Senior Tourism Experience Designer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Tourism Experience Designer to conceive and develop immersive travel itineraries and experiences. You will research trends, collaborate with global partners, and translate concepts into marketable tour packages, with a focus on authentic cultural immersion and sustainable tourism practices.

The role is fully remote, suited to an innovator who can work autonomously in a virtual environment, primarily serving opportunities in and around Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA, and beyond.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in tourism product development, tour design, or destination marketing.
• Proven ability to create unique, commercially viable travel experiences.
• Excellent research, analytical, and conceptual thinking.
• Strong understanding of global tourism and current travel trends.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with persuasive storytelling.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Geography, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Design innovative tourism experiences, itineraries, and packages.
• Research travel trends, competitors, and destinations.
• Collaborate with DMOs, operators, providers to curate experiences.
• Create detailed trip outlines with activities, lodging, transport, USP.
• Ensure experiences align with sustainability principles.
• Develop marketing content and descriptions for new products.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and partners.
• Refine offerings based on feedback.
• Stay informed about assets of key regions.

Kenntnisse

Tourism product development

Tour design

Market research

Storytelling in travel

Remote work

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Geography, or related field

Tools

Itinerary planning software

Presentation software

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge travel technology company, is seeking a creative and strategic Senior Tourism Experience Designer to conceptualize and develop unique, engaging travel itineraries and experiences. This fully remote role is perfect for an innovator who understands the nuances of crafting unforgettable journeys, focusing on authentic cultural immersion and sustainable tourism practices. You will be responsible for researching emerging travel trends, collaborating with global partners, and translating creative concepts into detailed, marketable tour packages. The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling through travel, a strong understanding of the tourism market, and the ability to work autonomously in a virtual environment, primarily focusing on opportunities in and around Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative and compelling tourism experiences, itineraries, and packages.
• Conduct in-depth market research on travel trends, competitor offerings, and emerging destinations.
• Collaborate with local DMOs, operators, and service providers to curate authentic experiences.
• Develop detailed trip outlines, including activities, accommodations, transportation, and unique selling propositions.
• Ensure all designed experiences align with sustainability principles and responsible tourism guidelines.
• Create compelling marketing content and descriptions for new tour products.
• Present and pitch new concepts to internal stakeholders and potential partners.
• Utilize feedback to refine and improve existing tour offerings.
• Stay informed about the cultural, historical, and natural assets of key tourism regions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tourism product development, tour design, or destination marketing.
• Demonstrated success in creating unique and commercially viable travel experiences.
• Excellent research, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of the global tourism landscape and current travel trends.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for persuasive storytelling.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for itinerary planning and presentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Geography, or a related field.
• A deep appreciation for cultural heritage and sustainable tourism practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position, allowing flexibility to work from Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA.
• Opportunity to shape the future of innovative tourism products.
• Access to extensive travel industry networks and resources.
• Contribution to sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.