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
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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Advertising Opportunities
Discover Newport now offers Featured Listings in three sections of our website: Places to Stay, Things to Do and Restaurants


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…


Submit a Business Listing
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.


Marketing Meeting Resources
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.

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upcoming events
industry only events
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…

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…

Sep 30-Oct 1
Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair
We look forward to seeing you for the traditional Harvest Fair September 30th - October 1st!

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…

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…

destination info
When you have more than 375 years of history under your belt, you’re bound to have epic “firsts.”