The Duke of Sussex hosted an event celebrating Travalyst’s five year anniversary in New York City on Sept, 24 Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst, and Prince Harry, who both attended a five year anniversary celebration of the initiative in New York City on Sept. 24, 2024. When Prince Harry and Sally Davey first teamed up five years ago to launch the environmental tourism initiative Travalyst , many considered their goals ambitious. Now, as they celebrate the organization’s fifth anniversary, Davey reflects on her gratitude for working with the Duke of Sussex, 40. “When I first met Harry, I felt frustrated and disillusioned about travel sustainability,” Davey, who is the company’s CEO, tells PEOPLE exclusively at an event celebrating Travalyst’s five year anniversary in New York City on Tuesday, Sept, 24. “The issues seemed overwhelming. But from day one, he restored my hope.” She adds, “I realized how remarkable he is and how committed he is to making a difference. He never imposed his own vision; instead, he said, ‘Tell me what needs to happen, and I’ll help facilitate that.’ It wasn’t about his campaigns, but about collaborating for systemic change. His approach has made all the difference, and it’s been an absolute joy to work with him.” CEO of Prince Harry’s Initiative Travalyst Says the Duke ‘Restored’ Her ‘Hope’ in Fighting Climate Change Prince Harry’s Initiative Travalyst Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary in N.Y.C.: ‘Massive Force for Good’ Reflecting on their first in-person meeting at Kensington Palace, Davey recalls entering the conversation with no expectations. To her surprise, they spent hours discussing detailed statistics on sustainability. “I thought, ‘Oh my God, this guy really knows his stuff. I’m going to have to up my game,’ ” she says. “I left feeling, ‘Wow, there’s something here.’ There were so many […]