At the inaugural Travel Weekly Rising Stars Lunch, Dame Kelly Holmes captivated guests with her inspiring keynote.
- The event aimed to recognise and encourage future female industry leaders.
- Dame Kelly Holmes shared insights from her illustrious athletics career and personal experiences.
- The occasion also included a discussion on the challenges and opportunities within the travel industry.
- Plans for an Inspiring Women Retreat in November were also announced.
At the recent Travel Weekly Rising Stars Lunch, double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes served as the keynote speaker, sharing her journey and insights with a captivated audience. The event, held in London, aimed to recognise and celebrate the next generation of female leaders within the travel sector. It brought together 30 senior executives along with a promising rising star from each organisation, creating a platform for mentorship and inspiration.
Dame Kelly Holmes, known for her extraordinary achievements in athletics, spoke candidly about her career and personal challenges. She also discussed the impact of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, an organisation she established in 2008, which assists retired athletes in using their skills to mentor young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Her words resonated deeply with attendees, providing a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience and determination.
This event forms part of the broader Inspiring Women portfolio by Travel Weekly, which has seen several successful events in the past three years, featuring speakers from various industries. Looking ahead, the Inspiring Women Retreat in Greece is set for November, promising further opportunities for senior female executives to network and learn from one another.
Lucy Huxley, Travel Weekly’s editor-in-chief, moderated a Q&A session with Dame Kelly Holmes, during which Holmes reiterated the value of perseverance and adaptability in both personal and professional arenas. Huxley expressed her delight at the success of the event and the prospect of expanding future programmes to support women in the travel industry further.
The Travel Weekly Rising Stars Lunch highlighted the potential of future female leaders in the travel industry with inspiration from Dame Kelly Holmes.
