Sightseeing vendors look for tourists in Times Square on December 11, 2013 in New York City. The tourism industry is a fast-growing aspect of the economy.

The Future of NYC Tour Bus Guides

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 23, 2021

Patrick Casey, head of the Government Relations Committee for The Guides' Association of New York City (GANYC) and professional tour guide for many years, discusses the future of the tour bus guide profession, as many tour bus companies in New York City eliminate the position.

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