Current Ambassadors
Keeleigh Rae Ball (Plymouth)
Lisa Brewin (Leeds Beckett)
As a professional figure skater for the past two decades, I have had the pleasure of combining two passions in my life, ice skating and travel. When the pandemic hit my life was turned upside down, but I was determined to use the time wisely and continue my passion for travel. I am now in my second year of university for International tourism management at Leeds Beckett.
In my travels I have visited 82 countries and islands, 33% of the world and 47% of Europe. For the past 11 years I have worked onboard Royal Caribbean cruise lines as a performer and crew member. It is here, discovering the world by sea I truly knew my heart belonged in my passport. I am extremely passionate about tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. I believe you should always leave your audience wanting more. I am very excited to become a student ambassador for the Institute of Travel and Tourism and grow my connections in this incredible industry full of opportunities and adventure.
Hannah Harrison (Leeds Beckett)
Dimitra Souri (Leeds Beckett University)
I am a 19-year-old, second year student at Leeds Beckett University, studying International Tourism Management. Being born in Greece, living in Gibraltar, and now currently studying in Leeds has allowed me to experience different cultures as well as being able to recognise the impacts of travel and tourism first-hand. In addition to my diverse background I hold a trilingual status, as I am fluent in English, Greek and Spanish.
Daisy Butcher (Bournemouth)
Hello I'm Daisy, a first year International Tourism and Hospitality Management student studying at Bournemouth University. Becoming an ITT Student Ambassador is an exciting opportunity as a first-year student. Throughout my degree I hope to grow in this role, inspiring the next generation of talent within the travel industry and providing a voice for fellow students.
As one of the world's biggest industries, tourism provides an exciting field for varying cultures, talents, and professionals. My interests lie in sales and finance, although I'm also interested in pursuing a career in project management.
Adela Rokytova (Northumbria)
Johnny Hutton (Northumbria University)
I’m a second year Tourism and Events Management student from Ireland studying at Northumbria University. I love travelling and have a passion for seeing new things and experiencing different cultures. I became an ITT ambassador to represent a student perspective of the travel industry and maintain professional standards.
Paul Prigmore (Northumbria)
Naomi Page Brough (UCB)
As the tourism industry increasingly grows, so too, new exciting opportunities evermore increase which, although exciting, can make navigating a career within tourism all the more daunting. Therefore, it's inspirational that industry businesses have come together through ITT to reach out and encourage students with their stories. As an ITT student ambassador for University College Birmingham, I hope to assist ITT in inspiring the next generation of tourism leaders whilst progressing in my own career.
If you were to ask people around me what kind of person I am, the response would be an enthusiastic extrovert on the constant lookout for a challenge. Recent challenges include navigating the front desk in a multilingual environment in the stunning city of Rome or adapting to a different approach to studying in Sweden for a semester. The tourism industry constantly challenges us to be better and I strongly believe tourism has the opportunity to globally unite people in creating a better tomorrow.
Sabrina Iqbal, University College Birmingham
My name is Sabrina Iqbal. I am currently studying for a BA Aviation & Airport Management degree. In relation to my interests regarding my studies I really enjoyed the digital aviation module that I studied because I gained extra knowledge about the social media side of digital technology. In the future I would like to become a border force officer and I would like to travel the world.
Vera Addai (Wolverhampton)
Hello, My name is Vera. I am currently in my first year of studying Travel and Tourism Management with a Sandwich placement at the University of Wolverhampton. I am really excited for this ITT ambassadorial journey, and I am looking forward on meeting all our ambassadors and have an amazing time.
Chelsea Tunstall (Wolverhampton)
Hello, my name is Chelsea Tunstall and I am a university student at Wolverhampton, currently in my final year of studying International Hospitality Management. I have a high passion for hospitality and tourism and have been in the industry for 7 years.
Jodie Monoz (Sheffield Hallam)
Aarti Kantak (Manchester Met)
Louise Smyth (Surrey)
My name is Louise Smyth and I am a final-year undergraduate student at the University of Surrey. As the 2022 Student Ambassador for the Institute of Travel and Tourism, I want to encourage students to engage with the industry more and make the most of the opportunities provided. I look forward to running a Future You – Roadshow event and developing my connections with some longstanding ITT members and staff. Being a student ambassador will allow me to create longstanding connections and develop my professional profile coming up to my graduation in 2023.
Sandra Vodarici (Surrey)
Kimberley Maloney (Wolverhampton)
Hi my name is Kimberley, I am a first year mature student at the university of Wolverhampton studying international hospitality management . It has been a great pleasure to be given this opportunity and I cannot wait to work, learn and enjoy my time with the ITT institute. My passion is providing customer experience and events in the industry and look forward to gaining knowledge and experience.
Reynolds Boateng (Wolverhampton)
My name is Reynolds Boateng, and I am Tourism Management BA (Hons) student at University of Wolverhampton. Growing up in the Netherlands I studied business management and have had opportunities to travel and do internships abroad including Ireland - Cork, Australia - Sydney. In Amsterdam and abroad, I was also socially involved in diverse community programs such as University of Amsterdam health project - Your Health is Your Wealth, UN youth development program in Austria, youth leader in church. My reward for doing all this caused me to achieve Amsterdam health project coordinator of the year in 2016.
One of my greatest passions is travel and tourism. I enjoy every moment I travel around to meet new people and learn something new for myself. Due to this, aside of my full-time studies, I run a small travel company and work as a parttime bus driver. A combination of my studies and part time work is enabling me to advance myself in the travel and tourism industry for my future career development.
Harvey MacDiarmid (University College Birmingham)
I have been studying International Tourism Management for the past two years and have developed an understanding on the importance of learning and education to prepare yourselves for a career in the tourism industry, which is ever growing. As I prepare to chase opportunities within the industry myself, I recognise the need for students to be involved as they are the future and the ones who can make a real difference.
By becoming an ITT student ambassador for University College Birmingham, I would like to build connections for myself and fellow students and encourage engagement. I am a motivated person who rises to the prospect of challenges, and I spent the first semester of my second year studying in Sweden which has broadened my horizons to different styles of teaching. The tourism industry in powerful on so many levels and, by connecting everyone, can grow even further.
Harneet Singh Sachdev (University of Surrey)
Hello! I am Harneet from ‘Incredible India’ and I am pursuing my masters degree in International Tourism Management at University of Surrey. I am delighted to be a part of this dynamic community and ITT.
A little bit about my path here: Post my undergrad in Business Administration, I jumped into a career in IT sales and account management, spending over four years immersed in the energetic world of startups. But then, a travel career break last year opened my eyes to my real passion for tourism and hospitality. During the break, I got an opportunity to build connections for a lifetime.
I aim to carry the same enthusiasm here as well. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (if you type my full name, you’ll find me) and we will take it from there. Looking forward to the future collaborations and working with you all.
Abby Bateman-Philp (Leeds Beckett)
It's a pleasure to be a part of the ITT as student ambassador, I am currently studying International Tourism Management with Marketing at Leeds Beckett University aspiring to kickstart my career in the travel industry by gaining professional experiences and broadening my skill sets and responsibilities.
Over the past 5 years I have gained experience working in fast paced, team- oriented environment, and customer service roles in both retail and the travel industry. I am always looking for opportunities to develop my practical understanding and industry skills which will push me to be the best version of myself for future roles.
Emily Dang (Surrey University)
My name is Emily Dang, I am a master's student in International Hotel Management at University of Surrey. Vietnam is my hometown, also known as one of the best natural tourist attractions. I draw great pleasure in promoting the landscape of Vietnam as well as traveling to new countries, learning their language, experiencing their culture, and understanding their spirit.
Becoming an ITT Student Ambassador is a worthwhile opportunity for me to be a student voice between the ITT, Future You, and my fellow students. I am willing to put all my effort into positively contributing to inspiring the next generation of tourism leaders. Moreover, it is also a great honor to be connected with the travel and tourism industry professionals in order to grow my future career path. I'm convinced that tourism can bring the world's citizens together for the sake of a better future.
Akina Wong Ah Sui (Northumbria University)
I am an enthusiastic university student with a passion for learning and a drive to make a positive impact on the world.
Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University, as a third-year student. I am deeply committed to using this academic journey to satisfy my curiosity for tourism, events, and my thirst for knowledge.
I also actively engage in various extracurricular activities that align with my interests. Over the summer, I worked at Cancer Research UK running events, such as Race for Life and London Shine. I assumed various roles, worked with volunteers and other managers while meeting time limitations, thus gaining hands on experience of working at sports events. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy volunteering at the Newcastle City Library’s crochet club where charity projects are made, and I teach crocheting.
Having lived in Japan for half a year, I intend to use the skills and experience gained from my study abroad to make meaningful contributions to the Institute of Travel and Tourism as a Student Ambassador. I am eager to get involved and engage with my peers as Student Ambassador.
I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
Lisa Brewin (Leeds Beckett)
As a professional figure skater for the past two decades, I have had the pleasure of combining two passions in my life, ice skating and travel. When the pandemic hit my life was turned upside down, but I was determined to use the time wisely and continue my passion for travel. I am now in my second year of university for International tourism management at Leeds Beckett.In my travels I have visited 82 countries and islands, 33% of the world and 47% of Europe. For the past 11 years I have worked onboard Royal Caribbean cruise lines as a performer and crew member. It is here, discovering the world by sea I truly knew my heart belonged in my passport. I am extremely passionate about tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. I believe you should always leave your audience wanting more. I am very excited to become a student ambassador for the Institute of Travel and Tourism and grow my connections in this incredible industry full of opportunities and adventure.
Hannah Harrison (Leeds Beckett)
Dimitra Souri (Leeds Beckett University)
I am a 19-year-old, second year student at Leeds Beckett University, studying International Tourism Management. Being born in Greece, living in Gibraltar, and now currently studying in Leeds has allowed me to experience different cultures as well as being able to recognise the impacts of travel and tourism first-hand. In addition to my diverse background I hold a trilingual status, as I am fluent in English, Greek and Spanish. Daisy Butcher (Bournemouth)
Hello I'm Daisy, a first year International Tourism and Hospitality Management student studying at Bournemouth University. Becoming an ITT Student Ambassador is an exciting opportunity as a first-year student. Throughout my degree I hope to grow in this role, inspiring the next generation of talent within the travel industry and providing a voice for fellow students. As one of the world's biggest industries, tourism provides an exciting field for varying cultures, talents, and professionals. My interests lie in sales and finance, although I'm also interested in pursuing a career in project management.
Adela Rokytova (Northumbria)
Johnny Hutton (Northumbria University)I’m a second year Tourism and Events Management student from Ireland studying at Northumbria University. I love travelling and have a passion for seeing new things and experiencing different cultures. I became an ITT ambassador to represent a student perspective of the travel industry and maintain professional standards.
Paul Prigmore (Northumbria)
Naomi Page Brough (UCB)As the tourism industry increasingly grows, so too, new exciting opportunities evermore increase which, although exciting, can make navigating a career within tourism all the more daunting. Therefore, it's inspirational that industry businesses have come together through ITT to reach out and encourage students with their stories. As an ITT student ambassador for University College Birmingham, I hope to assist ITT in inspiring the next generation of tourism leaders whilst progressing in my own career.
If you were to ask people around me what kind of person I am, the response would be an enthusiastic extrovert on the constant lookout for a challenge. Recent challenges include navigating the front desk in a multilingual environment in the stunning city of Rome or adapting to a different approach to studying in Sweden for a semester. The tourism industry constantly challenges us to be better and I strongly believe tourism has the opportunity to globally unite people in creating a better tomorrow.
Sabrina Iqbal, University College Birmingham
My name is Sabrina Iqbal. I am currently studying for a BA Aviation & Airport Management degree. In relation to my interests regarding my studies I really enjoyed the digital aviation module that I studied because I gained extra knowledge about the social media side of digital technology. In the future I would like to become a border force officer and I would like to travel the world.Vera Addai (Wolverhampton)Hello, My name is Vera. I am currently in my first year of studying Travel and Tourism Management with a Sandwich placement at the University of Wolverhampton. I am really excited for this ITT ambassadorial journey, and I am looking forward on meeting all our ambassadors and have an amazing time.
Chelsea Tunstall (Wolverhampton)Hello, my name is Chelsea Tunstall and I am a university student at Wolverhampton, currently in my final year of studying International Hospitality Management. I have a high passion for hospitality and tourism and have been in the industry for 7 years.
Jodie Monoz (Sheffield Hallam)
Aarti Kantak (Manchester Met)
Louise Smyth (Surrey)My name is Louise Smyth and I am a final-year undergraduate student at the University of Surrey. As the 2022 Student Ambassador for the Institute of Travel and Tourism, I want to encourage students to engage with the industry more and make the most of the opportunities provided. I look forward to running a Future You – Roadshow event and developing my connections with some longstanding ITT members and staff. Being a student ambassador will allow me to create longstanding connections and develop my professional profile coming up to my graduation in 2023.
Sandra Vodarici (Surrey)
Kimberley Maloney (Wolverhampton)Hi my name is Kimberley, I am a first year mature student at the university of Wolverhampton studying international hospitality management . It has been a great pleasure to be given this opportunity and I cannot wait to work, learn and enjoy my time with the ITT institute. My passion is providing customer experience and events in the industry and look forward to gaining knowledge and experience.
Reynolds Boateng (Wolverhampton)My name is Reynolds Boateng, and I am Tourism Management BA (Hons) student at University of Wolverhampton. Growing up in the Netherlands I studied business management and have had opportunities to travel and do internships abroad including Ireland - Cork, Australia - Sydney. In Amsterdam and abroad, I was also socially involved in diverse community programs such as University of Amsterdam health project - Your Health is Your Wealth, UN youth development program in Austria, youth leader in church. My reward for doing all this caused me to achieve Amsterdam health project coordinator of the year in 2016.
One of my greatest passions is travel and tourism. I enjoy every moment I travel around to meet new people and learn something new for myself. Due to this, aside of my full-time studies, I run a small travel company and work as a parttime bus driver. A combination of my studies and part time work is enabling me to advance myself in the travel and tourism industry for my future career development.
Harvey MacDiarmid (University College Birmingham)I have been studying International Tourism Management for the past two years and have developed an understanding on the importance of learning and education to prepare yourselves for a career in the tourism industry, which is ever growing. As I prepare to chase opportunities within the industry myself, I recognise the need for students to be involved as they are the future and the ones who can make a real difference.
By becoming an ITT student ambassador for University College Birmingham, I would like to build connections for myself and fellow students and encourage engagement. I am a motivated person who rises to the prospect of challenges, and I spent the first semester of my second year studying in Sweden which has broadened my horizons to different styles of teaching. The tourism industry in powerful on so many levels and, by connecting everyone, can grow even further.
Harneet Singh Sachdev (University of Surrey)Hello! I am Harneet from ‘Incredible India’ and I am pursuing my masters degree in International Tourism Management at University of Surrey. I am delighted to be a part of this dynamic community and ITT.
A little bit about my path here: Post my undergrad in Business Administration, I jumped into a career in IT sales and account management, spending over four years immersed in the energetic world of startups. But then, a travel career break last year opened my eyes to my real passion for tourism and hospitality. During the break, I got an opportunity to build connections for a lifetime.
I aim to carry the same enthusiasm here as well. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (if you type my full name, you’ll find me) and we will take it from there. Looking forward to the future collaborations and working with you all.
Abby Bateman-Philp (Leeds Beckett)It's a pleasure to be a part of the ITT as student ambassador, I am currently studying International Tourism Management with Marketing at Leeds Beckett University aspiring to kickstart my career in the travel industry by gaining professional experiences and broadening my skill sets and responsibilities.
Over the past 5 years I have gained experience working in fast paced, team- oriented environment, and customer service roles in both retail and the travel industry. I am always looking for opportunities to develop my practical understanding and industry skills which will push me to be the best version of myself for future roles.
Emily Dang (Surrey University)My name is Emily Dang, I am a master's student in International Hotel Management at University of Surrey. Vietnam is my hometown, also known as one of the best natural tourist attractions. I draw great pleasure in promoting the landscape of Vietnam as well as traveling to new countries, learning their language, experiencing their culture, and understanding their spirit.
Becoming an ITT Student Ambassador is a worthwhile opportunity for me to be a student voice between the ITT, Future You, and my fellow students. I am willing to put all my effort into positively contributing to inspiring the next generation of tourism leaders. Moreover, it is also a great honor to be connected with the travel and tourism industry professionals in order to grow my future career path. I'm convinced that tourism can bring the world's citizens together for the sake of a better future.
Akina Wong Ah Sui (Northumbria University)I am an enthusiastic university student with a passion for learning and a drive to make a positive impact on the world.
Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University, as a third-year student. I am deeply committed to using this academic journey to satisfy my curiosity for tourism, events, and my thirst for knowledge.
I also actively engage in various extracurricular activities that align with my interests. Over the summer, I worked at Cancer Research UK running events, such as Race for Life and London Shine. I assumed various roles, worked with volunteers and other managers while meeting time limitations, thus gaining hands on experience of working at sports events. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy volunteering at the Newcastle City Library’s crochet club where charity projects are made, and I teach crocheting.
Having lived in Japan for half a year, I intend to use the skills and experience gained from my study abroad to make meaningful contributions to the Institute of Travel and Tourism as a Student Ambassador. I am eager to get involved and engage with my peers as Student Ambassador.
I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
