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VISITORS STROLL the grounds at Marble House during a previous summer. Some tourism officials say its too easy to say how successful the 2026 high season has been. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Good summer has tourism leaders hoping for more

Economy 08/21/2026

Tourism leaders in Rhode Island’s destination spots say summer 2026 has been solid, but some say they’ll have to wait for the final economic...

TROLL SIGHTING:  Louise Bishop, South County Tourism Council CEO and president, visits one of the two trolls living in the woods of Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Bishop says the trolls, made of recycled materials, have drawn 100,000 visitors this year alone. Three more trolls have been installed recently in Rhode Island.  PBN FILE PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too

Government 08/14/2026

Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021. Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...

Discover Newport launches new sponsorship initiative

Economy 04/24/2026

NEWPORT – Discover Newport is launching a new grant program to fund projects that promote overnight tourism economy in Newport and Bristol Counties. The region’s...

TWO CRUISE SHIPS docked in Newport during a previous summer season. City and tourism officials are concerned about a proposal to increase the fees that large ships are charged during visits to the City of the Sea. COURTESY DISCOVER NEWPORT

McKee’s cruise ship fee proposal creating a storm in Newport

Editor's Choice 04/03/2026

A proposal by Gov. Daniel J. McKee to increase cruise ship passenger fees in Newport has ignited a firestorm among elected officials and business...

MANY IN NEWPORT'S hospitality sector have noticed a decline in the number of Canadians and other international travelers this year, but Discover Newport says domestic tourism has helped fill the void. PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN

Tourism reps on alert over drop in Canadian visitors

Hospitality & Tourism 07/18/2025

If you think there are fewer visitors from Canada and international locations this summer, you’re right. The rhetorical squabbling between Canadian officials and President Donald...