Soteri, who also worked at the Travel Protection Group and Abta during her long career in the industry, died suddenly this week, aged just 52.

She had been on long-term sick leave from her commercial director role at ITT.

ITT board member Sue Kavanagh said she had been deeply shocked to hear the news.

She said: “Ande had a bubbly and effervescent personality and a great knack of making everyone feel at ease.

“At ITT functions I often saw her welcoming new members into the fold and quickly making them feel part of the group.

“I will always smile when I think of Ande and miss the great laughs and fun we had together over the years.”

ITT chairman, Steven Freudmann, added: “I worked with Ande for almost 30 years at Abta and ITT.

“I am deeply shocked at losing her at such a young age.

“Ande worked for ITT for the last 11 years and was a wonderfully loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the

institute, despite being plagued by ill health for the past few years.

“She will be sorely missed both professionally and personally.”