Tag: Discover Newport
Who will pay for Ocean State 2026 World Cup tourism efforts?
PROVIDENCE – Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa has said that Rhode Island will need approximately $4 million to...
Tourism reps on alert over drop in Canadian visitors
If you think there are fewer visitors from Canada and international locations this summer, you’re right.
The rhetorical squabbling between Canadian officials and President Donald...
Five Questions With: Victoria Cimino
Victoria Cimino | CEO and president, Discover Newport
1. As the new CEO and president of Newport’s tourism bureau, what is your strategic vision...
State awards $2M in Placemaking Initiative grants to 26 municipalities and...
CENTRAL FALLS – State officials on Wednesday announced that 26 municipalities and nonprofits received $2 million in Placemaking Initiative awards to support outdoor and...
Discover Newport CEO Evan Smith announces retirement
NEWPORT – Discover Newport CEO and president Evan Smith informed the organization’s board of directors Friday that he will be retiring early next year.
The...
Five Questions With: Erin Donovan Boyle
Erin Donovan Boyle | CEO and president, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
1. What are the biggest challenges facing both the Newport County and...
Businesses hoping for boost from U.S. Senior Open
NEWPORT – The United States Golf Association made good on its promise to bring the U.S. Senior Open to the historic Newport Country Club,...
53rd Newport Bermuda Race sets sail from Fort Adams State Park
NEWPORT- The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race kicks off Friday with rolling starts of the 165 boats racing southward to the Bermuda finish line set...
Newport expects to see more cruise ships this season
NEWPORT – City officials expect to see more cruise ships and passengers this season than it did in 2023, according to the 2024 schedule...
Regional tourism leaders optimistic new slogan can be ‘All That’ and...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. recently unveiled a long-planned statewide marketing campaign, announcing to the world the Ocean State is “All That” and a...
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