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

tourblackstone.com

 

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 | Download PDF

The Blackstone River Valley Regeneration Story Southeast Ohio
October 19, 2006
 Presented by Dr. Robert Billington the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council View Online | Download PowerPoint | Download PDF

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 
View Online | Download PowerPoint

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
 

 

About the Lab | Lab Experience | Discussions at the Laboratory | Laboratory Staff | Sustainable Tourism Links  Development Articles | Tourism Council | News | Contact Us | Home