Tourism - Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
43 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) recipients recognised for this theme
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for Tourism - over time
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) appointments recognising Tourism, by year.
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2026
Mark Beverley King
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Fellow of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, Life Fellow and lately Chair, The British Guild of Tourist Guides. For services to Tourism”
Stephen John Hughson
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Newbridge on Wye, Powys
“For services to Agriculture and to Tourism and Events in Wales”
Claire Bruce
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Aberdeenshire
“Lately Chair of VisitAberdeenshire. For services to Tourism in the North East of Scotland”
2025
James Anthony McGINN
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Belfast, City of Belfast
“Managing Director, Hastings Hotels. For services to Hospitality and Tourism in Northern Ireland”
Ian Michael Thomas
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
“Director, NewcastleGateshead Initiative. For services to Tourism”
Kerrie Jean Sweeney
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Antrim, County Antrim
“Chief Executive, Maritime Belfast Trust. For services to Maritime Heritage and to Tourism in Northern Ireland”
Niall McKENNA
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Belfast, County Borough of Belfast
“Chef and Owner, James St and Waterman House. For services to Hospitality and to Tourism, and to Local Food and Drink Producers in Northern Ireland”
2024
James Edward Walker
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
“President, Cumbria Tourism. For services to Tourism”
Andrew Alexander Campbell
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Goodwick, Dyfed
“Professor of Practice in Tourism and lately Chair, Wales Tourism Alliance. For services to Tourism”
Steven Richard Miller
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
“Director of Culture and Heritage, Head of Norfolk Museums Service, Norfolk County Council. For services to Heritage and Tourism”
Gordon McINTYRE
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
“Founder and Chair, Hospitality Health. For services to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Scotland”
Lady (Catherine) Erskine
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
St Andrews, Fife
“Trustee and Chair, Fife Region, Scotland's Gardens Scheme and Chair, Discover Scottish Gardens. For services to Tourism in Scotland”
2023
Mary McGEE
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Augher, County Tyrone
“Business Engagement Officer, Mid Ulster Council. For services to Tourism in Northern Ireland”
William Hugh Jack
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Ballymena, County Antrim
“Proprietor, Duke of York Public House. For services to the Arts and to Tourism in Belfast”
Valerie Hawkins
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Newtown, Powys
“Chief Executive Officer, Mid Wales Tourism. For services to Tourism and to the Economy in Wales”
Janice Rosanne Gault
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Belfast, City of Belfast
“Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Hotels Federation. For services to Tourism and Hospitality”
John Child
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Lytham, Lancashire
“Lately Managing Director, Sandcastle Waterpark. For services to Tourism, to People with Disabilities and to the community in Blackpool, Lancashire”
Janine Cryer
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
East Molesey, Surrey
“Founder, Representation Plus. For services to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry”
2022
Nigel Wilkinson
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
York, North Yorkshire
“Managing Director, Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd. For services to Tourism and to the Economy in Cumbria”
Judith Owens
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Belfast, Belfast
“Chief Executive, Titanic Belfast. For services to Tourism”
Malcolm Ellis Bell
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Truro, Cornwall
“Chief Executive, Visit Cornwall. For services to Tourism in South West England, particularly during Covid-19”
2021
2020
David Alexander Cameron Cochrane
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Kinross, Perth and Kinross
“For services to Tourism in Scotland”
David William Curtis-Brignell
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
“Deputy Chief Executive, Go to Places. For services to Tourism”
Martin Graham Austin
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Derby, Derbyshire
“Managing Director and Founder, Nimbus Disability. For services to Accessibility in the Tourism and Entertainment Sectors”
2019
Christine Sloan
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Perth and Kinross
“Founder, Crathie Opportunity Holidays. For services to People with Disabilities and to Tourism.”
Martin Ballard
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Head Concierge, Claridge's. For services to the Hotel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry.”
Judith Fish
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Ross and Cromarty
“Owner, The Applecross Inn. For services to Tourism in the Highlands and to the community in Applecross, Ross-shire.”
2018
Stephen Bird
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2018
Somerset
“Head of Heritage, Bath and North East Somerset Council. For services to Museums, Heritage and Tourism.”
Michael Cecil Moss
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2018
Londonderry
“For services to Golf, Tourism and charity in Northern Ireland.”
Angus James McINTOSH
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2018
Aberdeenshire
“Managing Director, Lecht Ski Centre. For services to Skiing and Tourism in North East Scotland.”
2017
2016
John Declan Toner
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Down
“For services to Hospitality and Tourism in Northern Ireland.”
Sydney House
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Perth and Kinross
“Lately Conservator of Forests, Perth and Argyll Conservancy, Forestry Commission. For services to Forestry, the Economy and Tourism in Perthshire.”
2015
Roger Goodyear
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Banffshire
“Chairman, Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. For services to Tourism in Banffshire.”
John William Bamber
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Down
“Tournament Committee Chairman, Royal Portrush Golf Club. For services to Tourism in Northern Ireland.”
Michael Bowden
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Cornwall
“President, Camborne Agricultural Show and Trade Stand Manager, Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show. For services to Agriculture, Tourism and the community in Cornwall.”
2014
Sandra Matthews-Marsh
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Kent
“Chief Executive, Visit Kent. For services to Tourism in Kent.”
Eugene Patrick James Mckeever
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Antrim
“Managing Director, The McKeever Hotel Group. For services to Tourism and Hospitality in Northern Ireland.”
Edmund Patrick Gerard Cochrane
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Down
“Founder, Downpatrick and County Down Railway. For services to Railway Preservation and Tourism in County Down, Northern Ireland.”
Timothy Edward Husbands
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Antrim
“Chief Executive, Titanic Belfast. For services to Economic Development and Tourism in Northern Ireland.”
Patricia Mary Mclaughlin
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Shropshire
“For services to Tourism and to the community in Shropshire.”
Mary Patricia O'Kane
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2014
Londonderry
“Proprietor, Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Londonderry. For services to Tourism and Hospitality in Northern Ireland.”