Bob Hofmann talks theater (and who
knows what else) with longtime NTA
member John Stachnik of Mayflower
Tours on the Travel Exchange floor.
and then, on a second night, individuals
choose which show they want. However
the operators handle it, the result is
that many groups see multiple shows,
and we love that. And of course there
are always theater junkies who will
schedule eight shows in a week. That’s
what I used to do when I first started
traveling to New York. I have to admit
that satisfying my theater habit is made
a little easier these days by living here.
What would you say to tour operators
who are on the fence about packaging
Broadway?
Hofmann: Jump off the fence and come
talk to me about why you were up there
in the first place! I think we can answer
any questions you might have. Broadway
is a unique destination within New York
City. It’s absolutely electric, and most
travelers coming to the city want to see
a show. We want to make sure you can
provide them with that experience.
This interview has been edited for
length and clarity. For more information
about Broadway Inbound, visit
broadwayinbound.com.
Top right: Broadway professionals lead
a variety of workshops and tours for
groups of any age.
Middle right: The Broadway luncheon
at Travel Exchange always attracts the
week’s largest crowd.
Bottom right: “Waitress” cast members
acknowledged the Travel Exchange
crowd after performing in St. Louis.
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