Bespoke Inbound Travel Designer (Remote)

Innovation Advance; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our esteemed client's dynamic team as a Seasoned Luxury Destination Specialist, where you will blend local insights with storytelling to curate immersive experiences across Africa. This role offers the chance to transform luxury travel, ensuring every client's wishes are personalized and sustainable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Southern Africa and East Africa.
• Deep knowledge of travel experiences, trends, and conservation efforts.
• Strong ability to listen and tailor experiences to client aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Curate bespoke African journeys with a focus on immersive experiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor with premium partners to ensure seamless travel.
• Champion sustainable travel by suggesting ethical options and local insights.

Skills

Personalization

Problem-Solving

Local Insights

Sustainable Travel Advocacy

Job description

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured exclusivity to recruit a Seasoned Luxury Destination Specialist for our esteemed DMC client. This role isn’t about making a sale; you will blend unmatched local insights with inspiring storytelling to craft immersive, one-of-a-kind journeys that redefine how our discerning clientele experiences Africa—effortlessly turning every extravagant wish into a bespoke reality, regardless of where or what they dream of.

What You’ll Do
• Curate Immersive African Journeys: Leverage your deep knowledge of Africa’s landscapes, cultures, and hidden gems to design bespoke experiences that go beyond the conventional.
• Engage as a Personalisation Specialist: Listen intently to the unique dreams and aspirations of each traveller. Whether someone craves wildlife adventures, cultural immersion, wellness retreats, or tranquil solitude, you’ll tailor every itinerary to resonate on a personal level.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Be proactive in foreseeing challenges and delivering seamless solutions that ensure every trip is executed flawlessly. Maintain and nurture relationships with premium lodges, local guides, and expert partners across the continent.
• Champion Sustainable Travel: Advocate and recommend ethical travel choices that bolster local communities and support conservation. Your expertise will help travellers make decisions that have a lasting, positive impact on Africa.

Who We’re Looking For
• Seasoned Luxury Destination Specialist: You have extensive experience in covering Southern Africa and East Africa as well as Madagascar.
• The Passionate Africa Expert: Your deep, current knowledge of both iconic and undiscovered facets of Africa is your biggest asset. You keep abreast of local trends, conservation efforts, and emerging destinations, transforming intricate details into uniquely immersive itineraries.
• The Intuitive Listener: You understand that true luxury is personal. By asking the right questions, you uncover each client’s travel dreams, balancing landmark must-sees with those hidden gems that tell a story of their own.
• The Reliable Problem-Solver: With a demonstrated history of trustworthiness and a solution-oriented mindset, you ensure every journey runs smoothly from conception to completion.
• The Sustainability Advocate: You believe in travel that leaves a positive mark. Your recommendations include eco-conscious options, cultural immersion opportunities, and responsible wildlife encounters.

Why Apply: This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a paradigm shift in travel. If you’re inspired by the idea of crafting deeply personal, extraordinary experiences and possess a passion for the diverse cultures and landscapes of Africa, we’re looking for you.

If you’re ready to transform how the world sees and experiences Africa, please send your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your journey in tailoring unforgettable travel experiences. We are excited to learn how you can bring your expertise and passion to our Clients dynamic team.