IoD Leaders’ Lunch with CEO of Visit Jersey, Tricia Warwick

The hospitality and visitor sectors in Jersey are not just vital elements of the island’s economy, but also play a critical role in the lifestyle and services on which so many locals enjoy and rely.

Tricia Warwick, CEO of Visit Jersey is joining IoD members for the second Leaders’ Lunch of the year to talk about the challenges facing many jurisdictions, not just our own; and how we can find creative solutions, or even lead the way.

The lunch is being held at the Royal Yacht Hotel on Thursday 7^th September, 12.15 to 2.15pm and is sponsored by Lloyds Bank International.

Iod Jersey Vice Chair, Simon Soar will host the event. He said: “Tricia Warwick has a tremendous track record in senior leadership roles and marketing within the global travel industry. She has brought that experience to her role at Visit Jersey and is looking at innovative ways to meet the challenges that the sector has been facing. It is essential for all of us that the visitor economy remains vibrant as it supports the venues and historic and natural attractions that make our island so special; and the IoD Jersey committee and I are looking forward to hearing her ongoing vision.”

Tricia joined Visit Jersey as CEO in April 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Director at Visit Britain for five years, where she had responsibility for the implementation of strategy and marketing plans across seven markets: India, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A member of the senior leadership team, Tricia worked with both UK and international travel industry stakeholders to promote Britain and increase tourism numbers and value to the UK.

Tricia has a proven track record in global, senior leadership roles across destination marketing, hospitality, aviation and tour operating, including British Airways, AEG Live, and luxury hotel groups; Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, One & Only Resorts, Atlantis the Palm and Viceroy Hotels and Resorts. Tricia is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Alasdair Gardner, Managing Director, Lloyds Bank International added: “We are very pleased to be sponsoring this September IoD Leaders’ Lunch and to have the opportunity to find out more about Tricia’s vision and strategies for the Island’s hospitality and visitor sector. This sector is key to the ongoing prosperity of the islands. The IoD lunches are an excellent opportunity for business leaders to connect with each other and gain insight into the key contribution that industries make to Jersey’s community, economy, and character.”

Tricia Warwick’s Bio

Tricia joined Visit Jersey as CEO in April 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Director at Visit Britain for five years, where she had responsibility for the implementation of strategy and marketing plans across seven markets: India, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A member of the senior leadership team, Tricia worked with both UK and international travel industry stakeholders to promote Britain and increase tourism numbers and value to the UK.

Tricia has a proven track record in global, senior leadership roles across destination marketing, hospitality, aviation and tour operating, including British Airways, AEG Live, and luxury hotel groups; Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, One & Only Resorts, Atlantis the Palm and Viceroy Hotels and Resorts. Tricia is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Agenda

• 12.15pm – Guests arrive
• 12.30pm – Introduction by IoD Vice Chair, Simon Soar

Introduction by Alasdair Gardner, Islands Director, Lloyds Bank International

• 12.40pm – Presentation by Tricia Warwick
• 1.05pm – Q&A
• 1.25pm – Close by Simon
• 1.30pm – Lunch to be served
• 2.00pm – Coffee and networking
• 2.15pm – Event finish