BLUE SAIL - Key Persons


Adam Bates

Adam's well-known for heading up business tourism for VisitBritain and destination development for Brighton. Now he's delivering strategic advice to local authorities and national agencies. Our clients love Adam's calm, confident and thoughtful approach in the face of complexity. In his spare time, you'll often find him competitive-rowing on the English Channel.

Laura Wakelin

Laura's mantra is ‘achievable excellence'. As a previous Museum Leader, she combines operational attractions management and strategic development experience to effect change, create resilience and instil excitement. In her spare time, you probably won't find her because she'll be off-the-beaten track somewhere in her campervan or walking up a mountain.

Lorna Easton

Lorna's the go-to person if you want to understand market trends and who your destination should be targeting. Cultural tourism's a particular passion. She brings valuable experience as former director of marketing for VisitScotland. In her spare time, you'll often find her practising yoga or Italian conversation, but generally not at the same time.