Indian Ocean wholesaler Hummingbird Travel has appointed Elsa Bacry as business development director for Europe and Latin America. 

Bacry will be based in the London office and will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies and targeting new clients and opportunities. 

Bacry headed up EMEA member partnerships at Virtuoso for four years and, prior to that, held senior sales roles at Kerzner International and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. 

Hummingbird Travel chief executive Alex Chambers said: “All of us at Hummingbird are thrilled to welcome Elsa to the company and have every confidence she will be a great fit. Her knowledge of the luxury segment is a huge asset, and her well-rounded experience working for a consortia, hotels brands, tour operators and DMCs, will I am sure prove invaluable in not only growing the business but also crucially maintaining relationships.”

Bacry added: “Hummingbird Travel has a tremendous reputation within the industry, and I'm delighted to join this friendly team of passionate professionals, connect with clients across Europe and Latin America, and let my love for the Indian Ocean grow.”

Hummingbird Travel has offices in the Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and London.