Innstant Travel, the online wholesale division of Irish-based software firm Innstant Group, is stepping up its drive and support for the UK trade.
Gary Gillespie, previously with Thomas Cook and Hays Travel, has joined as UK head of sales.
Innstant Travel offers access to 230,000 hotels and apartments worldwide including Hilton, InterContinental Hotel Group, Iberostar and RIU Hotels, and also combined transfers, theatre and sports tickets, tours and attractions.
Global sales manager John Booty, global sales manager said: “Having previously held senior sales roles at Hays Travel and Thomas Cook, Gary brings with him a wealth of experience in the tour operating, dynamic-packaging and accommodation-only sectors.
“Part of our strategy has always been to establish ourselves as a major force in the UK market and appointing a dedicated head of sales to support the trade forms part of that strategy.
“Our goal is to provide all our valued agents with best-in-class technology, up to same day availability, competitive pricing and exceptional service.
“Gary is tasked with driving the business forward by forging new partnerships with UK agents and consortia and strengthening existing ones.”
Gillespie, who was at Cook’s Flexibletrips for nine years, said: “One of the things that attracted me to Innstant Travel was the strength of its product offering and the passion and dedication of the team.
“The website is one of the best I’ve seen and incredibly agent-friendly. Likewise, the range of accommodation with the addition of transfers, car hire plus sports, events, show and attraction tickets is truly impressive.”