The title, which will be bestowed at The Travel Industry Awards by TTG on 28 September, recognises travel professionals who have strived to support the LGBT+ community either within their own business, within the industry at large, or within their customer base, as well as championing inclusivity more widely.
Previous recipients include Celebrity Cruises’ former vice president and managing director UK & Ireland, Jo Rzymowska, and Uwern Jong, founder of OutThere magazine.
On the shortlist this year are:
Lindsay Garvey-Jones, national retail manager, Holiday Extras & chair AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives)
Duncan Greenfield-Turk, managing director & chief travel designer, Global Travel Moments
LoAnn Halden, vice-president of communications, IGLTA
Nick Johnson, senior account manager, Virgin Atlantic
Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, founder, Moonlight Experiences
Jenny Southan, founder & CEO, Globetrender
Ed Williams, senior digital analyst, Tui
Chris Wright, managing director, Sunvil Group
Limited tickets for The Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG, in association with Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, are still available to purchase.
The full shortlist for all 27 categories can be seen on the event website.
