Judith Owens

Judith Owens MBE is Chief Executive at TBL International Ltd (TBL), the parent company to the award-winning Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic and the TEC Belfast.

With experience spanning nearly three decades, unrivalled knowledge of the tourism and events industry and an exceptional track record, she is one of UK’s the most experienced and established management professionals. Currently serving on the board of Visit Belfast, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA UK), and previously the Association for Visitor Experiences and Attractions in Ireland (AVEA), while also serving as Chair of NI Tourism Alliance (NITA), she is passionate about advancing tourism in NI. Her ethos of nurturing people and talent inspired her as a co-founder of Hospitality and Tourism Skills (HATS), a collaborative network set up to attract and retain talent in the sector.

Prior to her role as Chief Executive at TBL, Judith as Operations Director oversaw the daily operations and strategic planning for all three of TBL’s venues ensuring a consistent and seamless five-star service. Judith also managed the Waterfront & Ulster Hall for 14 years and worked at UTV, one of Northern Ireland’s largest broadcasting houses.

Judith is passionate about inclusive tourism, having previously chaired Adapt NI, and is an ambassador for accessibility working selflessly with charities such as Autism NI, Royal National Institute of Blind People and NOW Group to ensure tourism venues are inclusive to all, including minority and community groups. She has established a long-term relationship with the learning disability charity, Orchardville, providing opportunities to work at Titanic Belfast and remains devoted to maritime heritage, advocating it through community engagement and outreach at every opportunity.