeing a huge increase in artisanal, fancy pretzels. Your...
After-Hours: Major DJs Open Their Own Venues
Many destination corporate meeting attendees love finding after-hours venues where they can experience some of the world's leading DJs....


Meeting Breaks: Go With Mobile Juicing!
While juicing has been a trend for a few years in New York, we have never seen an option for destination corporate meetings that takes...


Hip New Venue Redefines the NYC Rooftop Experience
This is the time of year when rooftop venues are booming in Manhattan, and they are great choices for after-hours events at destination...

Mentors Elevate Private Shopping Experiences into Mindful Dressing
Shackman Associates New York has run multiple private shopping experiences for destination corporate meeting attendees and their spouses...


Four Seasons Chef Makes a Comeback in Midtown Manhattan
We hear that Joel Robuchon, the legendary chef behind the former Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, and the most Michellin starred...


Cool Rooftop, Hot Neighborhood, and Amazing Views
With summer on its way, it's time to think about how to optimize your destination corporate meeting attendees' New York City experience...

Authentic Rainforest Meeting Break
We have been big fans of a Williamsburg coffee house that has authentic Columbian beans shipped in every week via FedEx. It's now coming...


Luxury Shopping at Meetings: Pick Up What You Want at 2am
Shackman Associates has run private shopping experiences that have been a fan favorite of destination corporate meeting attendees, but we...
Goat Yoga Arrives in NYC
We have found that one of the concerns potential participants have with yoga team-building, and NYC yoga in general, is whether other...


Private Shopping at Destination Meetings: Wear What the Celebs Wear
Shackman Associates New York has run multiple private shopping events for both attendees and spouses at destination corporate meetings,...


Pre-Meeting Sundays: A Local New York Treasure Gets More Creative
New York City locals love their Sunday brunches, and they have become bigger and more creative than ever. It's an experience you will not...

New York City Breaks Visitor Record for the 8th Straight Year
We were never buyers on last year's predictions that political headwinds in the U.S. would dramatically impact demand for international...


Zagat's "Best Burger" Expands to Brooklyn's Barclays Center
Brooklyn has been so hot for destination corporate meetings that some of Manhattan's top food venues have expanded across the East River...
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