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‘All that’ and a giant quahog: Tourism chief takes R.I.’s effort...

Cover Story 12/20/2024

Anika Kimble-Huntley has learned that being the state’s chief tourism marketer involves certain responsibilities that go beyond the published job description. She took the R.I....

SALES PITCH: R.I. Commerce Corp.’s “All That” tourism campaign won industry recognition for destination marketing from Travel Weekly.  COURTESY R.I. COMMERCE CORP.

R.I.’s best brand ambassadors are still its residents

Editorial and Op-Ed 12/20/2024

Early returns on the state’s new “All That” tourism campaign have been mostly positive, though it’s not clear yet whether that’s translated to increased...

FEELING APPRECIATED: AAA Northeast employees, from left, Danielle Blasczak, Page Elliott, Catherine Mendez, Mallorie Mcdonald, Camille Cigaral, William Robertson, Rachel Anderson, Corey Martin, Linda Rim and Daniel Bowman take part in the company’s Employee Appreciation Day held in August at its Providence office.  COURTESY AAA NORTHEAST

AAA Northeast wants to be an agent of change

Business Services 12/06/2024

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2024 Awards NOT-FOR-PROFIT: AAA Northeast KAREN DIEHL FEELS that AAA Northeast is more than just a business. It’s also a vibrant...

Ocean State sees growing sports boost

Editorial and Op-Ed 11/22/2024

Tourism has bounced back nicely in the Ocean State, with a record 28.4 million visitors last year. While Rhode Island’s beaches, history, restaurants and small-state...

Discover Newport CEO Evan Smith announces retirement

Economy 10/11/2024

NEWPORT – Discover Newport CEO and president Evan Smith informed the organization’s board of directors Friday that he will be retiring early next year. The...

EASY RIDERS: Island Adventures co-owner Nicholas Brownell offers rentals of low-speed vehicles, e-bikes, kayaks and paddleboards for locals and tourists to explore Newport.  PBN PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES

Island Adventures offers leisure rides by the sea in Newport

Entrepreneurship 10/11/2024

Island Adventures co-owner Nicholas Brownell likes to say that if you can ride a bike, you can ride an e-bike. The same is true for...

CLEANING CREW: AAA Northeast staffers, bottom from left, Christine Kiernan, Sue Fice, Sarah Palmer, Shannon Hayle, Devon Chace, Chelsie McMann and Mike Alsfeld; top from left, Peter Smith, Christina Saillant, Ron Arigo and Zach Lit, volunteer for a recent Save the Bay Inc. cleanup event. COURTESY AAA NORTHEAST

Benefits put AAA employees on road to wellness

Health Services 08/16/2024

PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024 1,500-4,999 EMPLOYEES #1. AAA Northeast CEO (or equivalent): John Galvin, CEO and president Number of employees: 3,306 AT ITS CORE, AAA Northeast’s...

South County Tourism Council Premieres 2024 Destination Video and Marketing Campaign

Press Releases 04/24/2024

Media Contact: Faye Pantazopoulos, Creative Director South County Tourism Council fpantazopoulos@southcountyri.com 857.225.4261 (mobile) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2024, Charlestown, RI – The South County Tourism Council premiered their...