Destination Specialist

Happy Holidays; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Holidays is seeking a Destination Specialist in Tiruchirappalli to craft personalized travel experiences by leveraging in-depth knowledge of destinations and providing expert guidance. You’ll design itineraries, manage bookings, and respond to client inquiries to ensure memorable trips.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Tourism, Hospitality and at least 2 years in the travel industry, with strong customer service, vendor coordination and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tourism/ Hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in travel industry.

Responsibilities

• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of assigned destinations.
• Design customized travel itineraries based on client preferences.
• Coordinate with local vendors, hotels, and tour operators.
• Provide clients with detailed travel advice and documentation.
• Monitor travel advisories and update clients accordingly.
• Develop and promote new travel packages.
• Ensure all travel arrangements comply with client budgets and expectations.
• Handle client inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote destinations.
• Attend travel expos and industry events to network and gather insights.

Skills

Destination research

Itinerary planning

Customer service

Vendor coordination

Travel documentation

Budget management

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Diploma Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality

Master's degree in Tourism, Hospitality

Job description

Job Eligibility: Bachelors or Masters degree in Tourism Hospitality

Experience: Minimum 2 years in Travel Industry

Destination Specialist

Job Location: Tiruchirappalli

Job Eligibility: Bachelors or Masters degree in Tourism Hospitality

Experience: Minimum 2 years in Travel Industry

Job Description

A Destination Specialist crafts personalized and memorable travel experiences for clients by leveraging in-depth knowledge of specific locations and providing expert guidance. They design itineraries, manage bookings and handle client inquiries to ensure smooth and enjoyable trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of assigned destinations.
• Design customized travel itineraries based on client preferences.
• Coordinate with local vendors, hotels, and tour operators.
• Provide clients with detailed travel advice and documentation.
• Monitor travel advisories and update clients accordingly.
• Develop and promote new travel packages.
• Ensure all travel arrangements comply with client budgets and expectations.
• Handle client inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote destinations.
• Attend travel expos and industry events to network and gather insights.

Key Skills

• Destination research
• Itinerary planning
• Customer service
• Vendor coordination
• Travel documentation
• Budget management
• Cultural sensitivity
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Multitasking

Education

• Diploma Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality
• Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality
• Master's degree in Tourism, Hospitality

Industry Type : Travel & Tourism

Employment Type: Full Time