Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
Even though Visit Rhode Island muckied up its tourism campaign in April, it's difficult to believe that's wholly responsible for the drop in tourism numbers this summer.
2 years ago
Jennifer Mcdermott, Associated Press
For $575 this homemade Rhode Island tourism video isn't entirely awful, although we miss seeing Iceland's concert hall on the waterfront.
3 years ago
Jennifer Mcdermott and Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
The response to the rollout demonstrated the sad state of Rhode Island's leadership. Side note: We like the new logo.
3 years ago
Associated Press
We've been to Iceland, we know Iceland. And Rhode Island? You're no Iceland.
3 years ago
Michelle R. Smith and Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
Considering all the political fights over who was going to pay for Rhode Island's tourism rebranding, we're surprised this logo looks as good as it does.
3 years ago
Associated Press
Rhode Island wants to lure tourists and businesses to the state and enticed the former head of tourism in neighboring Massachusetts to lead the effort.
3 years ago
Jason Clampet, Skift
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.
4 years ago
Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press
We are going to have to side on the non-profit that likely has a better sense of what it takes to run a home as a tourist destination.
4 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
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.
4 years ago
Associated Press
Taveras' ambitious tourism initiative is one way to boost his profile as a gubernatorial hopeful, but his political success will impact the initiative for the better or worse.
5 years ago
Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press
Historians want to keep mansion's grounds as untouched as possible, but that neglects the reality that its primary purpose is to generate tourism profits, not serve as a family's private home.
5 years ago
Associated Press
U.S. travelers might be back on the roads for holidays, but that doesn't mean that all governments have returned from the recession with millions to blow on a public party.
5 years ago