U.K. PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS CONDUCTS BROADCAST INTERVIEWS AT THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

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The Empire State Building (ESB) welcomed U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss for her first U.S. tour, marking the first visit by a U.K. Prime Minister since Winston Churchill in 1932. Truss conducted media interviews on the Observatory's 102nd floor, with Empire State Realty Trust's CEO Anthony Malkin guiding her. The building, renowned for its iconic status and undergoing a $165 million reimagination, attracts over 4 million visitors annually and is fully powered by renewable energy.

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• The Empire State Building's reimagination cost $165 million, enhancing visitor experience.
• The observatory attracts over 4 million annual visitors, boosting revenue potential.
• The visit by a U.K. Prime Minister may enhance the building's international profile.

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First visit to the Empire State Building from a U.K. Prime Minister Since Churchill

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empire State Building (ESB) today hosted the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Liz Truss for her first media interviews.

The Empire State Building was Truss' first stop on her first U.S. tour as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Truss is the first U.K. Prime Minister to visit the Empire State Building Observatory since Winston Churchill's appearance in 1932. Empire State Realty Trust Chairman, President, and CEO Anthony E. Malkin welcomed the Prime Minister and escorted her through the Empire State Building Observatory to her interviews which she conducted on the Observatory's 102^nd floor.

"We were pleased to welcome Her Excellency on her first tour in the United States as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom," said Malkin.

Hi-res imagery of the visit can be downloaded here. More information about the Empire State Building can be found online.

About the Empire State Building  
The Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102^nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86^th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture.  Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, the #1 Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best, and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet, it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world. 

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok. 

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SOURCE Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

FAQ

What was significant about Liz Truss's visit to the Empire State Building on September 20, 2022?

Liz Truss's visit was significant as it was the first by a U.K. Prime Minister since Winston Churchill in 1932.

What improvements have been made to the Empire State Building Observatory?

The Observatory underwent a $165 million reimagination to improve the visitor experience.

How many visitors does the Empire State Building attract annually?

The Empire State Building attracts over 4 million visitors each year.

Who is the CEO of Empire State Realty Trust?

Anthony E. Malkin is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust.

What energy source powers the Empire State Building?

The Empire State Building is fully powered by renewable wind electricity.