Castle Howard’s Abbi Ollive joins Welcome to Yorkshire’s board of directors.

Head of marketing and sales at Castle Howard, Abbi Ollive, is one of the latest high-level tourism experts to join Welcome to Yorkshire’s board of directors.

Abbi has worked in tourism, heritage and culture in Yorkshire for the past 12 years.

She said: “As Yorkshire’s guardians and ambassadors we are all working together as a region, with members, residents and visitors to ensure tourism survives and thrives in these uncertain times. As an enthusiastic and passionate professional marketer and proud Yorkshire woman, I feel I can be part of a valuable contribution to the next chapter of Welcome to Yorkshire’s journey.”

Nicky Chance-Thompson, from The Piece Hall in Halifax, has also joined the board.

Welcome to Yorkshire chair Peter Box said: “Nicky and Abbi’s vast experience in the tourism industry and impressive achievements working with heritage attractions, means they’ll both be incredible assets and brilliant additions to the team.”