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Discover Newport is asking residents across Newport and Bristol counties to share their thoughts on tourism and its regional impact through a new survey.

The Resident Sentiment Survey offers an opportunity for locals to weigh in as the destination marketing organization develops its strategic plans. Feedback will help guide future decisions that support both residents and the local economy, according to Discover Newport.

Residents of Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Tiverton and Little Compton are encouraged to participate.

Those who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a local restaurant.

The survey is available at discovernewport.org/resident-survey.

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