Business & Economics trips to New York
Business & Economics trips to New York
Big lessons in the Big Apple
New York is a business and economics powerhouse! Fast-paced, full of energy and one of the most exciting places to introduce students to the buzz of global business.
Home to Wall Street, the world’s largest stock market, and the iconic NASDAQ building on Times Square, New York offers business students the chance to experience a bustling city at the heart of the global economy.
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Adam
“My favourite itinerary”
Here’s a little inspiration to get you started…


Curtis
“My top pick of things to see and do”
New York is packed with inspiration, but here are a few standout experiences I always recommend for Business & Economics groups:
Bagel Baking Class and Workshop
Can you go to New York without eating a bagel?! This unique hands-on experience at a popular New York City location is a must! Go behind the scenes in a working store, take a bagel-making class followed by insider info on what it takes to turn a passion into a business from entrepreneurship, to marketing and more!
Broadway Front Row
Take a front row seat for this moderated panel discussion featuring various elements of the Business of Broadway from performance to production.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of the twelve regional Reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System and is located in the heart of the Financial District.
New York Next Tour
New York has always been on the cutting edge of business innovation.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 following the Second World War, and is currently made up of 193 Member States.
Walking Tour of Financial District
A guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan gives students the opportunity to explore the historic and financial heart of New York.
Wall Street Tour and Trading Game
While meandering the narrow, winding streets of Lower Manhattan, you will hear exclusive stories from “inside the trenches” that will entertain, inform and shock you!
Watch a Broadway Show
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the principal institution dedicated to telling the story of 9/11.

Adam
The best places to stay
We’ve tried and tested accommodation across the city to find the options that work brilliantly for school groups -safe, comfortable, and perfectly located.
EVEN Hotel New York
Just moments from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, EVEN Hotel New York offers centrally located accommodation with excellent subway and rail connections.
- En‑suite rooms
- Midtown West location
- Near Penn Station
- Excellent subway access
- On‑site dining facilities
Springhill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan
Near Madison Square Park in Manhattan’s Flatiron area, SpringHill Suites offers modern accommodation with easy access to multiple subway lines.
- En‑suite rooms
- Flatiron district location
- Near Madison Square Park
- Subway access nearby
- On‑site dining facilities
Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East
Close to Grand Central Station, Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East provides modern accommodation with convenient transport links across New York City.
- En‑suite rooms
- Midtown East district
- Close to Grand Central
- Subway access nearby
- On‑site dining facilities
HI New York City Hostel
Located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, HI New York City Hostel offers centrally placed accommodation close to Central Park, with easy subway access across the city.
- En‑suite or shared‑facility rooms
- Upper West Side location
- Close to Central Park
- Easy access to subway
- Well connected to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan
West Side YMCA
Opposite Central Park near Columbus Circle, the West Side YMCA offers budget‑focused group accommodation with excellent public transport connections.
- Upper West Side location
- Close to Central Park
- Excellent subway access
- Access to Midtown & Downtown Manhattan
- Shared facility rooms
The most popular questions, answered
New York places students in the heart of global commerce, where they can see economic theory unfolding in real time. From Wall Street to major media and tech hubs, the city helps them grasp how international markets, corporate strategy, and innovation shape the world economy.
Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Enterprise all gain depth here, with visits that highlight everything from stock market behaviour to brand power. Students return with a sharper sense of how major organisations operate and how economic decisions ripple across industries.
Absolutely – every itinerary is shaped around the themes you want to explore, whether that’s financial services, global trade, entrepreneurship, or corporate culture. We guide you through the best visit combinations so the programme feels purposeful, inspiring, and manageable within your timeframe.
We’re with you every step of the way, offering calm, practical guidance from planning to touchdown and back again. We handle the logistics, bookings, and timings so you always feel supported, reassured, and free to focus on your students’ experience.
We use trusted, school‑friendly hotels in convenient Manhattan and Midtown locations, chosen for safety, comfort, and easy access to key visits. Teachers can expect a reliable base that keeps travel simple and gives students a secure place to unwind after busy days exploring the city.
Your package typically includes accommodation, meals, transport, and pre‑booked visits to maximise learning time and minimise queues. Free place ratios are built in, and we take care of the organisational details so you can concentrate on delivering a meaningful, high‑impact educational experience.
What people say
“The service we received was outstanding. The organisation and smooth running of the trip was exceptional. Taking 43 kids to NYC is no easy task, but Esto definitely helped to make the process smooth and ensured the students had the time of their lives.”
St Aidans CE High School
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