Rhode Island’s tourism industry is now far and away its strongest economic generator – surpassing the $2 billion mark in each of the last two years. Our beaches stretch for miles, there are historical sites in each of our 39 communities and our capital city is in the midst of a renaissance that is capturing attention from all over the world. Hotels are being built throughout the state, as are golf courses. The business climate for tourism has never been stronger. The following agencies are available to help with ideas and suggestions about things to do and places to visit throughout the state:
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
171 Main Street, Pawtucket
724-2200 or BVTourism@aol.com
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For all you want to know about the “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution” and so much more. Robert Billington is president.
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Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
One West Exchange Street,
Providence
274-1636 or providencecvb.com
The PWCVB takes the one-stop-shopping approach to booking conventions and other tourism-related events. James Wood is the president and chief executive officer. John Flaherty serves as vice resident of sales and marketing.
Newport County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
23 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport
849-8048
The NCCVB is responsible for marketing Newport County as a premier destination for leisure and business travel – both domestically and internationally. Robert Rosenberg is president. Evan Smith serves as vice president of sales and marketing.
South County Tourism Council
4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield
789-4422 or sctc@netsense.net
The SCTC serves the towns of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich. Anne O’Neill is president. Tim Gray serves as director of marketing.
