Who is the CNEWYORK team?
CNEWYORK has been around since August 1999! Learn about the site's key milestones, meet the team behind your New York travel guide, and discover press coverage about us.
About CNEWYORK
- CNEWYORK was founded in August 1999 by Didier Forray, a travel journalist. It started as a personal website with photos of New York. Since then, the site has grown with one mission: help visitors make the most of their trips to New York. The site expanded significantly and even became a printed guide with the 2013 launch of Destination New York.
- Since March 2020, CNEWYORK has operated its own travel agency, letting you book activities in New York, guided tours of New York, and tickets for sports in New York. CNEWYORK is officially registered with Atout France as a travel agency under number IM075210013. We also carry financial protection through APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) and professional liability insurance with Groupama Paris-Val de Loire. You can travel with confidence.
- Have a question? Reach out using our contact form.
The CNEWYORK Team
Didier
A travel journalist and photographer, I’ve been passionate about New York for as long as I can remember. I founded this site in 1999. In 2013, I launched the first New York travel guide born on the internet: Destination New York. This practical, comprehensive and original printed guide became a huge success and is now in its 6th edition.
Jean-Baptiste
If you’re reading this, Jean-Baptiste coded the page perfectly. He manages the technical side of the site and speaks HTML fluently. This running enthusiast also led the CNEWYORK team at the Paris Marathon. Jean-Baptiste is also an expert on Broadway musicals, which he sings at the top of his lungs around our office!
Katia
Having trouble with your entrance tickets or your NBA game reservation? Katia has the answer. This experienced travel agent can also advise you on the best pass or any other New York activity. Katia is also a passionate ice hockey fan and can answer your questions about the NHL.
Gwendoline
Gwendoline joined the CNEWYORK team on June 17, the anniversary of the Statue of Liberty’s arrival in New York. You couldn’t pick a more New York date! Gwendoline has always worked in tourism and describes herself as “made in tourism”. She’s not limited to New York either—feel free to ask her questions about London on our site.
Patricia
A forum moderator since 2004, Patricia holds the record for longevity in moderation! She keeps things running smoothly on the forum and our Destination New York Facebook group. She’s always ready to advise and help you, especially with helicopter tours in New York. Have a question? Contact her through the New York Forum.
Laurène
Based in New York since 2013, Laurène leads our dynamic team of guides. She also designs guided tours exploring the Big Apple, from the southern tip of Manhattan to Harlem and Brooklyn. For more information, visit our guided tours page.
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CNEWYORK for Travel Professionals
- Are you a travel agency? You can access the CNEWYORK professional platform! Find all the details on our B2B platform page.