PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism industry reached record highs in 2024, drawing 29.4 million visitors who spent $6 billion statewide, a 7% jump from the previous year, according to new data released Tuesday by Gov. Daniel J. McKee. In total, tourism generated $8.8 billion in total economic impact last year and supported more than 88,500 Already a Subscriber? Log in

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