Germany Tourism Representation Services

The New York State Department of Economic Development is seeking a contractor to provide travel-trade representation, consumer marketing, media outreach, and tourism promotion services in Germany for up to five years, with an annual budget not exceeding $250,000.

New York > Empire State Development


General
Open
TBD
Nov 13, 2026 05:00 PM
Oct 08, 2026 12:00 PM
$1,250,000.00
5 years
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessDisadvantaged Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
jamie.moore@esd.ny.gov
+15182925100
625 Broadway, Albany, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
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Submit the full proposal by email., Submit Appendix B - Budget as a separate document from the rest of the proposal.
Description

The New York State Department of Economic Development, through its Division of Tourism and I LOVE NY brand, seeks a contractor to represent New York State in Germany for up to five years. The scope includes travel-trade representation, trade shows, sales missions, tour-operator familiarization tours, trade-media public relations, consumer advertising and earned media, partner marketing promotions, strategic counsel on the German travel market, itinerary and travel-product development, media and trade-partner relationship management, market research, and operational support. The contractor must demonstrate knowledge of the German tourism industry, at least five years of experience working with the German travel trade and press, consumer-marketing and destination-marketing experience, qualified assigned staff, a physical presence in Germany, three relevant reference letters, and sufficient resources to advance expenses before reimbursement. Proposals must include a technical and resource approach, performance metrics, resumes, references, required certifications and disclosures, and the completed Appendix B budget for all five years. The annual budget may not exceed $250,000; Appendix B must be submitted separately from the rest of the proposal.

Classification Codes
NAICS561591Convention and Visitors Bureaus
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
tourism marketingtravel trade representationdestination marketing
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 07, 2026 09:00 PM-RFP Release
Oct 21, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 1, 2027-Estimated Contract Award
Feb 1, 2027-Estimated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability
  • Other Liability Insurance
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
Yes
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