Hosted by the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the seminar will provide updated information about the Restaurant & Lodging industries and the necessary facts to plan budgets, strategies, and marketing action steps for the next year. Panelists will discuss opportunities for growth, challenges, and how the market in Rhode Island compares with regional and the national economic outlook. Presenters:
- Hudson Riehle, SR. VP of Research/Information, National Restaurant Association will present critical information that will help Rhode Island restaurateurs get ahead of the competition.
- Rachel Roginsky, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group presents the lodging industry with the most up to date statistics and economic overview specific to Rhode Island.
- Heather R. Singleton, RIHA’s Chief Operating Officer will present on current workforce development challenges and trends in the Rhode Island hospitality industry.
The Rhode Island Brew Fest is an annual celebration of the Rhode Island craft brewing with 60+ breweries sampling 200+ beers. The festival has two ticketed sessions. This is a 21+ event. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No exceptions. ID’s are checked at the entrance. All beverage samples are included in ticket, as well as live music, access to food vendors and much more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival.
First Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Second Session: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
See last year’s highlights here.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) will host its Economic Outlook Breakfast virtually on September 9, 2020. Industry experts will discuss critical forecasting of trends in the Hospitality Industry. Speakers will include Hudson Riehle, SR. VP of Research/Information of the National Restaurant Association, who will present critical information that will help Rhode Island restaurateurs get ahead of the competition; Rachel Roginsky, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group presents the lodging industry with the most up to date statistics and economic overview specific to Rhode Island; and Heather Singleton, COO, RI Hospitality Association, who will discuss the workforce challenges facing the hospitality industry in the wake of COVID-19. This event is open to RIHA members only.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) presents its annual economic outlook conference. Attendees will hear from experts on the current state of the industry and economic forecasting for 2022 and beyond. This is a RIHA members-only event. Speakers include Hudson Riehle, Senior Vice President, Research & Knowledge Group, National Restaurant Association; Rachel Roginsky, Owner and Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group; and Heather Singleton, Chief Operating Officer, RI Hospitality Association.
THE 2022 EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
The Rhode Island Brew Fest is a celebration of American craft beer, featuring the best brews RI and New England have to offer, hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence in January for a celebration of American craft breweries. A showcase of 55+ breweries with more than 175 beers to sample from, the event will have two, three-hour sampling sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m and 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each session will feature live music, local vendors, and a food court.
The event is held at at WaterFire Providence, a champion of the independent Rhode Island arts scene since 1994. The festival supports attending brewers by purchasing all of their product at the festival. Unlike many beer festivals, there are no booth fees for brewers, we actually pay them to participate on top of donating a portion of every ticket sold to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild.
All attendees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a qualifying negative COVID-19 test to gain entry to the 2022 festival. Individuals are considered “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 at least 14 days after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION
The original vaccination card or a digital copy of the vaccination card that can be checked against a valid ID.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF COVID-19 TESTS
Aprintout or digital copy of a negative PCR/molecular test (sampled within 72 hours of the event) or a negative rapid/
The Rhode Island Brew Fest is a 21+ event. No one under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants, and babies. No pets allowed.
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will host its 20th annual Rhode Island Lodging & Restaurant Economic Outlook Breakfast on Sept. 13, 2023. Guests will enjoy a panelist discussion, with analysis of the state of the hospitality industry and the economic forecast for 2024, along with a hot breakfast and networking prior to the presentation. This is a RIHA members-only event. More details soon on the association website.
The 8th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 23 featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Entertainment will include live music, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Crazy Bruce’s Liquors, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REACH foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships. There will also be a toy drive at the event to collect new, unwrapped toys to donated to children in need this holiday season.
Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle Of The Brews returns with more than 150-plus beers from over 70 different breweries and brewpubs, as well as microbrews, ciders, seltzers and specialty cocktails for those 21+. Enjoy live music, games and food available for purchase. See last year’s highlights here.
Black Hog Brewing Company will host its seventh-annual Barrel Aged Brewfest at its taproom in Oxford on January 27. Guests will enjoy 2 oz. pours of more than 50 exclusive barrel aged beers from Black Hog and more than 15 guest breweries. Food will be provided by a variety of food trucks. Event proceeds will benefit the Hands Offering Hope nonprofit. Must be 21+ years of age or older to attend. No children, babies or pets permitted.
The 11th Annual Rhode Island Brew Fest offers a celebration of American craft brewers with samples from 50+ breweries and over 200 styles of beer. All beverage samples are included with ticket. Access to food vendors and much more; every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival. The Rhode Island Brew Fest provides unlimited sampling of all attending breweries and purchases all beer directly from the breweries in order to support the craft brew industry and a portion of every ticket sold is donated to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. The Rhode Island Brew Fest is a private, ticketed, 21+ event. No one without a ticket or under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants and babies.
