Sep
29
Sat
Fifth Annual New England Whiskey Festival @ Twin River Casino Hotel
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The fifth annual New England Whiskey Festival will take place at Twin River Casino on September 29, 2018. The festival brings together beverage companies, brand representatives and suppliers to showcase the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations for guests. Discover new brands, the hottest beverage trends, along with great food, samplings and entertainment. This is a 21+ event. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation. Click here to see highlights from last year’s event.

 

Nov
28
Wed
RIHA’s Annual “Stars of the Industry” Awards @ Twin River Casino
Nov 28 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s 2018 “Stars of the Industry” awards dinner and ceremony will take place Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Created more than 29 years ago, the award ceremony is hosted by the RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation to recognize shining stars in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Exactly 906 industry professionals attended last year’s event from across all sectors of the trade. Recipients are nominated by their leaders, coworkers and customers. Awards are given in more than 20 categories. Winners are voted on by the public and elected officials of the board. For more information, visit the association website.

To view last year’s highlights, click here.

 

Sep
28
Sat
New England Whiskey Festival @ Twin River Casino Hotel
Sep 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The sixth annual New England Whiskey Festival will take place at Twin River Casino on September 28, 2019. The festival brings together beverage companies, brand representatives and suppliers to showcase the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations for guests. Discover new brands, the hottest beverage trends, along with great food, samplings and entertainment. This is a 21+ event. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation.

Click here to see highlights from last year’s event.

 

 

 

 

Mar
1
Mon
The Working Woman: Energy, Values and Self Care During a Global Pandemic @ Zoom
Mar 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s Women in Hospitality Council presents “The Working Woman” event series, which will take place weekly throughout the month of March. Sponsored by MS Walker of Rhode Island, the four part series will be hosted virtually via Zoom, offering self care tips and information on the current state of the industry and a preview of what hospitality professionals can expect in 2021. The event series will provide participants with information, resources and tools, and a place to connect for women who have been “disproportionately impacted” across every industry due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the event will benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation.

The total cost for attendance is $25 per person, and remains the same for attending one or all four events.

Taking place on March 1 at 11:30 a.m., the topic of the first in the event series is Energy, Values and Self Care During a Global Pandemic.

See more information and register here.

Oct
2
Mon
34th Annual RIHA Golf Classic @ The Quidnessett Country Club
Oct 2 all-day
34th Annual RIHA Golf Classic @ The Quidnessett Country Club | North Kingstown | Rhode Island | United States

Spend a day on the course at the 34th Annual RIHA Golf Classic with restaurants, hotels, industry partners and friends of the hospitality industry. Sponsorships are still available. Please Note: The foursomes for the 2023 Golf Classic are sold out. To be added to the wait list for next year, please contact Katie Kleyla at katie@rihospitality.org. The event benefits RIHA and the RI Hospitality Education Foundation. See last year’s highlight’s here.

Visit RIHA’s event website for more information.

 

Dec
6
Wed
RIHA Stars of the Industry Awards Gala @ Providence Performing Arts Center
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm
RIHA Stars of the Industry Awards Gala @ Providence Performing Arts Center | Providence | Rhode Island | United States

Created more than 31 years ago and hosted by the RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation annually to recognize those in the restaurant and hospitality industries, the Stars of the Industry awards and annual meeting event celebrates the best in the hospitality community on Dec. 6, 2023 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. There are more than 20 categories, with 2-3 nominations per category. Recipients are nominated by their bosses, co-workers and even their customers. Categories include Restaurant Employee of the Year, Tourism Employee of the Year, Bartender of the Year Emerging Leader of the Year and more, Winners are voted on by the public and elected officials of the board and receive a trophy to take home. Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities by contacting Katie Kleyla, Manager, Marketing & Events, katie@rihospitality.org. See last year’s highlights here.