Press Releases
Pamela Baldwin Named to Discover Newport Board of Directors
Pamela Baldwin, Director of Sales and Marketing at Gurney’s Newport Hotel and Marina, has been appointed to Discover Newport’s Board of Directors representing hotel properties 100 or more rooms. “I…
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Newport Visitors Center Closing Monday, March 16
Due to the state of emergency declared by Governor Gina Raimondo and the City of Newport, as well as the guidelines issued by the RIDOH and CDC, the Newport Visitors Information Center (also known as…
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SPECIAL ALERT: COVID-19 INFORMATION
As the state of Rhode Island enters Phase II of Reopening R.I as of June 1st, 2020, we here at Discover Newport want you to know that the safety of our residents and visitors to Rhode Island is of the…
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UPDATED Blooms, Beers and Bivalves: Springtime Along The Classic Coast Promises Beauty and Flavor
Updated March 26: Subject to change. Please check with the event organizer to ensure the listed event (below) is still taking place. Newport (R.I.) March 6, 2020 – This month, we welcome the return of…
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Discover Newport Releases 2020 Destination Guide
Discover Newport’s 2020 Destination Guide, the largest to date, has just debuted and is being distributed to travelers from coast to coast and across the globe. The 68-page travel guide features more…
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Drumroll Please: Announcing the Winners of Newport Burger Bender 2020
The competition in this year’s Newport Burger Bender was stiff with a record-breaking 40 burgers representing 29 restaurants. But alas, the 10 days of tantalizing temptations have come to an end. The…
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Tom McNiff Appointed to Discover Newport Board of Directors
Tom McNiff, co-owner and operator of The General’s Crossing Brewhouse in Jamestown, has been appointed to Discover Newport’s Board of Directors representing the town of Jamestown. McNiff received his…
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The Final Countdown: Newport Burger Bender is Almost Here
A record-breaking 39 burgers have tossed their buns in the ring for the coveted “best burger” crown. Newport County’s most savory burger competition, the Newport Burger Bender, returns Feb. 14 to 23…
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Burger Bender is Back with Even More to Sink Your Teeth Into
Newport and Bristol Counties’ most savory burger contest, the Newport Burger Bender, returns Feb. 14 to 23, 2020 with even more mouthwatering ways to shake off winter’s cabin fever. While the tasty…
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