Role Overview
As a Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and booking customized travel services for both domestic and international clients. As part of our Advanced Travel & Tourism team in Dubai, you'll work in an ONSITE environment focused on providing seamless end-to-end travel experiences. Your expertise will ensure every detail from flights and accommodation to visa processing and bespoke itineraries is managed with care and professionalism. A strong command of travel booking systems, customer service excellence, and up-to-date industry knowledge are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Consult with clients to understand their travel preferences, budgets, and special requirements.
- Organize comprehensive travel packages including flights, hotels, transportation, activities, and visas.
- Book tickets, manage reservations, and process payments through booking software platforms.
- Customize travel itineraries to suit individual client needs and preferences.
- Stay current on travel trends, visa regulations, pricing, weather, and destination insights.
- Provide prompt support to clients before, during, and after travel to ensure satisfaction.
- Achieve monthly sales and revenue targets via upselling and cross-selling of travel services.
- Maintain travel documentation, update sales reports, and manage client databases.
- Foster relationships with service providers such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators.
- Assist the marketing team in creating and distributing travel promotions and flyers.
Must have requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Travel Consultant (corporate and/or leisure).
- Proficiency in travel booking systems such as Amadeus, Galileo, or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of UAE and international visa processing requirements.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office and basic operating systems.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Outstanding customer service, sales, and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in English; additional language proficiency is a plus.
Nice to have requirements
- IATA, UFTAA, or other recognized travel industry certifications.
- Familiarity with specialized travel industry software or financial tools for travel accounting.
- Experience in designing engaging travel marketing materials.
- Awareness of both regional and global travel trends and emerging destinations.