 There's a new leader heading up the state's tourism arm this week. Farouk Rajab was named the new CEO of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. The state has struggled with trying to bounce back from the pandemic, as well as the issue of inflation. But not all things are bad. According to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the Ocean State did see a record number of visitors in 2022. It was up to 27.7 million visitors.