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Top NI Travel And Tourism Names Included in Queen’s New Year Honours
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Judith Owens was awarded the MBE for her services to Tourism and Colin Neill for his services to the Hospitality Industry of Northern Ireland. Speaking on Judith’s MBE award, Chairman Colin Harvey of Titanic Belfast said:
“We are immensely proud that Judith has been included in the New Year Honours. Judith’s reputation in and contribution to the tourism industry over the years is unrivalled and it is wonderful to see her hard work recognised as Titanic Belfast approaches its milestone 10th birthday in 2022.”
Judith Owens and Colin Neill MBE’s
TITANIC Belfast’s Chief Executive Judith Owens and CEO of Hospitality Ulster, Colin Neill, have both been included
in the Queen’s New Year Honours Lists.
The newly appointed MBE’s were amongst a long list of fellow Northern Irish receivers which ranged from Education
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NORTHERN Ireland Travel News are pleased to announce new appointments to their Editorial, Advertising and Events Departments. Sarah Pickering has joined Kirsty Johnston within the editorial department as multi- platform Journalist- “It’s a pleasure to be working within such an exciting and every-changing environment and to be a part of this growing team” , Emma McAllister joins Chelsea Cousins within the events team as Events coordinator- “I am thrilled to join the Northern Ireland
Siobhan Lynch, Director of Operations at Titanic Belfast added; “Judith is renowned for her passion and commitment to advancing tourism in the destination, and the impact of her dedication and drive can be seen in the ongoing success of the world-leading attractions and venues she operates and the colleagues she inspires. We are thrilled that she has been awarded an MBE as she is thoroughly deserving of this honour.” Hospitality Ulster also took to twitter to congratulate the company’s CEO:
“We are extremely proud that our CEO, Colin Neill, has received an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to Hospitality. This has been the most challenging period for Hospitality businesses & this honour also helps shine a spotlight on their continued struggle!”
NI Travel News Announce New Trio to the Team
Travels News team. I look forward to working with my fellow colleagues and using my skills to contribute to the ever growing events department.” and Christine McCleery joins Jordan McCluskey within the advertising department as Multimedia sales executive .Jonathan Adair of NI Travel News said, “Entering 2022, NI Travel News are delighted to welcome 3 new full time team members. Our newest colleagues are indispensable additions to the ever growing and expanding NI Travel News”.
“Entering 2022, NI Travel News are delighted to welcome 3 new full time team members. Our newest colleagues are indispensable additions to the ever growing and expanding NI Travel News”- Jonathan Adair
Pictured right: Emma McAllister joins the Events department at NI Travel News
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January 2022 Travel News Contents
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4. Visit Belfast top of the Class:The Capital City’s visting centre receives excellence award
6. Explore Scotland: Take in the sights and sounds of the highlands this winter
8. Explore More: Where to visit in 2022 10-11. Greek adventures: From history to local cuisine, Greece has it all 12. Hola Espana! Top reasons to choose a Spanish break for your next holiday 15-30. Cruise News Special: Latest cruise news and updates, along with features form onboard Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas and two exculsive interviews with cruise experts 31. Destination Dundee: Heidi McAlpin take you along on her Dundee day of Discovery 35. A Titianic Project: Editor Kirsty Johnston visits the sight of the Titianic Distillers 36-44. Trade News: Latest trade news and updates including picture special from the SPAA Awards and the latest Jet2 Conference
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Pictured left: Sarah Pickering joins the Editorial department at NI Travel News
Pictured left: Christine Mc- Cleery Joins the Advertising department at NI Travel News
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