Professional of the Year - Travel/International Tours
Cynthia Karen Billette |
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Title: | President |
Industry: | Travel |
Type of Organization: | Tour Operator |
Major Product/Service: | Providing travel and tour guide services |
Expertise: | Ms. Billette is responsible for managing tours in over 102 countries. She presently provides tours of Kenya, Africa and local tour planning in the Pacific Northwest for Columbia Crossroads. Ms. Billette is responsible for tour planning and arrangement, guides and other tour services. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | International |
University/Degree: | A.A., Stevens College and Eastern Oregon University; B.S., International Tour Management Institute; Certification, National Tour Association C.T.P. |
Born: | April 12, 1939, Albert Lea, Minnesota |
Hobbies/Sports: | Music, history, animals, culture |
Spouse: | Richard (Dec.) |
Children: | Stuart, Karen |
Work History: | Previously, Ms. Billette served as a contractor for approximately 35 major companies as a domestic and international tour manager over six continents in a period of 35 years. |
Career Accomplishments: | Ms. Billette was allowed to visit the Raja Saba (Indian Senate) to hear and see Indira Gandhi speak while in India. |