BVTC awards luncheon at Twin River Oct. 3

LINCOLN – The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will host its William Blackstone Society inductions and awards luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Twin River Events Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is proud to honor and recognize the people and places that truly make an impact across the Rhode Island cities & towns in Blackstone Valley.

This year, the theme is “Tourism and the Digital Transformation” which will highlight new marketing initiatives used to promote Rhode Island as a fun destination.

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has partnered with Rhode Island Tourism and will welcome Lara Salamano, chief marketing officer for the State of Rhode Island, as 2018 keynote speaker. She’ll provide an overview of the “Fun-Sized” campaign strategy used to promote tourism in the state.

There will also be a presentation from Rhode Island State Tourism’s creative team: RDW and Nail Communications.

The honorees: William Blackstone Society inductees: Denise Panichas

and Morris Nathanson. Blackstone Valley Excellence in Tourism Business: R1 Karting.

Footprints in History: Slatersville Village Green.

Excellence in the Arts: Stadium Theatre.

Blackstone Valley Rising Star Millennial in Tourism:

Central Falls Mayor James Diossa.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickerts are $85, or $750 for a table of 10. Register at TourBlackstone.com/awards-luncheon. Make checks payable to: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc. For more information, contact Geraldine Barclay-King at 401-724-2200 or geri@tourblackstone.com.