Tag: Tourism
Providence’s World Cup festivities begin with opening of PVD FanZone
PROVIDENCE – City and state leaders officially opened the PVD FanZone Thursday, kicking off a 39-day celebration of the world's biggest sporting event.
The free...
ANIMAL MAGNETISM: RWP Zoo left scrambling for money to boost attendance,...
It’s safe to say that nearly all of the hundreds of thousands of people who visit Providence’s Roger Williams Park Zoo each year make...
Five Questions With: Matthew Gray
Matthew Gray | Owner, Ragged Island Brewing Co. and Gray Matter Marketing; Board chairman, Discover Newport
1. What initiatives do you plan to push...
Five Questions With: Alexis Gorriarán
Alexis Gorriarán | Executive director, Providence Tourism Council
1. You’re stepping into this role at a pivotal moment. How do you define Providence’s identity...
T.F. Green introduces automated eGates ahead of World Cup
WARWICK – Clear Secure Inc.’s automated eGates went live Wednesday at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, allowing some travelers to verify their identity...
State launches free workforce training for hospitality workers ahead of World...
CRANSTON – The R.I. Department of Labor and Training has awarded $183,750 to the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation to support a statewide training...
Bill Burr to headline Centreville Bank Stadium’s first-ever comedy show
PAWTUCKET – Bill Burr will headline the first-ever comedy show at Centreville Bank Stadium on June 12 at 7 p.m. as the venue expands...
Five questions with James Toomey
James Toomey | Executive director, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
1. With the FIFA World Cup matches being played at Gillette Stadium this summer and...
‘Trump slump’ threatens tourism payoff from World Cup
With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the U.S.
And...
Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate
PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the...
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