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TOURISM TRACK: Melissa Varao, an associate professor at the Salve Regina University School of Business, crafted a degree track for a tourism, hospitality and event management bachelor’s program, which is now enrolling students for fall classes.  PBN PHOTO/ DAVID HANSEN

Tourism and hospitality now a major focus at Salve Regina University

Education 07/17/2026

Between the soft sand beaches, Gilded Age mansions and nestled shops of Thames Street, Newport is undeniably one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist...

ITALIAN INSPIRATION: Kimberly Pucci, owner and creative director of Kimberly Pucci LLC in Newport, was inspired by the Tuscany region of Italy and the artisans and craftsmen she encountered while living there to launch her own business creating high-end jewelry and genuine leather products. / PBN PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN

Pucci collection features hand-crafted goods with a Tuscan touch

Business Women 11/12/2021

If two things have impacted Kimberly Pucci, it’s safe to say they have been the Italian region of Tuscany and the art of producing...

RENOVATED MANOR: Will Bradfield is the co-general manager at the 16-room Cliffside Inn in Newport that underwent a renovation earlier this year. The painting at left is by Beatrice Turner, who summered at the manor from 1907-1948.  / PBN PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN

Boutique Revival

Cover Story 06/14/2019

Since November 2017 there have been 15 boutique hotel construction and/or renovation projects completed or announced in three Ocean State communities. Combined, the projects...

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VISITORS STROLL the grounds at Marble House during a previous summer. Some tourism officials say its too easy to say how successful the 2026 high season has been. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Good summer has tourism leaders hoping for more

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