Tag: Hospitality and tourism
RIPTA, RIFC partner to offer free stadium game-day shuttle bus service
PAWTUCKET – With Rhode Island FC set to finally open Centreville Bank Stadium’s doors on May 3 and a sold-out crowd of 10,500 people...
Providence becomes American Cruise Lines’ new port of call
PROVIDENCE – For the first time in four years, cruise tourism will return to Rhode Island’s capital city.
Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Thursday that...
‘March Madness’ a slam dunk for local restaurants, businesses over the...
PROVIDENCE – A weekendlong celebration of basketball madness proved to be an economic win for Rhode Island and its capital city.
There’s now optimism for...
R.I. hopes to again score big with ‘March Madness’ in town
PROVIDENCE – True basketball madness is coming to Rhode Island’s capital city for the first time in close to a decade.
With that, local hospitality...
Newport hotel among most romantic in the world for eighth-straight year
NEWPORT – A Rhode Island hotel has been named one of the most romantic hotels in the world for the eighth consecutive year.
The Chanler...
RIFC: Stadium tours boosting ticket sales, business relationships
PAWTUCKET – Live soccer matches and other events are still months away from happening at the stadium at Tidewater Landing.
But that hasn’t stopped Rhode...
Rhode Island FC 2025 schedule released; Tidewater stadium opening May 3
PAWTUCKET – After years of planning, development and delays, the stadium at Tidewater Landing finally has an opening date.
As part of its 2025 season...
Championship push significantly boosting local fan interest in RIFC
PAWTUCKET – In just 11 words, Fortuitous Partners LLC Co-Chairman and Principal Brett Johnson threw the gauntlet down on Rhode Island FC’s performance expectations...
AAA: Average gas price in R.I. drops below $3 for first...
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 5 cents to $2.97 per gallon this week. That...
Rhode Island FC hires firm to seek naming rights for Tidewater...
PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island FC and the Tidewater Landing stadium’s management team are partnering with a Cleveland-based sponsorship valuation consulting firm to help find...