Jo Rzymowska
Non Executive Director / Hays Travel
TRANSFORMING THE TRAVEL LANDSCAPE
From luxury cruise liners to global boardrooms, Jo Rzymowska doesn’t just understand the travel industry—she’s helped shape its evolution across three decades of seismic change.
As the former Celebrity Cruises Vice President & Managing Director for EMEA, Jo steered billion-dollar brands through industry disruption with her signature blend of strategic vision and authentic leadership.
Now, through her consultancy Jovolution Ltd, she’s empowering the next wave of travel innovators to navigate transformation with purpose.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
The Future of Travel Experience
How emerging technologies, shifting consumer values and sustainability imperatives are reshaping travel experiences—and what forward-thinking brands must do to stay ahead.
Leadership Through Industry Disruption
Battle-tested strategies for building resilient teams that thrive during transformation, drawn from Jo’s experience steering major travel brands through unprecedented market shifts.
Cultivating Travel Industry Talent
Why investing in diverse, empowered teams isn’t just about doing good—it’s about competitive advantage in an increasingly purpose-driven marketplace.
A RECOGNISED VOICE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
Jo consistently electrifies audiences, with her most recent at prestigious platforms including:
The ABTA Travel Convention
World Travel Market (WTM)
TTG Diversity Forum
International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum
Independent Marketing Association Forum
INDUSTRY CREDIBILITY
Beyond speaking, Jo brings unmatched operational expertise from her executive tenure at:
Royal Caribbean Group/Celebrity Cruises (VP & MD EMEA)
Thomas Cook
Disney Destinations
She currently serves as Non-Executive Director at Hays Travel and actively invests in travel technology startups, keeping her perspective cutting-edge and commercially relevant.
CHAMPIONING INCLUSION
A passionate advocate for building a more diverse travel industry, Jo’s groundbreaking leadership has earned recognition as TTG’s LGBT+ Trailblazer of the Year and secured her place on the prestigious 2024 Attitude 101 List of influential LGBTQ+ voices.
THE EXPERIENCE
With infectious energy Jo delivers keynotes and moderates panels with the perfect balance of strategic insight and practical takeaways. Audiences consistently praise her ability to bring clarity to complex industry challenges while inspiring genuine action.
“Jo doesn’t just talk about transformation—she embodies it. Her keynote left our leadership team both challenged and energised to reimagine what’s possible in travel.” – Previous Event Organiser