10 September 2024
On Thursday 5th September, judging for NI Travel & Tourism Student of the Year 2024 took place in the Europa Hotel, Belfast.
NI Travel News welcomed 3 students from colleges across Northern Ireland to participate in the student assessments.
Students were assessed by 5 industry professionals: Kirsty Johnston (NI Travel News), Brenda Morgan MBE (CoDA), sandra corkin (Oasis Travel), Diane Poole OBE (Titanic Distillers), James McGinn MSc FIH (Hastings Hotels).
Congratulation to the 3 student finalists:
- Emma McGovern SWRC
- Roberta Deehan NWRC
- Saffron Montgomery Belfast MET
Announced on the day of the assessments was the WINNER of NI Travel & Tourism Student of the Year 2024; Saffron Montgomery from Belfast MET.
Congratulations Saffron, we look forward to welcoming you and your tutor to the Slieve Donard on Friday 11th October for the 32nd NI Travel & Tourism Awards! 
