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About Us:
The South County Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the towns of Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly as a leisure travel destination. The SCTC’s promotional efforts include publication of a 100-page vacation planner; a year-long advertising campaign directed at our leisure tourism market; targeted sales efforts; public relations strategy; participation in numerous trade shows; and a comprehensive website. The SCTC is available to assist travel professionals including media, tour operators, and travel agents, aid in planning a meeting or corporate event, and provide information to help visitors enjoy the destination. Additionally, the SCTC operates a Visitors Information Center, offering maps, brochures, and information and always a warm South County welcome to visitors to our area.
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Mission Statement:
The primary mission of the South County Tourism Council is to plan, promote and market tourism beyond our eleven town region. Working within the applicable state policies and procedures, board membership has the opportunity to identify our target tourism market, and develop marketing campaigns that attract visitors to our area.
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South County, Rhode Island Towns:
Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton,
Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown,
West Greenwich, Westerly
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South County Board Of Directors:
Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Treasurer
Bill Bokon Pati DiWardener Frank Prosnitz Kevin Breene
Stagecoach House Inn Yawgoo Valley Ski Odeum Theater Town Manager
and Recreation
Larry Harvey Dave Punska Matthew Thole Denise Marcey
Cracker Barrel Fenner Hill Golf Homestead Restaurant Melissa Ashley Brides
and Restaurant
Greg Mierka Pam Lyons Andrew Nota Todd Conklin
General Nathanael Ocean House Marina South Kingston Parks Surfside Motel
Greene Homestead and Recreation
Diana Zanetto Barabara Cardiff Dale Grogan Clyde Fish
The Ryan Center The Villa B&B The World Store Washington County Fair
Deedra Durocher Michael Lenihan Brian Kennedy David Caprio
Narragansett Art Festival Retired History Teacher Real Estate Appraiser Attorney
South County Tourist Information Centers:
South County Tourism Council - www.southcountyri.com
Charlestown Chamber - www.charlestownrichamber.com
East Greenwich Chamber - www.eastgreenwichchamber.com
Narragansett Chamber - www.narragansettri.com/chamber
North Kingstown Chamber - www.northkingstown.com
South Kingstown Chamber - www.skchamber.com
Westerly Chamber - www.westerlychamber.org
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Website Photo Credits:
Homepage: Rabbit in Trustom Wildlife Refuge, South Kingstown - Whitney Cherko; Biking in South County - Cliff Vanover; Gilbert Stuart Museum, North Kingstown - Stephen Wood; Wilcox Park, Westerly - John Woodmansee; Casey Farm Tulips, North Kingstown - Judi Wood; Kinney Azalea Gardens, South Kingstown - Linda Mongillo; Memorial Day
Parade, Charlestown - Stephen Wood
What To Do: Hopkinton, Hope Valley - Catherine O'Connell
Where To Stay: Weekapaug - William H. Barney
Weddings: Wedding Surf - Seth Jacobson
Packages: West Greenwich, Tarbox Pond - Steve Wood
Group Tours: Plum Point Lighthouse - John Woodmansee
Photo Tour: Point Judith Lighthouse - John Woodmansee
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