Can R.I. tourism avoid summer of sadness?

From beach vacations to business conferences, travel-related tourism is the lifeblood of the state economy, generating $6.8 billion in 2018, according to a report by R.I. Commerce Corp. But with state borders closed and large social gatherings off-limits, the industry has ground to a halt, costing millions of dollars in direct spending at restaurants, hotels,

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