Meet the Board: Meghan James, Somewhere Inn Calabogie

After nearly a decade spent working in tourism, including nine years at the Pembroke Best Western, Meghan James has taken on virtually every job on the books. From restaurant manager to sales, marketing, events, community outreach, and public relations, Meghan has literally learned the industry from the ground up.

After making the move from the Best Western to Somewhere Inn Calabogie as their General Manager earlier this year, Meghan is also taking on her next new role in the industry, as an OHTO Board Member. The move to board member was the logical next step for Meghan, who seems to have found her calling in tourism.

“My goal has been to promote not just our property, but the Ottawa Valley area, and Ontario’s Highlands,” Meghan explained. “I feel like...