The chief executive of UKinbound has been honoured for his work in the tourism industry.

After 25 years at the Department for International Trade, he joined the organisation.

There were posts at the former London Tourist Board and Convention Bureau.

It has taken me completely by surprise to learn that I have been nominated for an award for my services to the tourism industry.

Both my team and the board at UKinbound have worked hard to support me over the last two years through the toughest time that the industry has ever known, and I would like to pay tribute to them as they have allowed me to serve our members and the industry that I love.

Alison Cryer, founder of marketing, representation and PR company Representation Plus, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire.

Sonashah Shivdasani, founder of Soneva luxury resorts and Six Senses, received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to tourism, charity and sustainable development.

The marketing manager of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board received an Order of the British Empire for her services to international travel during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Tony Rapson, the former head of the general aviation safety strategy study at the Civil Aviation Authority, received an award.