Small(er) cities have come into their own recently and continue to grow in popularity with meeting and event planners. Destinations with smaller convention centers (under 250,000 square feet) are attracting more attention from meeting professionals seeking alternatives to traditional tier 1 markets…
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You've scouted the venue, negotiated the hotel blocks and finalized your dates. Then you arrive in Providence to discover your corporate summit coincides with 10,000 cheerleaders descending on the city or that your planned 5K walk/run crashes into Rhode Island's biggest pride celebration. Sound…
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Having been immersed in this industry for more years than I care to count, I can say that the area that has seen the most change is the event services department. Whether you know it as convention services, event management or event services, this role has constantly evolved to meet the needs of an…
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It's official — GoProvidence is the best! GoProvidence (Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau) President and CEO Kristen Adamo announced at last night's Annual Meeting that the bureau was once again awarded the Stella Award for “Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast” and…
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Sports tourism is a significant sector of the hospitality industry nationwide. Resilient in both good times and bad, sporting events bring people together — fueling hotels, restaurants, facilities, venues and destinations with consistent, year-round business. Youth sports have played a critical role…
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When the Nursing Organizations Alliance's (NOA) executive directors came to Providence for their annual meeting in fall 2023, we saw it as the perfect opportunity to showcase what makes our city special. Rather than opting for a traditional hotel or convention center space, we chose Farm Fresh RI as…
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When you're planning a meeting or event, you need more than just a destination. You need a partner who truly understands the industry. At the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), we've built the kind of deep, institutional knowledge and relationships that can only come from years…
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Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a major meeting or convention? This week on PVD POV , we sit down with one of our own: Carley Foto from the Convention Services team at GoProvidence. Carley walks us through the magic of event planning, from pre-con visits and community outreach to…
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There's an expression in New England — "You can't get there from here." But at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, you can get just about anywhere from here. Location, Location, Location Although generally referred to as Providence or PVD, T.F. Green is located in nearby Warwick, with a…
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The phrase "it takes a village" perfectly describes how we approach large-scale meetings, conventions and sporting events. When planning major competitions like NCAA tournaments, the Rhode Island Sports Commission assembles a dedicated team of key stakeholders, our Local Organizing Committee (LOC)…
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