R.I. program to provide $20M in tourism, arts relief draws criticism for focus on large hotels

Mary MacDonald

11/02/2020

Screen Shot 2020-10-29 at 4.00.41 PM — A STATE PROGRAM that would provide up to $10 million in direct payments to hotels and arts organizations damaged by the pandemic has been criticized for its focus on the state's largest hotels. / PBN FILE PHOTO/STEPHANIE ALVAREZ EWENS

PROVIDENCE – Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the beleaguered hotel industry in Rhode Island now has access to a dedicated program using federal COVID-19 impact aid to the state. But half of it is off-limits to all but the largest hotels in the state, under the Rhode Island Hotel, Arts & Tourism Grant Program unveiled…

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