Emma Sanger-Horwell is to leave Wexas Travel to set up a cruise division at Kenwood Travel.

Sanger-Horwell, who has worked for Wexas for the last 10 years and is currently cruise product executive, starts in her new role next week.

She brings more than 30 years’ experience to the new role, where she will be responsible for launching and managing a new cruise department for the upmarket London-based travel agency.

This will include developing a standalone cruise website, recruiting cruise specialists and increasing the agency’s current cruise sales.

She said: “I am thrilled to be joining Kenwood Travel. They are a trusted and well-established family business with a great reputation.

“Adding cruise to their portfolio is something I am super excited to be part of and it’s rare to get the chance to further develop an established travel business.”

Kenwood managing director George Koumi said: “I am thrilled to welcome Emma and look forward to working together to drive growth and success for Kenwood Travel.

“Her extensive experience in the industry and proven track record makes her an invaluable asset to our team. I am confident that under her leadership and with the launch of our cruise website and cruise division wll thive and grow.”