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Goat Island Newport Harbor Island Resort

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Lobster Roll at the Newport Lobster Shack

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Bowens Wharf Seafood

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Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch Fall

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The Gathering Audrain Concours

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Here you’ll find a wealth of industry information including travel statistics/reports, Discover Newport marketing meetings details, the annual cruise ship schedule (released each spring) and more.

Marketing Meetings, local hospitality and tourism industry professionals are invited to attend Discover Newport’s monthly marketing meetings, hosted September through June at various locations throughout our nine townships. The meetings provide industry education, expert speakers and educators and networking opportunities. Meetings are free of charge and except for in special circumstances, reservations are not required.

Discover Newport Marketing Meeting

Our monthly marketing meetings will resume in October, please stay tuned for more information.

For previous marketing meeting resources, click here.

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Cruise Ship Schedule

Cruise Ship Schedule

Newport Harbor welcomes cruise ships throughout the year with the majority of visits from September through early November. Larger ships anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perotti Park…

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Any hospitality related business physically located in our nine coastal communities of Newport and Bristol counties are eligible for a free listing on DiscoverNewport.org.

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Looking for professional development tips? Wondering when the next marketing meeting is? Consider this your hub brimming with the industry related news from our monthly marketing meetings.

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Sep 30-Oct 1

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car…

Newport International Polo Series

Sep 30

Newport International Polo Series

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair

Sep 30-Oct 1

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair

We look forward to seeing you for the traditional Harvest Fair September 30th - October 1st!

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

Oct 5-Oct 8

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

The Ocean State’s only comedy festival returns for Fall Fest this October, with nine shows across…

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival

Oct 14-Oct 15

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood…