Stace brings more than 14 years industry experience to the role having previously worked as a branch manager at Experience It Now Travel.

She also held a number of roles with Thomas Cook including sales consultant and assistant manager, and spent four years working overseas for the operator.

In her new role with Elegant and If Only, Stace will be working with the rest of the trade team to increase support for agents in the south.

Tracy Docherty, Elegant and If Only agency sales director, said she was delighted to be further expanding the group’s trade support team.

"Charlotte [Brailsford] and Gemma [Pinder-Davidson], and latterly Vicky [Edwards], have done a fantastic job in gaining support from our amazing agent partners to date," said Docherty.

"As the luxury market continues to grow, it will be fantastic to have a bigger trade team visiting more agencies and homeworkers, and gaining further support for both brands.

"We know Jennifer will be a great addition to the team, bringing lots of valuable experience from various sectors of the market and will transition into the role with ease."

Docherty added: "This appointment will enhance our trade sales team and will help us to increase the support we offer to our growing portfolio of regional and national agent partners for both Elegant Resorts and If Only.

"Jennifer will be spending time with both brands before contacting her new portfolio of agents just in time for peaks”

Addressing agents, Stace said: “I’m so excited to take up my first on-the-road-role for two very well-respected luxury brands in the industry, and I can’t wait to get started and out on the road to meet you all very soon."