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Job Description: Senior Travel Consultant

Position Overview:

As a Senior Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for curating and designing exceptional travel experiences for high-end clientele. Your role involves crafting bespoke itineraries, providing personalized recommendations, and ensuring a seamless and personalized travel journey for clients seeking premium travel services. You will collaborate with hotels, airlines, tour operators, and other partners to create unforgettable travel experiences that cater to the unique preferences and desires of affluent travelers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consultation and needs assessment with clients to understand their travel preferences, interests and budget. 
• Craft customized travel itineraries that align with clients' preferences, incorporating luxury accommodations, exclusive activities, unique experiences, dining reservations, etc. to provide a personalized and distinctive travel experience.
• Possess an in-depth understanding and stay updated about various destinations, including cultural attractions, local customs, and hidden gems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with luxury hotels, resorts, airlines, and other travel partners as well as negotiate exclusive rates, amenities, and privileges for clients to enhance their travel experience.
• Ensure seamless travel logistics and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the journey including flights, accommodations, transportation, and special requests.
• Offer real-time support to clients, addressing any concerns or changes that may arise during their travels.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the travel experience by offering additional services, upgrades, or experiences.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of preferences, itineraries, and communication history for future reference.
• Gathering feedback and communicating it to relevant departments to improve service quality. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in luxury travel planning or a related role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of luxury travel destinations, accommodations, and experiences.
• Proficiency in using travel booking systems and software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple client requests simultaneously.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.