A two-day NYC culinary + retail trends program
When Eurogast (Austria) came to New York, they didn’t want a generic sightseeing itinerary—they wanted a lean, high-impact program that would spark new ideas for their own business.
Their ask was specific: create a two-day experience focused on culinary + retail trends, with behind-the-scenes perspective, and a schedule that felt purposeful (but still fun).
What the Client said:
Dear team at Like a Local Tours New York,
On behalf of our entire travel group, I would like to sincerely thank you for two absolutely incredible and inspiring days in New York.
The organization, preparation and the flawless execution on site were truly exceptional. It was obvious to all of us that many parts of this program went far beyond what could normally be expected — and that is exactly why we appreciate your effort even more.
Especially the more complex visits and experiences, such as save-a-lot and Costco, were not only perfectly organized, but also enriched with genuine behind-the-scenes insights. That is anything but standard and certainly not something we took for granted. Those experiences gave us extremely valuable perspectives and a much deeper understanding of the business.
For all of us, this trip delivered tremendous inspiration, meaningful insights and many relevant takeaways for our own business activities. We returned home with a great number of ideas, impressions and new perspectives.
What stood out throughout the entire trip was Jocelyn’s exceptional professionalism, preparation and personal commitment. You could clearly feel how much passion and dedication went into every detail of the program. Having someone like Jocelyn leading and accompanying such a journey makes a tremendous difference and reflects extremely well on your agency.
Thank you once again for your professionalism, your dedication and your hospitality throughout the entire stay.
We will gladly recommend Like a Local Tours New York whenever we have the opportunity to do so. And should we return to New York in the future, you will definitely be our very first address.
With sincere appreciation and best regards,
Franz S.
on behalf of the entire travel group
We built a two-day NYC program that blended:
- Operations + retail innovation (how things work, what’s changing, what’s next)
- Robotics demonstrations and a look into the warehouse of a leading USA distributor
- Food-forward experiences (the kind that start conversations and deliver real takeaways)
- Coffee tastings, chocolate tastings, omakase, BBQ—the list goes on
- Neighborhood energy + local context (so the group didn’t just “visit NYC,” they felt it)
- A tour of a local brewery and a mini version of our Chelsea Market/High Line/Hudson Yards route
