Hospitality

We’re thrilled to announce the formation of the new RI Hospitality Latino Council,  created to strengthen our engagement with Rhode Island’s vibrant Latino community. This council will play a crucial role in two key …

Rhode Island’s hospitality community had a big reason to celebrate the future of the industry when a talented team of culinary students from William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical …

This March, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) and its Education Foundation (RIHEF) reaffirm their commitment to diversity in leadership, particularly within Rhode Island’s …

The hospitality industry is a cornerstone of Rhode Island’s economy, employing tens of thousands of individuals, and contributing significantly to the state’s cultural and tourism identity. Yet, it is also …

Music is more than just background noise in Rhode Island’s restaurants, bars, hotels, and venues. It is part of the experience we offer to set the mood, create a welcoming …

As the holiday season approaches, Rhode Island’s hospitality industry is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. From family dinners at local restaurants, to corporate holiday parties …

Having been with the RI Hospitality Association for more than 25 years, I have had the privilege of representing an industry that is not only a cornerstone of our state’s …

As many of you have undoubtedly heard, I concluded my 35-year tenure as president/chief executive officer of the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) at the end of February. As I pen …

The red carpet was unfurled once again at the Providence Performing Arts Center for a night of grandeur and recognition, to celebrate the very best of Rhode Island’s hospitality community …

This year, in partnership with Salve Regina University, the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) embarked on a comprehensive study to gauge the recovery of Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism sectors, post-COVID. …