Tag: Evan Smith
The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too
Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021.
Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...
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...
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,...
It’s sailing season in the City by the Sea
NEWPORT – Professional sailing is back in the world's colloquially known “sailing capital," named for much more being the location of the National Sailing...
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...
Summer tourism spending in Newport, Bristol counties sets new record
NEWPORT – Increases in visitation, summer events and higher daily hotel room rates combined to give Newport a banner fiscal 2023 tourism season, according...
Many ignore R.I.’s Airbnb registry, at least in Newport
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...
Rental registry needs teeth
The state’s attempt to manage the proliferation of vacation rental properties has gotten off to a rocky start.
A state registry for short-term rentals created...
R.I. Commerce Corp. announces expansion of hotel discount program
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday announced the return and extension of the annual destination marketing initiative previously known as “Hotel Week,” in...
R.I. hospitality industry uncertain about rebound of business travel in 2023
PROVIDENCE – Stakeholders in Rhode Island's hospitality sector say corporate travel to the region has largely been left out of this year's strong rebound...
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