WIT Conference: Kate Nicholls OBE announced as keynote speaker
We are absolutely delighted to announce Kate Nicholls OBE as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Women in Tourism conference! A powerhouse in the industry, Kate has been an advocate for those working across hospitality and tourism throughout her career.
Seen by many as the voice of the industry during the pandemic, Kate’s tireless lobbying and advocacy through her role as CEO of UKHospitality has been valued by those working across the sector. Kate was also recognised as one of the Women in Tourism Top 100 in 2022; nominated by many peers to thank her for her vocal support during the pandemic.
We’re delighted that Kate will be joining us on March 21 as she shares her personal insights and experiences over the last few years. As we enter another challenging period through the current cost of living crisis, ongoing covid recovery and an often unhelpful policy environment, Kate will reflect on both the emerging challenges, but also the opportunities which lie ahead.
About Kate:
Kate Nicholls OBE has been CEO of UKHospitality, the powerful voice representing the broad hospitality sector, since its inception in 2018. Kate previously worked as CEO and Strategic Affairs Director of the Association of Licenced Multiple Retailers (ALMR).
Kate sits on the Government’s Tourism, Hospitality, and Food & Drink Sector Councils, where she represents the wider hospitality and tourism sector. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity in hospitality, Kate is also the Government’s first Disability Ambassador for hospitality.
Kate is the Chair of the Institute of Licensing, a board member of Best Bar None, and a trustee of Hospitality Action and Springboard. She has previously chaired the Tourism Alliance, London Night-time Commission, and London Tourism Recovery Board.
Kate initially worked as a researcher in the House of Commons and European Parliament on food, employment and environmental policy before joining Whitbread to work in Strategic Affairs. She has extensive experience as a political and strategic communications consultant and is a graduate of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Kings College London.
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