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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 October through May 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 Industry Marketing Gathering

Date: January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Location: Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI — Enter through the Vernon Ave entrance. Street parking or lot parking off Vernon Ave.|
Details: Join us in kicking off 2026 with Newport's own Gail Lowney Alofsin, Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships, URI Office of Strategic Initiatives. Gail will lead a discussion titled 'Re-igniting Your SPARRK - 10 Strategies to Jumpstart 2026.'

For previous marketing meeting resources, click here.

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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.

Newport Burger Bender

Feb 13-Feb 22

Newport Burger Bender

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back from February 13 - February 22, 2026. Local…

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

Feb 13-Feb 22

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

The 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie…

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade ☘️

Mar 14

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade ☘️

The 70th Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is schedule for Saturday, March 14th 2026 at…

Newport Daffodil Days

Apr 1-Apr 30

Newport Daffodil Days

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,465,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout…

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 16-May 17

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Taste your way around the Ocean State. Sip champagne and enjoy oysters from local growers on the…