Hospitality & Tourism

Nonprofit
May 25

By Keith Regan
PBN Staff Writer

Oliver Hazard tall ship hits fundraising trail

It remains a year – and as much as $2.5 million in fundraising support – from being ready to set sail. But supporters say excitement is building around the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which will visit its future home in Newport in June, ahead of a July Fourth weekend fundraising event culminating with the state’s official educational sailing vessel being opened to the public for the first time.
Tourism
May 25

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

Southern New England states see tourism link

It sounds like the latest up-and-coming neighborhood in a real estate magazine, but SoNew is in fact the new moniker for southern New England coined by local tourism leaders hoping it will attract more visitors to the region.
Food Service
May 24

R.I. expected to increase restaurant jobs by 15.6% in summer

Rhode Island is expected to increase the number of restaurant jobs this summer by 15.6 percent, the fourth-highest projected rate of increase in the United States, according to National Restaurant Association projections.
Tourism
May 23

Tennis Hall of Fame becomes first to earn museum accreditation

The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has become the first sports hall of fame to achieve accreditation status by the American Alliance of Museums.

Hospitality & Tourism
May 22

Memorial Day travel to drop slightly, says AAA

AAA Southern New England projects a 0.9 percent decrease in Memorial Day travel. The trade group estimates that 34.8 million U.S. residents will travel 50 miles or more from their home during the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 23, and Monday, May 27.

Tourism
May 20

Newport named 5th ‘happiest seaside town’

Newport has been ranked the fifth most enjoyable and hospitable coastal city in the United States by Coastal Living Magazine, which called it the “crown jewel” of Rhode Island.
Food Service
May 18
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