Abta’s head of destinations Angie Hills has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to improving health, safety and security standards for Britons travelling overseas.
Meanwhile, Justin Francis, founder of self-styled activist operator Responsible Travel, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to nature and the environment, as has Wild Frontiers chair John Brown for services to charity.