This is no accident. Our business is led by example. We have a strong proportion of women across our senior roles and we have mentoring programmes to ensure that people are given the support to realise their true talent and potential. Motivated and ambitious women at Celebrity Cruises know that there is room for them at the top. I’m often asked to speak at conferences and events on the subject of women in business. I love these opportunities, and I enjoy meeting the future women leaders of our sector – but I hate being the token woman on a “manel” and then being asked to talk about my gender. Anyone who works with me certainly knows I love to challenge a presumption.

I enjoy hearing about the amazing careers of anyone who has achieved great success. I have to admit that I love it even more when those people are women, because I have some understanding of the additional challenges they have faced. Sexism was certainly very alive in many business cultures I encountered in my early career.

I take confidence from working with the young women in my business – they just won’t stand for piggishness. The great news for the travel industry is that the amazing talent of our future will not work in pale, male and stale environments. Businesses who don’t embrace diversity and who don’t help create opportunities for women will fade away. There’s no room for dinosaurs in the diverse business world of the future. The best talent – our medal winners – will only work in environments that celebrate opportunities for all. Now that’s a spirit to be proud of.

Jo Rzymowska is managing director of Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland