Destinations Relations Executive

Sweet Carolina Travels; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Destinations Relations Executive to foster partnerships with hotels and tourism boards. This role involves building relationships, negotiating agreements, and monitoring destination trends. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in travel or hospitality and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of global destinations and tourism trends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hotels and tourism boards.
• Negotiate agreements and partnerships.
• Monitor destination trends and market developments.
• Design destination-specific campaigns with marketing teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

CRM software proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Destinations Relations Executive to join our travel team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating meaningful partnerships with hotels, resorts, tour operators, and local tourism boards. You will be the bridge between our clients’ travel experiences and the destinations we promote, ensuring seamless collaboration and premium service.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, resorts, attractions, and tourism boards.
• Negotiate agreements and partnership opportunities to enhance product offerings.
• Monitor destination trends, new experiences, and market developments.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to design destination-specific campaigns and promotions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date destination information is available for clients and internal teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve client experiences and business growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long‑term relationships.
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of global destinations, hospitality standards, and tourism trends.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work with global destinations and industry leaders.
• Professional development and growth within the travel sector.
• Flexible work arrangements.