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Director Jiha responds to tourism funding and World Cup commitment concerns
1:28:56
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Director Jacques Jiha addresses Council Member Farías' concerns about tourism funding and the World Cup commitment. He explains the administration's stance on working with NYCTC and the reasons behind the revised tourism forecast.
- Confirms the commitment to FIFA World Cup funding
- Acknowledges the revised down forecast for tourism in fiscal year 2025
- Expresses willingness to work with NYCTC if there's a need to increase international tourism campaigns
Jacques Jiha
1:28:56
That was a commitment I already made to the to FIFA World Cup to bring the World Cup to the to the city.
1:29:10
But again, we will again continue to work with tourism and New York City Tourism and Conventions.
1:29:19
And, you know, they have revised down their forecast of tourism for fiscal twenty twenty five, basically based on the projection of a decrease in international travel.
1:29:33
And if we believe there is a need for them to ramp up their campaign overseas, we will work with them.