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Hospitality industry challenged but resilient post-pandemic

Economy 09/13/2023

PROVIDENCE – Industry insiders on Wednesday said the state's restaurant and lodging sector will continue to be squeezed between inflation, labor shortages and shifting...

McKee signs bill extending outdoor dining

Economy 03/31/2023

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday signed into law legislation allowing restaurants to continue approved outdoor dining until Feb. 15, 2024, without...

Many ignore R.I.’s Airbnb registry, at least in Newport

Hospitality & Tourism 02/03/2023

Compliance problems with a state registry of short-term vacation rentals are reigniting debate over the program that went into effect last year despite a...

Despite consumer comfort, inflation reinforces pressure on hospitality industry

Economic Activity 06/27/2022

PROVIDENCE – As inflation hits its highest rates in decades, the hospitality industry is feeling the impacts of widespread financial strain despite consumers' increasing...

Restaurant owners score victory with passage of legislation

Coronavirus 02/11/2022

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Hospitality Association scored a victory on Thursday as state lawmakers approved passage of two bills that permanently allow restaurants...

Hospitality & Tourism 11/26/2021

Amidst all the changes and challenges in Rhode Island’s hospitality industry over the past three decades, the leadership of Rhode Island Hospitality Association CEO...

McKee, GA leaders to discuss his call for $100M in pandemic...

Business Services 09/27/2021

EAST GREENWICH - Gov. Daniel J. McKee says he will be meeting with House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio...

R.I. hotel industry projecting $107.8M less in business travel revenue in...

Coronavirus 09/15/2021

PROVIDENCE – A new report has found that Rhode Island’s hotel industry is projected to end the year with $107.8 million less revenue from...

CREATIVE THINKING: Lisa Mattiello, CEO of catering and events-planning business Pranzi Inc. in Providence, has had to think outside the box to develop alternative sources of revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Mattiello’s cooking up ways to overcome adversity

Business Women 05/27/2021

PBN 2021 Business Women Awards Achievement Honoree: Lisa Mattiello, Pranzi Inc. LISA MATTIELLO HAS ALWAYS loved food, beverages and occasions for people to gather. Growing up...