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Katherine will discuss her struggles and the
sacrifices women make and how building resilience has been key to her success.
The session will see her draw on personal and professional experience to
explore how resilience and humour can foster a culture of positivity and
inclusivity to drive authentic narratives through storytelling.
Katherine hosted Channel 4, hit TV series, Joe &
Katherine’s Bargain Holidays, where she partnered with friend and fellow comic
Joe Wilkinson to show viewers how to live the champagne lifestyle on a lemonade
budget in destinations such as Latvia, Montenegro, Wales and beyond. From her
experience, she’ll offer a fresh perspective on how curiosity inspires
innovation and can open doors to new experiences.
A star of TV and radio shows, including 8 Out of 10
Cats, Taskmaster and Have I Got News for You, Katherine has also appeared in
travel programmes including, Travel Man: 48 Hours in New York with comedian
Richard Ayoade.
World Travel Market London Exhibition Director,
Juliette Losardo, said: “I’m delighted that a star of Katherine’s calibre will
be our closing keynote speaker. She promises to be hugely entertaining but also
very thoughtful, with insights into the challenges and triumphs of women in the
workplace – and practical advice for travel professionals on breaking through
perceived barriers.
“Katherine will bring a truly international
perspective to the stage with her understanding of different cultures, thanks
to her background and experiences. I’m looking forward to hearing about her
views on budget tourism compared to her passion for a more luxurious travelling
experience!
“Delegates will certainly enjoy her fireside chat, but
they will also come away with some stirring and stimulating perspectives on
travel, business and life.”
The Closing Keynote Speech: “Katherine Ryan on
resilience, breaking barriers and her global travel experiences”, will take
place from 15.30 – 16.30 in the Yellow Theatre on Thursday 7th November.
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Credit: © WTM
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