Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality
Jun 18
By John Larrabee
PBN Contributing Writer

Hotel professionals from Eurasia attend JWU hospitality seminar

Travel guides published by Forbes and AAA were once the first place consumers looked when planning a trip, but today they might first scan hotel reviews posted on Internet sites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor, according to one professor at Johnson & Wales University.
Food Service
Jun 15

Rhody has plethora of top tables with view

Now that the summer season has gotten under way, the search is on for outdoor tables with the best views. Restaurateurs, hosts and concierges all are fielding calls and emails daily from diners in search of restaurants located in scenic spots with picture views or that “table with the best view in the house.”
Hospitality & Tourism
Jun 15

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

Twin River raises bet on gaming

At Twin River Casino in Lincoln, the first piece of a multiyear and multistate expansion of gambling in southern New England is almost complete.
Tourism
Jun 14

Breakers’ welcome center earns preliminary approval

The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Breakers welcome center project received unanimous preliminary approval on Wednesday from the R.I. Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission, the Preservation Society announced Thursday afternoon.
Tourism
Jun 13

Providence named among world’s top ‘under-the-radar’ travel spots

The Ocean State’s capital city was named to the BBC’s list of the top 21 “under-the-radar” travel destinations in the world.

Public Policy
Jun 8

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

City fights club bottle service

In January, a pair of undercover Providence Police Department agents entered Karma nightclub on Richmond Street to conduct a sting operation.
Tourism
Jun 5

Conway Tours charter bus operations acquired by Academy Bus

Regional bus services provider Academy Bus LLC has reached an agreement to take over charter bus operations of the Cumberland-based Conway Tours, Academy announced Wednesday.

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