The team at Visit Kent congratulates chief executive Sandra Matthews-Marsh who has been named as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014 for her services to tourism in Kent.
When her MBE was announced, Sandra said: “I am very, very proud and honoured to receive this award which was totally unexpected.
“I have spent 17 years working in tourism in Kent – first at the South East England Tourist Board, then at Leeds Castle and for the past 10 years I have had the privilege of leading the most amazing destination management organisation team in the country – Visit Kent.
“Tourism is a tremendous industry full of passionate, creative, can-do people who manage to retain their sense of humour and positivity however big the challenges.
“I have been privileged to be surrounded by amazing people for 28 years working in this wonderful industry. And this honour celebrates their tireless work which has created the successful and innovative partnerships and support networks that deliver tourism services for our visitors and our businesses. The love of a wonderful family has been the backbone of all my achievements and this honour is for them too.”
