There are few places more spectacular than New England in autumn. But if you want to have a great fall foliage tour without being overwhelmed by crowds, you need to work with a local expert.

Carol Sullivan might be just the expert you’re working for. Her family operates White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire. But far from simply offering accommodations, this organization helps group travel leaders plan and package every element of their New England experiences. Carol joins this special bonus episode of the podcast to share her favorite New England activities and give travel planners tips to streamlining their New England travel experiences in any season.

Carol tells us about the cities, towns and mountain landscapes that make New England an essential American travel treasure. Plus, she explains how tour planners can arrange ground transportation, hotels, first-class dining and all their sightseeing activities with a single point of contact.

This episode is brought to you by the White Mountain Hotel and Resort.

Learn more about the White Mountain Hotel and Resort at whitemountainhotel.com.

Contact Jennifer in the White Mountain Hotel sales department at 800-533-6301.

2:23 — What exactly are the White Mountains of New Hampshire?

4:10 — Carol Sullivan’s journey from tour operator to hotelier

5:08 — Packing New England tour products

9:38 — Can’t-Miss New England travel experiences

11:59 — New England tours beyond fall foliage season

15:44 —A different approach to tour group dining

19:30 — Enjoying the White Mountain Hotel amenities

24:26 — Making the most of the New England outdoors

27:05 — Undiscovered treasures of New England

Gather and Go with Brian Jewell is a tourism industry podcast that helps group travel leaders plan, promote and lead better trips. There are also tips and insights for destination marketers and others who support the tourism trade. Each episode reaches thousands of professional tour operators, travel agents and the volunteer group leaders they serve. The audience also includes destination museum leaders, church travel leaders and other tourism enthusiasts around the world. Each show includes an interview with a smart travel pro or an insightful person from outside tourism who’s expertise can help make travel businesses better. You’ll also hear travel news, road tips and more. New episodes are released about twice monthly.

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