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Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse

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Vanderbilt Pool TMD

Vanderbilt Pool TMD

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Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

breakfast included

People at the outdoor bar at The Wharf Pub in Newport RI

People at the outdoor bar at The Wharf Pub in Newport RI

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Beehive Cafe Coffee

Beehive Cafe Coffee

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Burgers Beer Brunch

Burgers Beer Brunch

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Newport Second Beach

Newport Second Beach

newport's best beaches

brenton rooftop

brenton rooftop

rooftop bars for endless summer

Elms Mansions

Elms Mansions

national historic landmarks

Kayaking Summer 2019 Corey Favino

Kayaking Summer 2019 Corey Favino

things to do in july

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

ongoing gallery exhibits

newportfilm outdoors

newportfilm outdoors

outdoor film screenings

Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive

a guide to parking

Breakers

Breakers

first timer's guide

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

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staff directory

Discover Newport welcomes the opportunity to work with you! Please refer to the staff directory listed below.

ADMINISTRATION

EVAN SMITH
President & CEO
401-845-9113
ESmith@DiscoverNewport.org

ALYSON C. ADKINS, CPA
Vice President of Finance and Human Resources
401-845-9126
AAdkins@DiscoverNewport.org
Fiduciary responsibilities and human resources.

ANNA DUFFY
Administrative Assistant
401-845-9110
ADuffy@DiscoverNewport.org

MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

KATHRYN FARRINGTON, CFEE
Vice President of Marketing
401-845-9117
KFarrington@DiscoverNewport.org
Oversees all aspects of tourism marketing, communication and corporate partnerships.

NATALIE MANNING
Creative Director
401-845-9138
NManning@DiscoverNewport.org
Responsible for all creative brand design and execution.

BRITTANY LAURO
Social Media and Content Manager
401-845-9112
BLauro@DiscoverNewport.org
Responsible for all social media and content.

JULIE GRANT
Digital Marketing Manager
401-845-9145
JGrant@DiscoverNewport.org
Responsible for all website content and special programs.

SALES DEPARTMENT

J. TIMOTHY WALSH, CMP
Vice President of Sales
401-845-9132
TWalsh@DiscoverNewport.org
Oversees all aspects of corporate and group sales.

ALEX HURD, CMP, HMCC
Destination Expert
401-845-9114
AHurd@DiscoverNewport.org

PATRICIA SMURRO, CMP, HMCC
Destination Expert
401-845-9116
PSmurro@DiscoverNewport.org

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