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23 September 2008 - My Backyard

Dr. Robert Billington, President of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is the recipient of the World Travel Awards - North American Travel Personality of the Year. The award was presented Saturday, September 6 at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Billington was selected as one of three finalists for his achievements in the travel and tourism industry. The other nominees for the award were: Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts; and Cheryl Hudak, President of the 20,000 member American Society of Travel Agencies (ASTA).

“I’m thrilled to be chosen as the winner for this travel industry award, and congratulate all of the men and women who work hard to make Blackstone Valley a great place to live, work and visit. Our public and private tourism partners, have worked hard to build Blackstone Valley into a place that is drawing international recognition” Billington said.”

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