Tag: Rhode Island Hospitality Association
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,...
For small businesses, the uphill climb was never-ending
For Rhode Island’s small businesses, the last five years have demanded constant adjustment.
Pandemic shutdowns in early 2020, rising wages, labor shortages and new infrastructure...
Driving Forces: Farouk Rajab
Farouk Rajab
Rhode Island Hospitality Association CEO and president
When Farouk Rajab took the helm of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association in July 2024, he inherited...
PBN celebrates 40th anniversary with business community
PAWTUCKET – Providence Business News on Thursday celebrated four decades of providing business journalism to Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts at its 40th Anniversary...
High school students get a taste of the future at culinary...
Each June is an exciting time, with graduations and new beginnings. Everyone shares best wishes for the class of 2026, including culinary students.
The Rhode...
R.I.’s hospitality sector remains hopeful for World Cup economic boost
PROVIDENCE – With the first week of 2026 FIFA World Cup play almost in the history books, local hospitality officials and business owners say...
Take a bit of Block Island with you when you fly...
Block Island has landed at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.
The Spring House Seafood Grill, inspired by the iconic Spring House Hotel on Block...
New R.I. law aims to curb human trafficking
Hotels and short-term rental operators in Rhode Island are being required to do their part to prevent human trafficking. In fact, it’s the law.
As...
RIHA offers timely active shooter training ahead of FIFA World Cup
We often take the occasion of going out to our favorite restaurant as a chance to forget about life for a while, to escape...
Pawtucket stadium still planning how to cash in on World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away from bringing a weekslong flood of soccer fans and more than $1 billion in economic...
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