Posts Tagged ‘tourism’
It’s back! Hop-On Hop-Off Newport trolley
newport RIPTA bus hop on hop off to ride again
Read MoreCape Cod unveils its new tourism branding campaign (video)
new cape code tourism campaign
Read More“All That” – see the latest Rhode Island tourism campaign – what say you?
Rhode Island Commerce debuted the state’s new tourism marketing campaign, “All That.” With the intention of driving tourist occupancy throughout the Ocean State and bringing revenue into communities, the integrated marketing campaign “showcases Rhode Island’s vast offerings and diversity for travelers” the announcement says. With the theme of “All That”, the campaign is a series…
Read MoreLeisure passengers outnumbered morning commuters on Providence/Bristol ferry – Rhode Island Current
who is riding the bristol to providence ferry
Read MoreStudy shows hospitality and tourism industry resilience, post-COVID, in Rhode Island
In partnership with the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the Spring 2023 ECN-307 Introduction to Econometrics class at Salve Regina University has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industries’ recovery post COVID-19, under the guidance of Samuel Sacco, Senior Lecturer of Business and Economics; Stacey Carter, Strategic Partnership Officer; and Dr. Melissa Varao,…
Read MoreChateau-sur-Mer debuts new audio tour
When Chateau-sur-Mer opens for tours starting July 31, visitors will be guided by an audio tour for the first time. From the Library with its elaborate carved wood paneling to the Dining Room with its silvered leather wall coverings to the Stair Hall with its “Tree of Life” mural, the new self-guided audio tour will…
Read MoreProvidence-Newport Ferry open for business
Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator Derek Torey, Rhode Island Commerce Chief Marketing Officer Anika Kimble-Huntley, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and Seastreak President James Baker today kicked off the 2023 Providence-Newport Ferry season. The popular service returns for its eighth season…
Read MoreHop-On Hop-Off Bus back in Newport – starts TODAY
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning TODAY – Friday, May 26, 2023. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and…
Read MoreHistoric Walking Tour: William J. Brown, Freeman of Color – with Ray Rickman
The William J. Brown: Freeman of Color – Historic Walking Tour will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 9am. with Ray Rickman, guide. Rickman, of Stages of Freedom, holds frequent historic walking tours on the topic of black history in Providence. Experience the exciting life of William J. Brown, a Providence freeman of color, descended of slaves owned…
Read MoreFloating. Flying. Foiling. REGENT flying ferries. Quonset event TODAY – updated
Quonset-based startup, REGENT Craft, has been working on developing electric “flying boats” – or seagliders – as aerial ferries to transport people between coastal communities. The flying takes place just above water levels. The hope is these aerial ferries could transform travel in coastal communities. Using technology learned from the closely kept secret hydrofoils popular…
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