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B&B’s serve slice of local charm
Rhode Island’s seaside offerings, art and cultural activities and preservation of history bring $5 billion a year into state coffers from tourism. A relatively small, but critical, part of Rhode Island’s hospitality industry is the colorful palette of bed-and-breakfasts, said state Tourism Director Mark Brodeur. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

Hub eyed for power brokers
Even in a city known for its restaurants and political dealing, The Procaccianti Group sees a need for a meeting place where Providence politicians and business leaders can hash out a few deals over drinks. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

City a destination even in winter
Twenty-five years ago, the Newport Winter Festival was just a concept drummed up by local businesses, what was then known as the Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau and a pair of tourism-industry insiders, that the group collectively hoped would put the city on a winter-holiday map. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

‘Tour R.I.’ expands trips to Conn., Mass.
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc. is looking to book day-trips into Massachusetts and Connecticut with a revamped tour brand, set to depart Twin River Casino on May 11. more
Investing, customer focus a great plan
Last year was a big one for Newport’s big houses. Attendance at the Preservation Society of Newport County’s mansions increased 11 percent over 2011 to 883,000, the largest one-year jump ever. more
1/14/13
Newport Mansion attendance tops 880K in 2012
Admissions to the Newport Mansions topped 880,000 in 2012, marking the best attendance in more than a decade, according to the Preservation Society of Newport County. more
| 1/8/13
Association honors R.I. hospitality ‘stars’
This year you have read in this column about many contributors to the state’s successful restaurant community, from chefs and restaurateurs to winemakers and farmers. All can be considered stars of the industry. more
12/31/12
PPAC stop on road to Broadway?
Could Weybosett Street be the next Broadway? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/31/12

It’s time to tighten control of nightclubs
A thriving nightlife scene plays an often under-appreciated role in ensuring a city’s economic health. That’s especially true in a place like Providence, where restaurants are among the leading attractions. more
12/24/12
Cooking classes part of recipe to lure customers
The first thing to know about Indian cooking, said Sanjiv Dhar, executive chef at and owner of Rasoi in Pawtucket, is that chefs can’t just throw together the ingredients, turn the oven up and go watch a football game. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/24/12

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