Travel Trade Manager

Austria Tourism - USA/Canada; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Austria Tourism - USA/Canada in New York is seeking a hospitality-minded professional to connect the U.S. travel trade with Austria. You will cultivate relationships with luxury travel advisors, lead consortia and key industry partners, and coordinate events that showcase Austria's unique experiences.

You bring a background in tourism or marketing, strong English, and a willingness to travel. You will collaborate with our global Travel Trade Experts Group and innovative digital initiatives to

Qualifications

• Background in tourism, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in travel trade relations, ideally with an existing network in the U.S. luxury travel industry.
• Strong communication, networking, and project management skills.
• A proactive, creative, and structured mindset, with confidence using digital and AI tools.
• Excellent English skills; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and enthusiasm for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with luxury travel advisors, leading consortia, and key U.S. travel trade partners.
• Plan and coordinate B2B events, networking activities, and familiarization trips to Austria.
• Develop trade communications and digital initiatives to strengthen Austria's visibility in the U.S. market.
• Collaborate internationally with our global Travel Trade Experts Group and partners such as Virtuoso.
• Identify market opportunities and contribute your expertise and ideas.

Skills

Relationship building

Travel trade relations

Communication skills

Project management

Digital tools

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in tourism/marketing/communications

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing automation

Job description

Luxury travel. Global connections. Austria at the heart of it all.

Are you passionate about luxury travel, building strong relationships, and creating inspiring experiences? Do you want to connect the U.S. travel industry with one of Europe's most exciting destinations?

Then join our Austria Tourism team in New York and help bring Austria to the world!

How you can make an impact

• Build and strengthen relationships with luxury travel advisors, leading consortia, and key U.S. travel trade partners.
• Plan and coordinate B2B events, networking activities, and familiarization trips to Austria.
• Develop trade communications and digital initiatives to strengthen Austria's visibility in the U.S. market.
• Collaborate internationally with our global Travel Trade Experts Group and partners such as Virtuoso.
• Identify market opportunities and contribute your expertise and ideas.

What makes you a great fit

• Background in tourism, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in travel trade relations, ideally with an existing network in the U.S. luxury travel industry.
• Strong communication, networking, and project management skills.
• A proactive, creative, and structured mindset, with confidence using digital and AI tools.
• Excellent English skills; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and enthusiasm for international collaboration.

What you can look forward to

• An international working environment with opportunities to contribute your ideas.
• A varied role in the U.S. luxury travel market.
• A collaborative team and opportunities for professional development.

At a glance

Start: By agreement

Annual gross salary: USD 75,000–82,000, paid in 13 installments.

The exact salary depends on qualifications and relevant experience.

Who we are

Austria Tourism is Austria's national tourism organization. We inspire people around the world to discover Austria and connect international markets with the Austrian tourism industry through strong partnerships, market expertise, and innovative communication.

Ready to make an impact?

Let's shape the future of Austria's presence in the U.S. luxury travel market together!