The Newport Daily News -
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Published on: 2/17/2004
Last Visited: 2/17/2004
"You always want more business, you always need more business in January, February and March, but we're doing just fine," said Joan Ferraro, director of sales and marketing for the Newport Marriott.
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"The hotel is absolutely jumping with people," Ferraro said, adding that Radio Disney was set up in the ballroom on Sunday and Monday for the Children's Fair.
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Ferraro agreed that the Marriott Hotel has seen a similar number of guests this year compared to last year.She said the hotel sold about 100 more rooms so far this year.
"It's been a tough January for all of us, but we did well; we held our own," she said.