Those who have looked at the Block Island Tourism Council’s website lately may have noticed something odd – slightly dated content and inaccurate business listings. Those trying to reach the office of council Director Jessica Willi by email also.
Dear Block Island Community, The Littlefield family would like to send our sincerest thanks to those who weathered the service for Everett Littlefield on Saturday, March 19. For those who were unable to attend, we are truly sorry you missed the.
The New Shoreham Tourism Council wants to continue the conversation on sustainable tourism that was the subject of its annual meeting last month, and it appears they have the means to do so. All they need now is cooperation. The board has been very.
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On Tuesday, April 13, the Block Island Tourism Council denied a request for additional money to fund the Visitors Center for the summer of 2021. The Tourism
Council has already committed to half the funding for the “tourism ambassadors” that provide the public with information at the center in Old Harbor.
Last month, Block Island Chamber of Commerce Director Lars Trodson came to the Tourism Council with a request for $25,000 to fully fund wages for the workers. The Tourism Council agreed to fund half of the amount in their fiscal year that begins July 1, 2021. They suggested that some of the money that comes from dues paid by businesses to join the Chamber be used for the purpose, and they also suggested talking to the town for funding.