Innstant Travel appoints Emma Kayne as UK head of sales

Accommodation wholesaler Innstant Travel has recruited Kayne Travel founder Emma Kayne as its UK head of sales.

Kayne, who set up the agency in Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, in 2018, was most recently leading the call centre and homeworking divisions at Constant Travel.

In her new role, she will be responsible for leading Innstant Travel’s UK sales strategy,
growing agent relationships and expanding market share across tour operators, online travel agencies, consortia and homeworking groups.

Innstant Travel chief executive Darryl Ismail said: “We have great plans for the UK and Emma is exactly the right person to help us deliver them.

“Her commercial drive, partner-first mindset and deep-rooted industry knowledge make her an exciting and invaluable addition to the Innstant team.”

Kayne’s 30-plus years of industry experience in both the B2B and B2C sectors includes senior sales and account management roles at Bedsonline, Belleair, Alpharooms and Medhotels.

The Travel Network Group took over Kayne Travel in 2023, with Kayne resigning as a director.

She said: “Innstant Travel is a company on the move, with smart tech, great product and a
strong focus on agent success.

“I’m thrilled to be part of such a supportive, ambitious team and look forward to working closely with new and existing partners to help them grow and thrive.”