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Boston Globe
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Rhode Islanders didn't just burn the Gaspee, they torched British tea weeks before the American Revolution began
Advertisement British parliament had imposed a tax on the colonies in 1773 that rendered American tea more expensive than its British counterpart, which the colonists declared unfair 'taxation without representation.' Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'This act of defiance positioned Rhode Island women at the forefront of the revolutionary movement and strengthened opposition to British rule,' the historical society wrote. At least Rhode Island will commemorate the Providence Tea Party's 250th anniversary next month with a 'living history event.' A plaque on the South Main Street side of Market House in Providence, R.I., commemorates the Providence Tea Party. It reads: "Near this Spot, The Men and Women of Providence Showed their resistance to Unjust Taxation by Burning British Taxed Tea in the night of March 2nd 1775." Carlos Muñoz Many Rhode Islanders consider the burning of the British customs schooner 'Nobody knows that well before anybody pushed a tea bag off a civilian ship in Boston Harbor, Rhode Islanders blew up a military vessel,' US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse told the 'They got drunk, painted themselves like Indians and pushed tea bags into the Boston Harbor, which we in Rhode Island think is pretty weak tea compared to blowing up the goddamn boat and shooting its captain,' Whitehouse told The Post. Advertisement Now known as The Gaspee Affair, the burning of the Gaspee is commemorated each year with a parade and a In recent years, Rhode Islanders invoked The John Brown House Museum will officially commemorate the Providence Tea Party with a 'living history event' on March 1, led by Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Rhode Island Historical Society Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe. Tickets can be purchased at the 'This weekend of programming allows Rhode Islanders to engage with our revolutionary past in a tangible way, highlighting the courage and activism of the women of Providence,' Amore said in a press release. 'I encourage all Rhode Islanders to join us and get involved with the efforts of the RI250 Commission and other organizations to commemorate our nation's anniversary in 2026.' A list of RI250 events can be found at Carlos Muñoz can be reached at
Tourism Breaking News
20-02-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
HBX Group and Minor Hotels expand strategic partnership to include hotels in Australasia, Africa, Middle East and Asia
Post Views: 120 HBX Group and Minor Hotels have announced the global expansion of their preferred distribution partnership. The expanded partnership builds on the success of Minor Hotels and HBX Group's existing collaboration in Europe and the Americas. Under the agreement, Minor Hotels will add 181 properties from Asia, Australasia, Africa and the Middle East to its distribution partnership. The group will also designate HBX Group as a preferred B2B distribution partner, enabling streamlined distribution, optimised operational costs, and greater control over rates and inventory. HBX Group's global network, which connects 60,000 travel distributors across over 190 source markets, will now have access to over 560 Minor Hotels properties across 58 countries. These include renowned brands such as Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, Tivoli, NH, NH Collection, nhow and Oaks. Looking ahead, Minor Hotels announced its intent to add nearly 300 properties to its portfolio over the next three years, which will also join the preferred distribution partnership. Carlos Muñoz, Chief Commercial Officer at HBX Group, commented: 'This global partnership represents a significant milestone in our collaboration with Minor Hotels. By consolidating distribution efforts and reducing operational complexity, we are enabling Minor to streamline its strategy and focus on reaching high-value markets where we can add real value. HBX Group becomes an extension of Minor's commercial arm, bringing their brands to markets and customers that would otherwise be out of reach. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for what a true partnership between a hospitality group and a distribution tech platform should look like.' Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels, added: 'Our partnership with HBX Group has been instrumental in maintaining our agility and efficiency, allowing us to leverage best practices and insights from their network. This collaboration in Europe and the Americas has been invaluable in accelerating our growth and expanding our distribution. We look forward to broadening this successful relationship to encompass our global portfolio, ultimately delivering superior value to our customers.' Fernando Vives, Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, reinforced: 'Our collaboration with HBX Group has accelerated our growth in Europe and the Americas and provided us with the insights to refine our approach in the markets. As we expand our partnership globally, we are excited to build on this momentum and deliver greater value to our guests.' This announcement also underscores Minor Hotels' longstanding support for MarketHub, HBX Group's flagship event series for the travel industry. A dedicated partner, the hotel group hosted MarketHub Europe 2023 at the nhow Amsterdam RAI and will welcome the European edition of the event at the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort from April 1-4, 2025. MarketHub brings together leaders from across the travel and hospitality industry to explore trends such as AI-driven personalisation, sustainable travel, and the future of B2B partnerships. The event serves as a global platform for fostering meaningful connections and inspiring strategies that drive recovery and innovation in the travel industry.
