Travelbiz E-Zine
11
August
2025

Emma Kayne Joins Innstant Travel as Head of Sales, UK

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Innstant Travel Appoints Emma Kayne as Head of Sales for UKStrategic hire supports company’s ambitious plans for UK trade growth Innstant Travel, the global accommodation wholesaler and travel technology provider, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emma Kayne as Head of Sales, UK.

With over 30 years of industry experience within both the B2B and B2C sectors, Emma brings a proven commercial track record and a deep understanding of the UK travel trade landscape. Her career spans senior sales and account management roles at leading wholesale and retail brands including Bedsonline, Belleair,  Alpharooms & Medhotels to name a few.

While most recently working with Constant Travel leading their call centre and home-working divisions, Emma also founded and scaled her own award-winning agency, Kayne Travel, building a loyal customer base through innovative multichannel marketing and a sharp commercial focus. Her business was recognised for its strong service proposition and brand growth, making it a standout example of entrepreneurial success within the travel trade.

In her new role, Emma will be responsible for leading Innstant Travel’s UK sales strategy, growing agent relationships, and expanding market share across tour operators, OTAs, consortia, and home working groups.

“We have great plans for the UK and Emma is exactly the right person to help us deliver them”, said Darryl Ismail, CEO of Innstant Travel. “Her commercial drive, partner-first mindset, and deep-rooted industry knowledge make her an exciting and invaluable addition to the Innstant team”.

Emma added: “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”.

For more information, visit www.innstant.travel

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