Exsus Travel head of trade sales Neil Sealy is to leave the operator at the end of March after almost five years.

In a note to travel agents, he revealed that his replacement at the luxury tailor-made specialist is “extremely well respected in the industry”.

Sealy said: “It has been incredibly exciting to be a part of Exsus Travel’s amazing growth for nearly five years – none of which would have been possible without your hard work – which makes the decision to move on a very difficult one indeed

“Nonetheless, I couldn’t resist a new challenge and the time has come for me to bid farewell to the fabulous team at Exsus. 

“I look forward to watching the company continue to grow with the trade, and I have no doubt my replacement will continue to successfully manage and develop strong working relationships with agents, taking the business to greater levels.”

He added: “Rest assured that my replacement is extremely well respected in the industry, and I’m sure will be a familiar face too many of you.”

Sealy earlier revealed that its January sales were up more than 75% year on year which it attributed to agents, saying theyaccount for 85% of its revenue.