R.I. sets visitation record in 2023

A REPORT BY RESEARCH FIRM TOURISM ECONOMICS shows a record 28.4 million people visited the state in 2023. Pictured is the 27th Newport Flower Show held at the Marble House. / COURTESY R.I. TOURISM DIVISION

PROVIDENCE – R.I.  Commerce Corp. on Tuesday said the state welcomed a record 28.4 million visitors in 2023. Based on a report by Tourism Economics, visitor volume grew 2.2% over 2022, with spending totaling $5.6 billion and generating $935 million in state and local tax revenues. “The economic activity generated from the travel sector represents

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