About Us:
The Block Island Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the town of New Shoreham as a leisure travel destination.  The BITC’s promotional efforts include publication of a travel planner; 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 BITC 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 BITC financially supports the Block Island Chamber of Commerce who operates a Visitors Information Center, offering maps, brochures, and information and always a warm Block Island welcome to visitors to our area!

Mission Statement:
The primary mission of the Block Island Tourism Council is to plan, promote and market tourism beyond Block Island.  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.