Tag: Tourism
Block Island limits moped rentals; reinstates outdoor entertainment
NEW SHOREHAM – The Town Council Wednesday night approved an ordinance limiting moped rentals on Block Island for the remainder of the year after...
Financially struggling zoos could be latest victims
SAN FRANCISCO – Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet,...
R.I. shifts focus in tourism ads
While much of the U.S. sees a surge of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, R.I. Commerce Corp. has pivoted its tourism marketing to appeal...
Tourism will need support from R.I. leaders
On the morning of March 11, thousands of young athletes from across the Northeast were packing their bags for a trip to Providence. They...
Can R.I. tourism avoid summer of sadness?
From beach vacations to business conferences, travel-related tourism is the lifeblood of the state economy, generating $6.8 billion in 2018, according to a report...
PBN survey offers hope for some businesses, concerns for others
The good news in a recent PBN survey is that many Rhode Islanders are ready to get back to their workplaces, shopping habits and...
Isle of anxiety: Can Block Island salvage its tourism season?
It’s not business as usual on Block Island these days.
The coronavirus has come ashore, creating a heightened sense of worry not only about public...
Many R.I. hotels have checked out for now
It’s early spring, a time when people normally are planning their summer vacations.
But 2020 isn’t normal, for reasons that have become distressingly obvious to...
Sail Newport a crucial link to the bay and beyond
From children boarding their first boat to experienced sailors who compete in regattas, Sail Newport Inc. offers a connection to the water for more...
Thriving Matunuck Oyster Farm has fed offshoot businesses
Matunuck Oyster Farm LLC, a 7-acre plot in South Kingstown’s Potter Pond, is home to countless oysters that will eventually end up on a...
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