Tag: Tourism
Tourism: In search of coordination
The Providence Riverboat Co. once served primarily local customers. Its boats would take groups out on the Providence River for cocktail cruises, leaving from...
Direction of tourism marketing still unanswered question for R.I.
In 2002, Providence Business News published an opinion piece that called for cooperation among the various visitor attractions in the Ocean State, something that...
Commerce eyes fall, winter for R.I. tourism opportunities
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s appeal in the fall and winter, combined with the ample availability of hotel rooms, is an untapped resource, the state’s...
State: Summer tourism outlook sunny
PROVIDENCE – Tourism officials across the state are expecting another busy summer, based on last year’s performance and pre-booking numbers for this season.With months...
Five Questions With Kristen Adamo
Kristen Adamo | President and CEO, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau1. You were promoted to president and CEO of the Providence Warwick...
Collette Travel Service Inc.
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3. Collette Travel Service Inc.How do you encourage your staff to live more...
Evans named to CMO role at Commerce RI
PROVIDENCE – Heather Evans is the new chief marketing officer of R.I. Commerce Corp., effective immediately, Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced May 21.Evans most...
Evans named to CMO role at Commerce RI
PROVIDENCE — Heather Evans was appointed the new chief marketing officer of the R.I. Commerce Corp., effective immediately, Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced Tuesday.Evans...
Can a zoo boost the economy?
Adults and kids stare, almost unblinking, at the sleek bodies of giant river otters gliding dreamily in figure eights through their tank.The human faces...
R.I. meal, beverage tax collections decline 3.9% in 2018
PROVIDENCE – Meal and beverage tax collections from Rhode Island restaurants declined 3.9 percent in 2018 to $14.6 million compared with the $15.2 million...
