Sarah Ryan has joined specialist operator Canadian Affair as travel trade executive.

She will be working with agents in the south east and is the first of a number of new recruits by the company to  build on growth achieved last year and a strong start to 2023. 

Ryan has most recently been promoting travel apprenticeships and previously worked as business development manager for the Advantage Travel Partnership and Global Travel Group.

She was also retail account manager at Sunhotels and Veranda & Heritage as part of a travel Industry career spanning more than 20 years.

Product and commercial director Lee Rogers said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sarah into our growing trade sales team here at Canadian Affair. 

“She brings extensive knowledge and experience to the role and we have no doubt she will be an invaluable asset in supporting our trade partners and wider business goals.”