"Over 3 Decades of Turning Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley into an Internationally-Recognized Visitor Destination."
Our Mission
is to increase and inspire sustainable tourism in the Blackstone River Valley
At Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, we continually work to improve how we:- Develop Tourism while maintaining the ecological balance of the Blackstone River Valley
- Protect the Environment through education on the river and in our RiverClassroom
- Increase Community Pride by enhancing the social fabric of our communities and lifting the quality of life for the people who live and work in our Blackstone River Valley
- Improve the Economy by promoting all our businesses, programs and events in the ten cities and towns
Support Sustainable Tourism In Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley
About Us
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is an award-winning consulting and educational organization that assists communities, government agencies, and private sector companies in shaping tourism development programs with internationally-practiced tourism planning strategies. [More]
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The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is seeking volunteers and interns to assist with general Council operations and a number of our programs, projects and activities.
Latest News
03/10/2024: 6/24 19th Annual Blackstone Valley Golf Tournament
March 15, 2024
Join business leaders at this relaxed charity golf tournament for a fun day of golfing, networking, and of course eating & drinking all to benefit youth […]
03/15/2023: Survey to determine Saturday evening river cruise
March 15, 2024
Please help us gauge interest in offering a Saturday evening river cruise this season by clicking this link to take a one-question survey! Respond by March […]
3/14/2024 Evers named RI Cherry Blossom Princess delegate
March 15, 2024
Cumberland native Alexandria Evers was named Rhode Island’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Princess delegate. Each year, a new delegate is chosen by local leaders and the consul […]
2/8/2024: Tourism Council Hiring New Dock Hand at Central Falls Landing
February 9, 2024
Calling all over the age of 18 years old! Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is looking to hire a new Dock Hand at the Central Falls Landing. We […]
2/3/2024: Be Sure to Pick Up Your 2024 Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Calendar
February 7, 2024
Every day is a good day to play outside when you’re using Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful’s photo contest calendar! Help KBVB serve the 10 cities and towns […]
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