Docherty has joined the online booking company alongside Adam Wetherby – who will also take up the role of sales manager UK and Ireland – amid the brand’s plans for "rapid growth".

Docherty brings with him 30 years’ experience in the travel industry, including his previous roles with Princess and G Touring.

Having spent the last 10 years in business development roles across various sectors in the market, Docherty will be responsible for new business in the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Weatherby has more than 19 years’ experience in tourism as a business development and trade relations manager for destinations, hotels and tour operators, among which are South African Tourism, Visit Britain, Major Travel and Barcelo Hotels.

In his new role, Weatherby will aim to strengthen the company’s position in the London and the South.

Docherty said: "RateHawk’s growth pace and technical functionality are impressive, and I am excited to be joining the company on the front line of travel industry development."

RateHawk – which launched in the UK in 2018 – is an online accommodation, air and transfer provider with 34,000 partners worldwide.