Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Selects Kathy Bennett Marketing LLC for Public Relations Services

September 16, 2023

Kathy Bennett Marketing LLC, a leading northern New Hampshire public relations and marketing consultancy, is proud to announce its selection as the official public relations consultant for the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the premier destination marketing organization for the region.

The Mt. Washington Chamber of Commerce (MWVCC) is dedicated to promoting the natural beauty, outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and hospitality offerings of the Mount Washington Valley to visitors from all around the world. With a diverse range of activities and attractions, this picturesque region in New Hampshire’s White Mountains has become a year-round destination for tourists seeking outdoor recreation, relaxation, and memorable experiences.

Kathy Bennett, owner of the consultancy, expressed her excitement about the partnership: “I am so pleased to have been chosen as the public relations consultant for The Mt. Washington Chamber of Commerce. The Mount Washington Valley is a gem of a destination, and I am committed to helping the organization showcase its many unique offerings to a local, regional and global audience. I’ve spent most of my career promoting the North Conway region so the chance to represent this beautiful place I call home is such an honor.”

Bennett brings a wealth of expertise in public relations and strategic communications to the table. Her clients have included travel and hospitality businesses including the Appalachian Mountain Club, Ski New Hampshire, Purity Spring Resort, Gunstock Mountain Resort, White Mountain Hotel and Resort, Eastern Slope Inn Resort and Attitash Mountain Village. Prior to forming her business in 2019, she was Vice President of Communications for Memorial Hospital in North Conway. She moved to the Valley in 2002 to join Cranmore Mountain Resort as their Sales and Marketing Director. 

With Bennett’s substantial experience in promoting the Mt. Washington Valley region, and long-time media relations in the travel and tourism sector, this new working relationship is poised to help The MWVCC and its 600 members reach new heights in terms of visibility, engagement, and visitor numbers.

The partnership is expected to yield exciting developments, including enhanced media coverage that will spotlight the diverse attractions of the Mount Washington Valley. This collaboration will work towards boosting tourism in the region and fostering economic growth within the local community. 

MWVCC Executive Director Michelle Cruz shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are confident that Kathy will help us take our destination marketing efforts to the next level. Her expertise in the travel and tourism industry aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to a successful partnership that will benefit both our organization and the Mount Washington Valley as a whole.”

Kathy Bennett Marketing joins the MWVCC marketing team, which includes Drive Brand Studios, Corey David Photography, Wiseguy Photography, and Jones Creative.

This working relationship is funded through the state of New Hampshire’s Joint Promotional Program Grant. The program is designed for the purpose of investing in tourism promotional initiatives developed by groups and organizations by encouraging the development of quality out-of-state and in-state promotion projects.

The primary goals of the program are to promote New Hampshire as a year-round vacation destination, increase the length of stay, and to raise the level of quality of the projects done by local, regional and statewide organizations.

For more information on MWVCC, go to www.visitMWV.com. For more information on Kathy Bennett Marketing LLC, go to www.kathybennettmarketing.com.