PVD Real Deal Plus
Meetings Incentive
A Deal With Wheels
One of Providence's biggest assets is its walkability, with restaurants, shopping and things to do within steps of hotels and the Rhode Island Convention Center. But we know that during a busy day of meetings and events, hopping on a shuttle to your hotel keeps things moving smoothly and efficiently. With the PVD Real Deal Plus, groups receive valuable savings along with motorcoach shuttle service throughout the day.
How it Works
- Book your meeting or event through GoProvidence.
- Host an event at the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) or a qualifying Providence venue.
- Stay in three or more hotels in Providence, RI.
- Contracted for 800 or more rooms on peak (including a weekday) and at least $175,000 in food & beverage at the RICC or qualifying venue? Receive complimentary motorcoach shuttle service for attendees to and from the Rhode Island Convention Center and contracted hotels within a certain distance throughout the day.
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- Groups contracting 800 or more rooms on peak (including a weekday) and a minimum of $175,000 in food and beverage contracted at the RICC are eligible for complimentary motorcoach shuttle service to and from the RICC (or primary Providence meeting venue) and contracted Providence hotels more than 1/3 mile from the meeting venue.
- The service is available for an eight-hour period each primary meeting day.
- This includes the availability of a higher number of coaches (adequate to support the attendee number) during peak hours, as well as continuous transportation throughout the day and off-peak hours.
- Limited service will be available on a pre-meeting day to accommodate exhibitor setup if necessary.
- This offer is valid for groups utilizing the Rhode Island Convention Center and three or more hotels in Providence, RI.
- Groups must be booked through the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoProvidence) to be eligible.
- Offer applies to new business opportunities presented after March 12, 2024.
- This incentive applies to groups arriving in 2025 through 2031.
- There is a limited amount of funding allocated to this incentive program. The expiration of this promotion is at the discretion of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau.
- Other restrictions may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the PVD Real Deal Plus?
The PVD Real Deal Plus is a GoProvidence meetings incentive that provides complimentary motorcoach shuttle service between the Rhode Island Convention Center (or a qualifying Providence venue) and contracted hotels for large groups.
- Who qualifies for the PVD Real Deal Plus?
Groups must book through GoProvidence, contract 800 or more rooms on peak (including a weekday) across three or more Providence hotels, and contract at least $175,000 in food and beverage at the meeting venue.
- Which hotels are included in the PVD Real Deal Plus shuttle service?
Shuttle service covers contracted Providence hotels located more than one-third mile from the meeting venue.
- How long does the PVD Real Deal Plus shuttle run each day?
Shuttle service runs for an eight-hour period on each primary meeting day, with more coaches during peak hours. Limited service may also be available the day before the meeting for exhibitor setup.
- Which years does the PVD Real Deal Plus apply to?
The incentive applies to groups arriving from 2025 through 2031. Funding is limited, so the program may end at GoProvidence’s discretion.
