New York Mayor Bill de Blasio described the marketing blitz, dubbed “NYC Reawakens” and set to launch in June, as the city’s “largest-ever” drive to promote tourism.
”We need to let people know we’re open for business,” he told reporters.
”It’s safe, come here. Join this amazing moment. Come to this city that’s been so heroic during this crisis,” De Blasio added.
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