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Boutique shops build momentum
When Nora Alexander was a student at Rhode Island School of Design 10 years ago, the only things that routinely drew her and her classmates into downtown Providence were live music and “dive” bars. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/15/12

Restoration of historic Newport site in the works
Plans to revitalize the city’s historic civic center at Washington Square and replace a gas station there with a park and monument to Rhode Island’s Royal Charter are moving ahead. more
Assembly can help winemakers expand
Often a challenging and even intimidating part of dining out is reading a restaurant’s wine list. Selecting the right wine to accompany a great meal should be, and for the most part is, one of life’s pleasures. We are fortunate to have some excellent wine experts at our local restaurants and in the beverage industry in the state. more
10/29/12
Are voters ready to bet on gaming?
With Connecticut’s casinos struggling and competition from Massachusetts on the way, Rhode Island gambling opponents say the state should cash in its chips on gaming revenue. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/29/12

Visitors to Rhode Island want roads less traveled
Rhode Island could be exactly where international visitors want to travel, if only the state could somehow capture its own piece of that market share, something that often is accomplished by joining forces with other New England states. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Youth soccer tourney score for R.I. hotels
If the past is any indication, then the recently announced U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 summer tournament at the University of Rhode Island in 2013 & 2014 should be a smashing success. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Councils: Centralized marketing won’t woo visitors
Rhode Island has cut state-level tourism-promotion spending 89 percent since 1995. So leaders of the state’s seven regional tourism councils, which have picked up some of the slack for cuts at the top, bristle at suggestions that centralization of visitor marketing is what’s needed to spur growth. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Planning for worst pays off
Like many Rhode Island businesses, The NYLO Providence/Warwick Hotel has learned from the string of storms that have caused flooding, power outages and other damage in recent years. This year the Warwick hotel posted warnings, including the one pictured above, cleared and sandbagged its deck and put in place an emergency-communication system for guests that included evacuation plans. Staff members also stayed in rooms there to limit unnecessary travel. more
11/5/12
State sells charm in holiday season
Though holiday-season tourism in the state encompasses much more than December tidings, it still comes down to tying up a package with a nice, pretty bow. Only when you’re talking tourism, the package is a grouping of activities, attractions, eateries and hotels. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Good works matter of good taste at eateries
One of the great things about chefs and restaurateurs here in our state and across the nation is the never-ceasing giving that is part and parcel of their everyday lives. The food-service industry is at the forefront of good works, in times of trouble and more importantly every day helping people you and I never hear of. more
11/12/12
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