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In this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. We'll meet the first guests to check in at the restored Wentworth--by-the-sea grand hotel. |
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And we'll see what makes the North Country town of Littleton one of the nation's Great American Mainstreets. |
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This month, New Hampshire lost a well-known and loved landmark with the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain. But it also regained a landmark that was once feared lost - with the reopening of the Wentworth by the Sea. After being closed since 1982, the historic hotel is back in business, and that could give a boost to this year's summer tourist season. Richard Ager has the story. QUICK QUICK!! |
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Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 4 00:07;37 ** cool shot - from water level - let water sound go for 3-4 seconds and then dissolve to next shot: Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:01;52 The Gilmores enter - "Welcome to the Wentworth." Track: It was a check-in more than two decades in the making, as Bill and Beth Gilmore of Rye Beach took a short trip to celebrate the Wentworth's long journey back to life. Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:02:30 "These are your keys. And Paul will help you to your room." DISSOLVE TO: Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:12:38 "OK, here we are. I'll just check out the room to make sure everything is OK." Track: The revival of Wentworth by the Sea has evoked many memories. As soon as the doors opened, many visitors came just to see the place - once again. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:32:08 I grew up in Rye Beach and on the weekends, we'd take the Sunday drive and we'd always go through New Castle and you'd always have to drive really slow because the road was in front of the hotel at that time and you would always see the guests on the deck and walking through the gardens, and as a child driving by, I'd always just be in awe of the grandeur and beauty of it. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:38:23 It's a flashback to old times when people had more time to do things right and to do with some creativity and style. Track: Those old times began in 1874 with a 30-room inn that eventually expanded into a seaside resort. In 1905, it earned a place in history by hosting diplomats from Russia and Japan who negotiated the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the war between their nations. The Wentworth became one of New England's grand hotels, and attracted a clientele including movie stars such as Veronica Lake, John Geilguid and Gloria Swanson. In a 1985 interview, former owner James Smith recalled his first visit to the Wentworth. Bite: LPA 148 00:31:40 "I was the only one without a dinner jacket - and the ladies were magnificent with their silks and satins and their diamonds and pearls. At that point, the clientele was as grand as any hotel in the world. Track: But time and changing tastes took their toll on the Wentworth, and by the 70's, the business had declined. In 1981, the Smiths sold the hotel to a Swiss company. Bite: LPA 450 04:32:40 "We have proposed plans to totally renovate the present total structure, especially inside." Track: But Pacific Park abandoned those plans and closed the hotel the next year. Over the next decade, the golf course and marina were sold off and developers bought other pieces of the property to build private homes. The hotel deteriorated so badly, the owners took out a demolition permit. That move jolted the community into action. Bite: OL52 01:39:52 We were successful in getting the Wentworth identified by the national trust for historic preservation as one of their eleven most endangered properties nationwide. Bite: OL52 01:40:10 There were so many Newcastle residents who cared and didn't want to see that hotel torn down and we became the promoters for finding a buyer who would restore the hotel. Track: That buyer was Ocean Properties of Portsmouth, which has spent $25 million on the restoration. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 2 10:55:25 We looked through the hotel and it was in terrible shape. It really had been stripped of everything except a few features that existed when we purchased the hotel that still remain now. And we took great pains to preserve what was left and we could restore. Track: One of those features is a ceiling mural in the dining room that has survived in surprisingly good condition. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 2 10:56:40 The Grand Ballroom is as it was in the 1800's, the restaurant here is as it existed in the 1800's, the lobby is as it was in the 1800's. We tried to, from photographs, recreate a lot of the millwork - and from pieces that were laying around, we duplicated that same millwork. So the first floor between the two towers is very much as it was in the 1800's. Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 2 11:13:52 Right here, we're preparing tuna tartare for our dinner menu. Track: Of course, the cuisine is not classic 1800's fare… Soundup: Wentworth opening tape 2 11:13:52 ….and that's tossed with a Scotch bonnet habanero infused chili oil - served with toast brioche points. And for room service, Jen over here is making a Caesar salad. - and that's hearts of romaine. Standup: Wentworth opening tape 2 11:44:39 Even though the first guests have checked in, there's still a ways to go before the official opening of the hotel on June 19th. Track: Work continues on the spa which opens next month, and many rooms like the 3-floor suite in the center tower are unfinished. Still, the hotel is already heavily booked through the summer with those seeking to revisit old memories, and create new ones. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:38:42 I was here for functions - I met Johnny Most here, Tommy Heinsolm, Janet Langhart, Jose Greco - Frank Perdue. Bite: Wentworth opening tape 1 10:39:37 I think there's going to be a lot more memories coming in the future - this is a nice memory - this is a great memory - it's going to be hard to top because it's when it was saved. Probably the best memory is when they decided to save it and go forward. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager Soundup: Wentworth Opening tape 3 01:13:40 POV #3 - "Good afternoon sir - welcome to the Wentworth by the Sea." |
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So how will the opening of the Wentworth affect tourism in the state? For the answer to that question and to talk about the summer tourism outlook, we are joined by George Bald, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development and Lauri Klefos, Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. Thank you both for joining us. |
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How is tourism in the state right now? What's the Outlook for the summer? Will the rise in the terror alert warning have any impact? You've launched a big campaign to get people to come to New Hampshire. Who are you targeting and where are the ads running? Take a look at an ad. Savor every moment is the tag line - why did you choose that? How do you measure the success of the campaign? Weather - It looks like we're in for a wet weekend. What impact do you think it will have on memorial day weekend visitors? Any estimates? Who's hurt the most by the bad weather? For every dollar spent what's the return? Will the State budget affect your efforts? What impact has the old man had? |
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New Hampshire's small town character is a big reason why tourists roam the state in all four seasons. This week, the town of Littleton learned it was one of five national winners in the 2003 Great American Main Street Awards. Theresa Kennett first showed us what makes this North Country town so special in this report from 2001. |
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The town of Littleton has seen a number of improvements over the last several years in its industrial center, educational program, and hospitality industry; a renaissance that Jason Hoch says started on Main St. Go to 45:48 - 46:07 SOT In the early 90's main st. became a priority for a number of people in town. So when NH set up its main st. center, Littleton was one of the first in line and in 1997 became one of the first 3 main st. communities. Along with the improved store fronts one thing that I notice is that you have no powerlines. Yes ah…. By 1999, Littleton had filled their upper level store-front space, but still had some lower level space that was vacant. Go to Jason 22:29 - 22:50 We said isn't there a way that we can create some learning environments here we have a school that's pressed for space, we want to add new programs we and we don't have room for them. In January, the Marketing program moved out of the vocational center into lower level of one of main st. businesses, Chutter's general store, in space that was previously unoccupied. Lynn Davis is the marketing teacher for the Hugh Gallen Regional Vocational Center. Only her classroom is located in Littleton's downtown giving students the opportunity to immediately apply the lessons they learn. Go to stand up at 1:51:32 - 1:51:43 The partnership between Chutters and the school district started out to solve a space problem at the high school. But the result is that these students get a hands on experience in the real world of retail. Go to Lynn Davis at 1:59:55- 2:00:06 They are totally responsible for this business. They have to watch costs, they run the web site, they have to do the financials, they have to pay their won bills. They have checking accounts that they have to manage. Jump cut 2:00:08 - 2:00:14 It gives them a taste of what its like to be in business, to make those critical decisions on wether or not to carry product. Go to Shane Harris at 2:03:07-:16 This year I really like the real world aspect of it and being able to ship the orders, pack the orders. Go to 2:05:01-:17 To tell you the truth, I love this class. Its very hands on and it kind of gets you into knowing what a business actually does and how they work with people and how to react to people who is complaining about something we have accidentally done. Go to Mike at 2:11:58 - 2:12:04 My wife and I are very ecstatic about it, we are learning so much form the kids. Jump cut to 2:13:58 - 2:14:05 Every day there is interaction and that's exciting in itself cause I never thought I would be in education, ever. In 1999, the town of Littleton and the Hugh Gallen Vocational Learning center formed an educational partnership with NASA's stenis space center. Go to Thom Schubert at 2:37:12 - 2:38:00 When I left my previous job, most everybody I talked with said "They are doing that in New Hampshire?" So it is a surprise to the rest of the country. But NASA Learned a valuable lesson when they went to the Stenis Space Center in Mississippi. They learned that the knowledge base was not there for them to get a good work force so by reaching out to other communities they hope to increase the knowledge base of computers and remote sensing and that way they have a work force that they can bring people into NASA and in the government and do some space exploration at the same time. The Vocational Center was ready to offer courses in spatial technology in September, but they didn't have space for it. That's when Superintendent Robert Horan says the business community stepped up once again. The program is currently housed in 3000 square feet of commercial space located in the Bank of New Hampshire on Main St. Go to Robert at 2:25:16 - 2:25:21 The reception we've have had from main st. businesses and community members has been outstanding. Jump cut to 2:26:12 - 2:26:24 We believe this is one of the first full blown spatial technology partnerships in New England if not in the country. It wouldn't have started without the NASA partnerships. Go to Don Jutton at 1:16:28 -:40 We were inspired collectively when NASA came to town and showed us what they had accomplished and challenged us to get beyond our own limitations. Jump cut to 16:59 - 17:17 We have learned that cooperation leads to collaboration and collaboration leads to partnerships and partnerships lead to synergy. We are actually getting more out of working with one another than we're putting in and that's what gets us cranked and gets us going. Go to 48:54 - 49:17 SOT - Theresa and Jason. The thing that has been so interesting here is that in the face of adversity people seem to be incredibly optimistic about the economic future. Well this is a community with a strong history of optimism and in fact the author of Pollyanna wrote Pollyanna here and if you look just over here later this year we'll be unveiling a statue of Pollyanna here in downtown. It's hard to tell if its just a coincidence that Pollyanna was authored in this town, or if perhaps there is something in the water that makes everyone look at the bright side of life. However after spending a couple of days talking with members of the community, I can say with confidence that Littleton is a town worth remembering and for all of the right reasons. For New Hampshire Outlook, I'm Theresa Kennett. 5 minutes and 15 seconds. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. We'll meet the first guests to check in at the restored Wentworth--by-the-sea grand hotel. And we'll see what makes the North Country town of Littleton one of the nation's Great American Mainstreets. This month, New Hampshire lost a well-known and loved landmark with the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain. But it also regained a landmark that was once feared lost - with the reopening of the Wentworth by the Sea. After being closed since 1982, the historic hotel is back in business, and that could give a boost to this year's summer tourist season. Richard Ager has the story. So how will the opening of the Wentworth affect tourism in the state? For the answer to that question and to talk about the summer tourism outlook, we are joined by George Bald, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development and Lauri Klefos, Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Gilmore \First Guest, Bill Gilmore\First Guest, James Smith\Former Owner, Corrs Smitz\Pacific Park Corp., Etoile Holzaepfel\'Friends of the Wentworth', Tom Varley\VP, Ocean Properties, Daniel Dumont\Executive Chef, Wentworth by the Sea, George Bald\Commissioner, Dept of Resources & Economic Development, Lauri Klefos\Director, Div of Travel and Tourism |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. We'll meet the first guests to check in at the restored Wentworth--by-the-sea grand hotel. And we'll see what makes the North Country town of Littleton one of the nation's Great American Mainstreets. This month, New Hampshire lost a well-known and loved landmark with the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain. But it also regained a landmark that was once feared lost - with the reopening of the Wentworth by the Sea. After being closed since 1982, the historic hotel is back in business, and that could give a boost to this year's summer tourist season. Richard Ager has the story. So how will the opening of the Wentworth affect tourism in the state? For the answer to that question and to talk about the summer tourism outlook, we are joined by George Bald, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development and Lauri Klefos, Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Gilmore \First Guest, Bill Gilmore\First Guest, James Smith\Former Owner, Corrs Smitz\Pacific Park Corp., Etoile Holzaepfel\'Friends of the Wentworth', Tom Varley\VP, Ocean Properties, Daniel Dumont\Executive Chef, Wentworth by the Sea, George Bald\Commissioner, Dept of Resources & Economic Development, Lauri Klefos\Director, Div of Travel and Tourism |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. We'll meet the first guests to check in at the restored Wentworth--by-the-sea grand hotel. And we'll see what makes the North Country town of Littleton one of the nation's Great American Mainstreets. This month, New Hampshire lost a well-known and loved landmark with the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain. But it also regained a landmark that was once feared lost - with the reopening of the Wentworth by the Sea. After being closed since 1982, the historic hotel is back in business, and that could give a boost to this year's summer tourist season. Richard Ager has the story. So how will the opening of the Wentworth affect tourism in the state? For the answer to that question and to talk about the summer tourism outlook, we are joined by George Bald, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development and Lauri Klefos, Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Gilmore \First Guest, Bill Gilmore\First Guest, James Smith\Former Owner, Corrs Smitz\Pacific Park Corp., Etoile Holzaepfel\'Friends of the Wentworth', Tom Varley\VP, Ocean Properties, Daniel Dumont\Executive Chef, Wentworth by the Sea, George Bald\Commissioner, Dept of Resources & Economic Development, Lauri Klefos\Director, Div of Travel and Tourism |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 26:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. We'll meet the first guests to check in at the restored Wentworth--by-the-sea grand hotel. And we'll see what makes the North Country town of Littleton one of the nation's Great American Mainstreets. This month, New Hampshire lost a well-known and loved landmark with the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain. But it also regained a landmark that was once feared lost - with the reopening of the Wentworth by the Sea. After being closed since 1982, the historic hotel is back in business, and that could give a boost to this year's summer tourist season. Richard Ager has the story. So how will the opening of the Wentworth affect tourism in the state? For the answer to that question and to talk about the summer tourism outlook, we are joined by George Bald, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development and Lauri Klefos, Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Gilmore \First Guest, Bill Gilmore\First Guest, James Smith\Former Owner, Corrs Smitz\Pacific Park Corp., Etoile Holzaepfel\'Friends of the Wentworth', Tom Varley\VP, Ocean Properties, Daniel Dumont\Executive Chef, Wentworth by the Sea, George Bald\Commissioner, Dept of Resources & Economic Development, Lauri Klefos\Director, Div of Travel and Tourism |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. New Hampshire's small town character is a big reason why tourists roam the state in all four seasons. This week, the town of Littleton learned it was one of five national winners in the 2003 Great American Main Street Awards. Theresa Kennett first showed us what makes this North Country town so special in this report from 2001. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jason Hoch\Town Manager, Lynn Davis\Marketing Teacher, Shane Harris\Marketing Student, Lauren Hepburn\Marketing Student, Mike Hamilton\Owner of Chutters, Thomas Schubert\Spacial Technologies Teacher, Robert Horan\Superintendent of Schools, Donald Jutton\Littleton Town Manager |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/22/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, travel, tourism and revitalization. New Hampshire's small town character is a big reason why tourists roam the state in all four seasons. This week, the town of Littleton learned it was one of five national winners in the 2003 Great American Main Street Awards. Theresa Kennett first showed us what makes this North Country town so special in this report from 2001. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jason Hoch\Town Manager, Lynn Davis\Marketing Teacher, Shane Harris\Marketing Student, Lauren Hepburn\Marketing Student, Mike Hamilton\Owner of Chutters, Thomas Schubert\Spacial Technologies Teacher, Robert Horan\Superintendent of Schools, Donald Jutton\Littleton Town Manager |
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