Sustainable Tourism Laboratory

Tourism planning, development and operations should be part of conservation or sustainable development strategies for a region, a state or a nation.

Tourism planning, development and operation should be cross-sectoral and integrated, involving different government agencies, private corporations, citizens groups and individuals thus providing
the widest possible benefits.

– Organization of American States

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

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Below are presentations made by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and other organizations

Operation October Rain Blackstone River Flood 2005 Presented by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council View Online | Download PowerPoint

Preserve America Communities Workshop St. Paul, Minnesota October 2, 2007 Blackstone Valley Footsteps in History presented by Dr. Robert D. Billington View Online | Download PowerPoint
How Important is Tourism to Rhode Island 2006 Tourism Satellite Account Kenneth McGill, September 27, 2007 Presented by Executive Managing Director Travel & Tourism Consulting View Online | Download PowerPoint

Where Innovation Meets Inspiration -- Sustainable Tourism: The Blackstone Story, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Destination Marketing Association International Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 19, 2007
presented by Dr. Robert D. Billington View Online | Download PowerPoint

Sustainable Tourism Lab Presentation to the Alliance of National Heritage Areas - International Heritage Development Conference - Passport to Crossing Boundaries June 19, 2007 presented by Dr. Robert D. Billington View Online | Download PowerPoint

Blackstone River Valley Heritage Tourism Authenticity - Guidelines A Suggested Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Development in the Blackstone River Valley
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BEST Education Network Presentation - presented by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council View Online | Download PowerPoint

Rhode Island Historic Preservation Conference - Something Old, Something Green - presented by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council - Rhode Island Historic Preservation Conference - April 14, 2007 View Online | Download PowerPoint

Operation October Rain - Blackstone River Flood 2005 - View Online | Download PowerPoint