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Witham Family Hotels
Tourism Winnipeg
Witham Family Hotels
ELLSWORTH , MAINE
NTA contact : Dede Daigle , general manager , Atlantic Oceanside Hotel
Office phone : + 1.207.288.8530 ( ext . 1311 ) Website : withamhotels . com NTA member since : 2010
How many properties are part of your hotel group ? Witham Family Hotels owns and operates 13 hotels in Maine — nine on beautiful Mount Desert Island in Bar Harbor , three in Ellsworth and one in Saco .
What are two of your properties that work particularly well for groups ? The Bar Harbor Inn is a premier , historical and iconic hotel overlooking Frenchman Bay . Our guests experience traditional New England inn charm fused with modern amenities and fresh Maine cuisine .
The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel is our affordable oceanfront property in Bar
Harbor . Motorcoach groups love the ocean views from their private balcony and the exceptional service from our friendly staff . And tour operators love our property for the superb value .
Are you more of a city girl or a nature girl ? I ’ m definitely a nature girl . I live in Bar Harbor because I can enjoy all that Acadia National Park offers without ever leaving my backyard . I can hike a mountain , swim in a lake or kayak on the ocean — all in one day if I want to !
What was your dream job when you were growing up ? I wanted to be a dentist . I have no idea why , and I can ’ t imagine anything more rewarding than what I do right now .
What is your favorite meal ? Lobster , of course ! I like it pulled fresh from the waters of Frenchman Bay
( preferably out of my 11-year-old son ’ s trap ) and served with melted butter and a drop of vinegar .
For more information , contact Daigle at dede @ aobarharbor . com .
Tourism Winnipeg
WINNIPEG , MANITOBA
NTA contact : Sarah Robinson , business development manager
Office phone : + 1.204.954.1995 Website : winnipeggroups . com NTA member since : 1986
What do people experience when they visit your city ? First and foremost , travelers always mention our city ’ s hospitality . The willingness of our partners to customize each experience and go the extra mile to make each itinerary unique is our greatest strength .
What are some of Winnipeg ’ s can ’ t- miss sites ? The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the only museum in the world dedicated to human rights education and awareness . The award-winning Arctic exhibit “ Journey to Churchill ” at the Assiniboine Park Zoo allows visitors to not only see polar bears swimming overhead in an underwater viewing tunnel , but also to learn about climate change and conservation efforts .
What are a couple of local places that you like showing off to friends who visit ? I love showing them The Forks National Historic Site , which is a 54-acre public space that really highlights Winnipeg ’ s eclectic mix of things to see and do . The Forks Market offers year-round shopping and The Common features a wine , beer and food hall that is always hopping .
What is your favorite vacation memory ? Japan . It was the first destination I travelled to where I didn ’ t speak the language , and the experience of being “ lost in translation ” really showed me the beauty of human nature and people ’ s willingness to help by using alternate forms of communication .
If you could get up on stage with any band / musician , who would it be ? Nina Simone . She was such an iconic figure , known not only for her unique voice , but also for her place as an African-American woman fighting for
civil rights . Her song “ See-line Woman ” is the ringtone on my phone !
For more information , contact Robinson at sarah @ tourismwinnipeg . com .
Visit Clarksville Frances Manzitto + 1.931.245.4345 | 800.530.2487 frances @ visitclarksvilletn . com visitclarksvilletn . com
From our picturesque and historic downtown to our rolling countryside , Clarksville welcomes you with open arms . Bringing your group to Clarksville means a trip full of Southern hospitality , unique attractions and shopping , great food and memories that will last a lifetime . Find out more at visitclarksvilletn . com .
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