Women in Travel Winners: Vanessa Richards, on taking out marketer of the year!

Women in Travel Winners: Vanessa Richards, on taking out marketer of the year!

As all the fabulous winners recover from a fantastic night, relive the fantastic celebration of successful women with these lovely words from Vanessa Richards of Excite Holidays who took out marketer of the year!


“I couldn’t be prouder or more honoured to be awarded as Marketer of the Year at the 2018 Women in Travel Awards. Congratulations to all the other finalists, you are all winners!

“Women are multi-talented and full of ideas; they drive innovation and change, and lead our companies into new periods of success. It is not often though that we recognise the strength of their power and undeniable passion for this industry publicly.

Travel Weekly do an incredible job year after year, at putting a spotlight on this topic. These awards serve to honour and support the women who constantly serve as a catalyst for change, development and education in travel and for those delivering this industry outstanding results year in and year out.

“For myself, this award means so much. I love working for Excite Holidays and marketing something I am truly passionate about – travel, and everything that comes along with it. I am blessed to work in an industry and workplace that I adore and lead a team that I am so very proud of. This award is just the cherry on top of an already sweet sundae!

“As I tell my team constantly, aim high because the sky is the limit if you really love and believe in what you do.

“I sadly missed last nights awards event as I am currently over in the USA on a Marketing Famil with Disney! So from the happiest girl, in the happiest place on earth, thank you to everyone! Truly humbled to win this award.

From Disneyland with love – Vanessa

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