Ocean City MD CVB
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
NTA contact: Norma Dobrowolski,
destination sales and marketing manager
Office phone: +1.410.289.2800
Website: ococean.com
NTA member since: 1979
What’s new and exciting in Ocean City?
Our festivals continue to wow folks as
does our new performing-arts center.
We have had some great acts, and we
hope to expand on that so planners
can do trips to OC to see shows. Just
near us is Salisbury, which is hosting the
National Folk Art Festival for the next
three years. We look forward to work-
ing with them on this unique event.
What are some of the must-see
attractions in your area?
A new area attraction is the Harriet
Tubman State and National Park Visitor
Center, which is a short drive from
Ocean City near Blackwater
Wildlife Refuge. It is a mecca
of history and environmen-
tal learning, and a cultural
treasure. It’s so well done, it’s
free, and it’s great for groups,
family reunions, students
… just everyone. Also, our
famous boardwalk, of course,
and the iconic wild ponies of
Assateague Island.
What destination is at the
top of your travel bucket list?
I think Viking Cruises’ long-
boats in Europe would be a fabulous
experience.
What do you like to do in your
spare time?
I have recently adopted two rescue
horses whom I adore. It is a great feeling
to help give these magnificent animals a
second chance at life and improve their
conditions. I can see them on the way to
work each day now, and I’m delighted I
could bring them to the Ocean City area
to retire and enjoy themselves.
For more information, contact Dobrowolski
at [email protected].
FIELDS TRIPS
KITCHENER, ONTARIO
NTA contact: Kelly Fields, owner
Office phone: +1.519.894.8687
Website: fieldstrips.ca
NTA member since: 2017
What led you to start your company?
After starting as a tour escort in the late
1980s during a college co-op, I worked
for a few tour operators. Then, an excel-
lent opportunity presented itself, and I
purchased an existing tour operation in
2014 and rebranded it as FIELDS TRIPS.
Talk about your focus an
agricultural tours.
With a name like FIELDS TRIPS, we are
certainly in the same league as fellow
agricultural tour operators. Our inbound
ag tours differ from the outbound trips
we offer due to the high level of tech-
nical visits that are included. With our
ag tours we need to constantly strike a
balance, though, between the technical
visits and opportunities to see well-
known tourist sites.
Visit Clarksville
Frances Manzitto
+1.931.245.4345 | 800.530.2487
[email protected]
visitclarksvilletn.com
What are a couple of your
most popular tours?
Farmers love a great rodeo,
and we use it as a hook for
tours, such as our “Texas
& Oklahoma Loop,” which
highlights many ag sites in
those states. Each July, the
Calgary Stampede is a huge
draw for those who want to
see chuckwagon races and
a world-class rodeo. The
stampede, coupled with the
Canadian Rockies as a back-
drop, is a five-day staple.
What is your favorite
vacation memory from
growing up?
When I was 17, I got my sky-
diver’s license—it was cheaper than a
plane ticket and so much fun. The same
year I convinced my parents and best
friend to take a trip to Venezuela for
March Break. This was the first time
we’d flown, and while I’d taken off in a
handful of planes, landing in Caracas
marked the first time I flew and did not
jump out of the plane!
For more information, contact Fields at
[email protected].
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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