Rhode Island Welcomed A Record 29-Point-4-Million Visitors In 2024

Rhode Island welcomed a record 29-point-4-million visitors in 2024, up 3-point-five-percent from the previous year.

Visitors spent a total of six-billion-dollars which represents an increase of seven-percent and accounted for 992-million-dollars in state and local tax revenue.

“We continue to build on our progress and deliver jobs for Rhode Islands, and these new visitor numbers are evidence of that,” said Governor McKee. “Through our unprecedented and strategic investments in destination marketing, we’re showcasing our state’s unique appeal. Rhode Island is truly ‘All That’—and the world is taking notice.”

Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor says tourism supports local businesses, creates new jobs, and helps attract investments to communities and Rhode Island is proud to welcoming visitors from around the country and the world.

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