Press Releases

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 ...

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Rhode Governor Gina Raimondo declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This declaration was intended to amplify Rhode Island’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

More than 50 vendors dedicated to well-being will share their knowledge and insight at the Marketplace event while 40+ offerings throughout the week showcase the breadth of wellness experiences in the ...

Newport Wellness Week returns January 18-25, 2020 with a robust roster of events, special offers and deals throughout Newport and Bristol Counties dedicated to mental and spiritual well-being. The ...