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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

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

Tourism campaigns should include long-term strategies, say feds
Destination management companies and tourism-related businesses shouldn’t be relying on marketing efforts alone to attract visitors and should instead be incorporating long-term strategic planning into their efforts, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. more
Fall River shoots for Revolution stadium
Fall River Mayor William A. Flanagan sent a letter to New England Patriots and New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft, inviting the sports magnate to tour the city as he searches for a new home for the soccer team. more
| 10/17/12
R.I. to hold youth soccer championships in 2014
The United States Youth Soccer Region Championships will be held in Rhode Island in 2013 and 2014, bringing with it an estimated $6.6 million in economic impact for local businesses. more
Gelfuso cruising to travel profits
A small window to the tropics for Interstate 95 commuters in Cranston over the last 14 years has left Wellington Avenue. more

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

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