Chafee: Beach Fee Hikes Won’t Hurt Tourism
The governor also says local tourism councils should share a message about the state.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee said he doesn’t believe that the higher state beach fees set to go into effect July 1 will hurt tourism. The governor spoke as part of a roundtable discussion with Patch staffers held on June 23 at the State House. “The beach fee increases still keep us lower than some of the town beaches,” Chafee explained, “and that hasn’t discouraged the town beaches from being used.” Beginning on Friday, the cost for season passes for Rhode Island residents will double to $60; weekday parking will go up from $6 to $10, weekend fees from $7 to $14. Out-of-state visitors will pay $20 for weekday parking (up from the current $12 fee) and $28 for weekends (previously $14), with the charge for non-resident season passes rising to $120 …
Michele Kostelnik Parrillo
2:38 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Of course it will keep alot of people away from the beach. There are many who can not afford that price to get on a beach. Mr. Chafee you are dreaming. Michele more ›