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 guide; 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. South
County Tourism Council Board Meetings held monthly on the third Tuesday
of each month.
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. Click here to view our 2012 Annual Report.
South County Tourism Council Staff:
Myrna George, President & CEO - mgeorge@southcountyri.com
Diane Patefield, Marketing Director - dpatefield@southcountyri.com
Charlene Ferranti, Marketing Coordinator - cferranti@southcountyri.com
Lillian Dilluvio, Marketing Assistant - ldilluvio@southcountyri.com
Jean Pacillo, Marketing Assistant - jpacillo@southcountyri.com
General Information - info@southcountyri.com
South County Board Of Directors:
Chairman - Frank Prosnitz, Odeum Theater
Vice Chairman - Pati DeWardener, Yawgoo Valley Ski & Recreation
2nd Vice Chairman - David Caprio, Attorney
Secretary - Denise Marcey-Pellegrino, Melissa Ashley Brides
Treasurer - Andy Nota, South Kingstown Director of Administrative Services
Charlie Beck, Charlestown Mini-Super
Kevin Breene, West Greenwich Town Manager
Barbara Capalbo, Lighting & Design
Michael Cascella, Residence Inn by Marriott
Todd Conklin, Surfside Motel
Clyde Fish, Washington County Fair
Kim Francis, Fairfield Inn
John Grimley, Meadowbrook Golf Course
Dale Grogan, The World Store
Daniel Hostettler, The Ocean House
Levon Kasparian, Admiral Dewey Inn
Eric Postemsky, The Ryan Center
Dave Punska, Hopkinton
Charles Samaras, Charlie O's/Galilee Beach Club
Kimberly Shockley, Washington Trust
Loren Spears, Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum
David Zapatka, Mill Cove Video Productions
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
Southern Rhode Island Chamber - www.srichamber.com
Westerly Chamber - www.westerlychamber.org
Other Rhode Island Regions:
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council - www.tourblackstone.com
Block Island Tourism Council - www.blockislandinfo.com
Newport/Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau - www.gonewport.com
Providence/Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau - www.goprovidence.com
Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture and Development - www.visitwarwickri.com