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City to offer free training and familiarization tour for workers in the hospitality industry aimed at helping educate workers about New Bedford attractions and points of interest. The City of New Bedford Office of Tourism & Marketing has teamed with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, Bristol Community College and the Southeastern MA CVB to offer support and training for local employees working in hospitality related businesses.
The partnership will offer free hospitality training on Wednesday, May 15th from 9:30-11:30 am at the National Park Visitor Center (33 William Street). The training is designed to equip customer service and hospitality workers with the most current information about New Bedford attractions. This program will empower employees to become better informed about New Bedford and all the city has to offer. The hospitality industry consists of a broad section of fields within the service industry including lodging, restaurants, event planning, transportation, entertainment and activities.
In addition, the partnership will host a Familiarization Tour on Tuesday, May 21st to familiarize stakeholders and businesses with their destination and services. The FAM tour will begin at the National Park Visitor Center, Corson Building where the NB Line shuttle will escort the group to attractions and points of interest in New Bedford. This is an experiential tour that will embody the visitor experience.
For more information about these events, please contact the Office of Tourism & Marketing at (508) 979-1745 or register to attend either of these events at NewBedfordChamber.com. Visit the Destination New Bedford website at www.destinationnewbedford.org.
Wednesday, May 15th
Tuesday, May 21st
