Southampton Inn Celebration Aims to Promote Off-Season Tourism

Bill and Stephanie BitisLisa Tamburini

Dede Gotthelf, Vickie Kahn, Southampton Mayor William Manger, Sarah KautzLisa Tamburini

Justin Ceravalo, Ken Patel, Dede Gotthelf, Raj PatelLisa Tamburini

Marc Chiffert, Leonard ZinnantiLisa Tamburini

Paulina Pawlak, Sarah Kautz, Liana Mizzi, Alyssa SaccenteLisa Tamburini

Scott Rose, Don SullivanLisa Tamburini

Sheriee Calderone, Julie Ratner, Vickie KahnLisa Tamburini

Steve Behar, Mirella Cameran, Stephanie BitisLisa Tamburini

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker, Dede GotthelfLisa Tamburini

Community leaders, including Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger and Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker, convened at Dede Gotthelf’s Southampton Inn for a discussion focused on enhancing the year-round economy to support local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions.

The event marked Gotthelf’s 25th anniversary as owner of the inn and brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from Discover Long Island, The Bentley Hotel, Publick House, Southampton Social Club, Main Prospect, Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Parrish Art Museum, Southampton History Museum and Dan’s Papers.

Gotthelf emphasized the need to promote off-season tourism while Mayor Manger outlined infrastructure improvement aimed at enhancing the village’s attractiveness and safety.