industry resources

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

Date: Wednesday, October 19th at 11:00 am
Location: Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown, RI
Topic: Public Relation Trends in 2023
Description: Our guest speaker will be Maggie LaCasse, Vice President of our PR firm, MMGY NJF in New York City. Maggie is a dynamic communications leader with 17 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry. She specializes in public relations strategy, content creation, media and client relations, brand partnerships, thought leadership, special events, destination crisis communications, advanced social media strategies, broadcast production and storytelling. She will also share the DOs and DON’Ts of essential PR strategies.