NYC & Company, the tourism and marketing office for the metropolitan city, has launched their summer tourism savings program, "Summer in the City." The program, which runs from July 1 to September 1, includes more than 200 offers throughout the five boroughs. Highlights of the program include savings at such NYC establishments as Beacon Restaurant and Bar, Gusto Grilled Organics and Sardi's; savings on tickets for Top of the Rock Observation Deck and New York Water Taxi; discounted admission to museums and savings on hotels. To access the Summer in the City 2008 Saving Pass, visit www.nycvisit.com/summerinthecity.
Also this summer, NYC & Company is offering the Third Night Free promotion in July and August. With this deal, participants are offered a third night free when booking two nights at 10 participating luxury hotels, which are part of The Signature Collection. For more information, visit www.nycvisit.com.
Another hotel promotion, NYCSundayStays, offers 20 to 30 percent off a hotel room on a Sunday night. More than 45 hotels are participating in this promotion. For more information, visit www.nycvisit.com/sundaystays.
In the realm of restaurants, Summer Restaurant Week kicks of July 21-25 and July 28 through August 1. Reservations are currently being accepted. For more information, visit nycvisit.com/restaurantweek.