Lindsay, a long-time member of Elite Travel, has been made a Dame for services to the West Midlands and charitable causes. It follows her OBE in 2011, further acknowledging her decades of work supporting local communities alongside her business career.
Dame Beverly came to Birmingham from Jamaica in the 1960s and went on to embark on a career in nursing and midwifery, all while forging strong bonds in her local community.
Her transition into entrepreneurship has subsequently seen her become one of the most prominent figures in the UK's independent travel sector. Besides building a successful travel business, Dame Beverly has dedicated much of her career to civic and charitable work.
She became the first Afro-Caribbean woman to serve as President of Birmingham Rotary Club and has held senior roles including Deputy Lieutenant and Vice Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, supporting initiatives aimed at improving opportunities and outcomes across local communities.
Elite Travel said Dame Beverly’s 26-year association with the consortium has been marked by her professionalism, leadership and "an unwavering commitment to excellence".
Robert Lines, Chair of Elite Travel, said Dame Beverly had been "a pioneering force within both the travel industry and the wider community for many decades".
He added: "Her achievements make her an inspiration to us all, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this special recognition with her."
