ARISTA Award Application Prizes will be awarded for agencies in 3 geographic areas:  Rhode Island, New England, and the United States.  Please indicate which region your nomination applies to. Rhode Island   New England  United States The ARISTA will be presented at the 2012 Annual Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Dinner on Sept. 27, 2012.   Nominee or Applicant Organization Contact Person Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email Web address if available Application Submitted By: (If different from above) Organization Contact Person Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email Web address if available Please write a project description of approximately 500 to 750 words in the space provided, below.  Sustainable Tourism Defined According to the World Tourism Organization: "Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, and biological diversity and life support systems." Complete details on the concept and process of Sustainable Tourism Development, are here. Additional contact information is below. Please address the following in a general way, if applicable to your project Explain the goals and objectives of your project. What natural or built environments were protected or developed for sustainable economic use? How does it respect your area’s environment, culture, economy, community or traditional ways of life? How were benefits, costs and resources distributed among tourism promoters and hosting entities, i.e. affected communities? How does your project align with any stated or implied national, regional or local sustainable development strategies? What citizens’ groups, individuals, government agencies or private corporations did your project draw upon for expertise and input? (may include as addendum). How did you hear about us? Up to four photos or diagrams may be included. Please submit this form using the submit form below. You may also email to: info@tourblackstone.com Or mail to: Sustainable Lab Blackstone Valley Visitor Center 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860

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