Tag: Tourism
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...
R.I. sets tourism record with 29.4M visitors, $6B in spending in...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism industry reached record highs in 2024, drawing 29.4 million visitors who spent $6 billion statewide, a 7% jump from...
Are you confident in R.I.’s plan to capitalize on tourism from...
Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa says Rhode Island will need roughly $4 million to $5 million to fully...
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