Convention & Event Services
Working in tandem with GoProvidence (Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau), a full-service destination marketing organization, the Rhode Island Sports Commission leverages award-winning expertise and experience. This team of experts and their myriad services help ensure a successful competition or event.
These services include:
- Liaison between event planner and hotels, event venues and suppliers
- Planning and marketing support to help engage attendees, spectators, and venues
- Coordination of site inspections
- Suggestions for entertainment and off-site event facilities
- Suggestions for spouse/youth/children's/downtime activities
- Suggestions for pre- and post-convention tours and activities
- Guide to area off-site venues and meeting facilities
Contact us for more information about all that we can offer.
Contact the Services Team
Erin Degulis
Sr. Director of Convention & Visitor Services
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the Rhode Island Sports Commission work with GoProvidence?
The Sports Commission is a division of GoProvidence, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, giving sports event planners access to a full-service team of destination experts.
- What services does the team provide?
Our team serves as your liaison with hotels, venues and suppliers, coordinates site inspections, provides planning and marketing support to engage athletes and spectators, and suggests entertainment, off-site venues and pre- and post-event activities.
- Can you help coordinate a site visit?
Yes. We’ll coordinate site inspections so you can tour venues and hotels before booking your event.
- Can you suggest activities for families and athletes between games?
Yes. We can recommend activities for kids, families and downtime, from Providence’s attractions to restaurants near your venues.
- Who should I contact about my sports event?
Contact Erin Degulis, Senior Director of Convention & Visitor Services, at (401) 533-6738 or edegulis@goprovidence.com, or reach out to any member of our services team listed on this page.
