Articles tagged “rhode island”

Ocean House's management makes its front-line employees the stars, and gives them the power to make guests' visits better. As its GM demonstrates, the secret to success is trusting the people you hire to do their jobs.

Most destinations boast a local (and delicious) dish or cuisine making culinary tourism a common marketing pitch but not one that truly differentiates it from competitors. Tying cuisine into culture and experience is a more integrated and long-term approach to success.

The official start of the summer season will either signal a victory for businesses that have completed the necessary repairs, or a defeat for those still struggling to overcome the destruction caused by Sandy.

Movie-inspired tourism is often a big seller. Although lots of "The Great Gatsby" novel took place on Long Island, part of the 1974 movie were filmed in Newport, which is making the most of the just-released fifth Gatsby film.

Positioned as they are between New York City and Boston, Rhode Island's seaside resort areas would benefit big-time from destination weddings for gay couples, and become noted nearby gay-friendly spots like Provincetown.