Destination Experience Planner

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on bookings

Hybrid work schedule

Health and wellness benefits

Travel opportunities

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Destination Experience Planner to craft imaginative travel itineraries. This hybrid role combines remote planning with on-site client interactions or site visits, requiring creativity and strong organizational skills.

You will consult with clients, design tailored itineraries, research vendors, manage bookings, and provide ongoing support while staying updated on local offerings. A passion for travel and excellent communication are essential; a willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel planning, itinerary design, or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the local destination, attractions, and tourism services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in travel booking systems and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their travel interests, budget, and preferences.
• Design and customize unique travel itineraries, including accommodations, activities, and transportation.
• Research and vet local vendors, attractions, and service providers to ensure quality.
• Manage bookings and logistics, ensuring all aspects of the trip are seamlessly arranged.
• Provide clients with comprehensive travel information and support before and during their trip.
• Stay updated on local tourism trends and new offerings to enhance itinerary planning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Client-facing

Remote collaboration

Tools

Travel booking systems

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an imaginative and detail-oriented Destination Experience Planner to craft unique and memorable travel itineraries. This hybrid role allows for remote planning combined with on-site client interactions or site visits. You will work closely with clients to understand their preferences and design personalized travel experiences that showcase the best of the destination. This position requires creativity, exceptional organizational skills, and a deep knowledge of local attractions, activities, and accommodations. Your goal is to ensure every client has an unforgettable journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their travel interests, budget, and preferences.
• Design and customize unique travel itineraries, including accommodations, activities, and transportation.
• Research and vet local vendors, attractions, and service providers to ensure quality.
• Manage bookings and logistics, ensuring all aspects of the trip are seamlessly arranged.
• Provide clients with comprehensive travel information and support before and during their trip.
• Stay updated on local tourism trends and new offerings to enhance itinerary planning.

Requirements

• Proven experience in travel planning , itinerary design, or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the local destination, attractions, and tourism services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in travel booking systems and remote collaboration tools .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission opportunities based on successful bookings.
• Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility and variety.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to travel and explore the destination.
• A creative and rewarding work environment.