Ultimate guide for corporate retreats in New York
New York State sits at the crossroads of East Coast business travel, giving retreat planners an unmatched range of settings from Manhattan's dense Midtown hotel corridor to the forested retreats of the Catskills, the vineyards of the Finger Lakes, and the resort properties of the Southern Tier. Full-service conference hotels in New York City, including large Midtown properties, handle high-capacity general sessions, breakouts, and evening events without planners ever leaving the building. Teams flying in benefit from three major airports with connections across North America and beyond, while Amtrak and regional rail links make the state accessible without air travel at all. Away from the city, resort and casino properties offer structured group packages, outdoor recreation, and dedicated event space in more relaxed surroundings. Team experiences range from culinary tours and Broadway evenings in Manhattan to winery visits, hiking, and lakeside activities upstate.
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Climate
Monthly weather in New York City
Wind speed
| Month | High temperature (°C) | Low temperature (°C) | Monthly precipitation (mm) | Average wind speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° | -2° | 84mm | 17 km/h |
| Feb | 8° | -1° | 80mm | 16 km/h |
| Mar | 12° | 3° | 103mm | 18 km/h |
| Apr | 17° | 7° | 99mm | 17 km/h |
| May | 23° | 13° | 107mm | 14 km/h |
| Jun | 29° | 18° | 81mm | 14 km/h |
| Jul | 32° | 22° | 148mm | 13 km/h |
| Aug | 30° | 21° | 111mm | 13 km/h |
| Sep | 26° | 17° | 103mm | 14 km/h |
| Oct | 20° | 11° | 107mm | 15 km/h |
| Nov | 14° | 4° | 83mm | 16 km/h |
| Dec | 8° | 0° | 110mm | 16 km/h |
Pricing
Average accommodation prices in New York City
What's nearby
Explore venues and points of interest around New York City
Activities
What to do in New York City
- Shopping
- Night Life
- Biking
- Running/Jogging
- Beach
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Historic Sites
Direct flight times from major cities
New York City · John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · 120+ direct international routes
| City | Flight time | Arrival time difference |
|---|---|---|
| TorontoAmericas | 2 hr | Same timeNone |
| San FranciscoAmericas | ~6 hr | 3 hrs differenceEasy |
| São PauloAmericas | ~10 hr | 1 hr differenceEasy |
| LondonEurope | ~7 hr | 5 hrs differenceModerate |
| BerlinEurope | ~9 hr | 6 hrs differenceModerate |
| TokyoAsia & Pacific | ~14 hr | 13 hrs differenceHard |
| SingaporeAsia & Pacific | ~19 hr | 12 hrs differenceHard |
| DubaiMEA | ~14 hr | 8 hrs differenceHard |
Visa Requirements
What your team needs to enter United States — by nationality
No paperwork. Walk in with a passport.
Electronic Travel Authorization. Quick online process, minutes to days.
Not applicable here
Not applicable here
Embassy visa needed. Plan 2-6 weeks.
Entry not permitted under current rules.
Your team
10 travelers • 4 nationalities
- GermanyETA3
- United KingdomETA2
- CanadaVisa-Free2
- IndiaVisa Required3
Directional data, last synced May 20, 2026.
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