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About the job Travel Planning Specialist

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Travel Planning Specialists. This is a fully remote role where you will assist clients in planning and booking tailored travel experiences while collaborating with a professional team and reporting to a team lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, plan, and coordinate customized travel itineraries.
• Assess client preferences, needs, and budgets to recommend tailored travel options.
• Book travel services including flights, accommodations, transportation, cruises, and tours.
• Provide professional client support before, during, and after travel.
• Resolve client concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
• Participate in training, professional development, and webinars.
• Collaborate with team members and suppliers to deliver exceptional client experiences.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable internet and a computer or smartphone.
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or sales is a plus.
• Personal travel experience helpful but not required.

• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training.
• Flexible full-time or part-time remote work.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to industry benefits and travel perks.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Travel Planning Specialist to join our remote team. In this role, you will work directly with clients to research, design, and book custom travel experiences tailored to their individual needs. Whether it's a family vacation, honeymoon, group retreat, or solo adventure — your goal is to ensure each trip is smooth, exciting, and unforgettable.

If you're passionate about travel, organized, and enjoy helping others, this is the perfect opportunity to turn your love for planning into a rewarding career.

Client Consultations: Connect with clients to understand their travel interests, expectations, and budget.

Custom Itinerary Design: Research and create personalized travel plans that include accommodations, transportation, excursions, dining recommendations, and more.

Travel Booking: Handle all aspects of travel reservations — flights, hotels, cruises, tours, rental cars, and insurance — ensuring all details are accurate.

Trip Management: Monitor itineraries, confirm reservations, and manage any updates, changes, or issues that arise.

Client Support: Serve as the client’s point of contact before, during, and after their trip, providing assistance as needed.

Vendor Coordination: Work with travel suppliers and partners to secure the best rates, deals, and experiences for clients.

Industry Updates: Stay informed about destination trends, travel advisories, and seasonal promotions.

Recordkeeping: Maintain organized records of bookings, payments, and client preferences for future reference.

• Previous experience in customer service, travel planning, or hospitality is helpful but not required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Passion for travel and helping others explore the world.

• Comfortable using computers and learning new booking platforms.

• Able to work independently in a remote environment.

• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

• Fully remote — work from home or while you travel.

• Flexible hours — part-time or full-time options.

• Access to travel industry discounts and perks.

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.

• Fun, collaborative team environment focused on growth and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

We're seeking a remote Travel Planning Consultant to assist clients with creating unforgettable travel experiences. This role involves researching, organizing, and confirming travel services from accommodations and flights to tours and ground transport, while providing exceptional service and attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their travel goals and preferences.
• Research destinations, accommodations, flight options, activities, and experiences tailored to each client.
• Manage bookings and confirmations for accommodations, transportation, and tours.
• Provide clear and timely communication, including itineraries, documentation, and travel recommendations.
• Maintain accurate client records and booking details.
• Stay current on travel advisories, promotions, and destination information.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable using online booking tools and office software.
• Customer-centric approach with attention to detail.
• Prior experience in hospitality, travel coordination, or customer service preferred.

Work Environment & Benefits

• 100% remote position with flexible scheduling.
• Supportive team atmosphere with peer collaboration.
• Access to industry-standard travel booking tools and resources.
• Professional development opportunities within the travel sector.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a summary of your relevant experience. We're excited to find someone passionate about travel who values personalized client service.

Join HB Travels as an Online Travel Planning Associate! ️

Do you have a passion for travel and love helping others plan unforgettable experiences? HB Travels is looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our team as Online Travel Planning Associates .

This remote opportunity gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere while enjoying access to training, support, and exclusive travel perks. With our guidance, you can turn your love for travel into a rewarding career with unlimited earning potential and exciting growth opportunities .

• Work one-on-one with clients to design customized vacation packages

• Recommend destinations, flights, resorts, cruises, and activities

• Manage reservations and provide clear, timely communication

• Use booking tools to research and secure the best deals

• Stay updated on travel trends, supplier promotions, and special offers

• Build lasting relationships with clients through excellent service and follow-up

• Share and promote services via social media, networking, and referrals

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Passion for travel and creating memorable experiences

• Self-motivated with strong time management skills

• Comfortable using computers and digital tools

• Sales or upselling experience is a plus (but not required)

• Must be 18+ with a reliable internet connection and personal device

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• No prior travel industry experience necessary training provided!

• Flexible schedule ,work part-time or full-time, wherever you are

• Unlimited earning potential with room to grow

• Access to exclusive travel perks, discounts, and FAM trips

• IATA cards available to qualified participants

• Ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship

• Supportive team environment with career advancement opportunities

Ready to turn your passion for travel into a fulfilling career? Apply now to become an Online Travel Planning Associate with HB Travels!

We are seeking Virtual Travel Planning Associates to assist clients with customized travel arrangements. This role is remote with professional development included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and create personalized itineraries.

• Book travel services such as flights and hotels.

• Provide client support and communication.

• Troubleshoot issues professionally.

• Participate in team training and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills.

• Dependable internet and computer/smartphone.

• Experience in service or hospitality is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Remote flexibility.

• Professional training.

• Career advancement.

• Industry perks.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all tour operations, ensuring a high-quality experience for clients.
• Manage and develop a team of tour guides, drivers, and support staff, providing leadership and performance feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including hotels, transportation providers, and activity partners.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Create detailed tour itineraries, operational plans, and pre-trip briefings.
• Monitor tour operations in real-time, proactively addressing any issues or emergencies that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Manage budgets for tour operations, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and solicit customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices for tour execution.
• Manage contingency plans for unexpected events such as weather disruptions or supplier issues.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Contribute to the development of new tour products and experiences.
• Train new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tour operations or travel management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience in managing complex logistics and coordinating multiple service providers.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent understanding of the tourism industry and customer service best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing diverse teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, especially under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in tour operations software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of local attractions and regional travel within Tennessee and surrounding areas is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by operational demands.

• Lead the planning and development of innovative tour itineraries and experiences across various destinations.
• Manage and optimize day-to-day tour operations, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to quality standards.
• Supervise and mentor a team of tour coordinators and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work environment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers, guides, transportation providers, and other key partners worldwide.
• Oversee budget management for tour operations, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols and emergency procedures for all tours.
• Monitor customer feedback and proactively address any issues to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Conduct market research to identify new trends, potential new tour offerings, and competitive advantages.
• Streamline operational processes and implement technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure all tours comply with relevant regulations, permits, and legal requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tour operations management or a similar role within the travel industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex tour operations and delivering high-quality customer experiences.
• Strong understanding of global travel destinations, logistics, and supplier management.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in reservation systems, CRM software, and general office productivity tools.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote setting.
• A passion for travel and creating unique, enriching experiences for clients.

Job Description

Description:

Overview: The Travel & Tour Operations Manager oversees the planning, development, and coordination of domestic and international tours. This role manages the operational logistics, vendor relations, and customer service aspects of the travel programs. The manager ensures that all tour packages are designed, priced, and executed efficiently, meeting the organization’s quality standards and customer satisfaction goals

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Design, organize, and coordinate tour packages for domestic and international destinations.
• Research and evaluate potential destinations, accommodations, attractions, and activities.
• Develop detailed itineraries in collaboration with travel partners and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts with airlines, hotels, ground transportation, and tour operators.
• Oversee the execution of all travel programs, ensuring schedules, logistics, and budgets are met.
• Coordinate with third-party travel companies to deliver seamless tour experiences.
• Manage reservations, bookings, and ticketing for groups and individuals.
• Monitor tour quality and resolve any service issues that may arise.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and pricing structures for tours.
• Monitor expenses and ensure profitability of travel programs.
• Provide exceptional service to travelers before, during, and after tours.
• Respond to inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote tours and increase registrations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel vendors, partners, and clients
• Maintain website with Tour details.
• Supervise staff and contractors assisting with travel logistics.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and travel regulations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred) or 3–5 years of experience in travel, tourism, or event operations management.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic travel logistics.
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage budgets.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with travel booking software, reservation systems, and MS Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.
• Must have a non-expired passport.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Customer service and client-focused mindset.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in international travel contexts.
• Adaptability and problem-solving under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with the general public and co-workers – demonstrating patience, diplomacy, persistence, kindness, and clarity is required.
• Ability to be action oriented, flexible and patient interchangeably and at times simultaneously.
• Requires ability to set priorities among competing responsibilities, using values of importance to the organization, departmental needs, and urgency as some of the criteria.
• Requires ability to provide a high level of service, display positive attitude toward helping others, and maintain a strong customer focus with demonstrated enthusiasm/respect in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Edgar Cayce philosophy.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and maturity – demonstrating adaptability, engagement and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends when required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for periods of time looking at computer screen; manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse.
• Position may involve some domestic and international travel; individual must be up for rigors of plane travel.
• Position requires occasional evening/weekend work and participation outside of defined activities.
• Good physical stamina required; may require movement between buildings, including walking on uneven ground, using staircases in historical buildings without elevators.

Equal employment opportunity for all is an essential philosophy at the A.R.E. and throughout the organization, including Atlantic University, Edgar Cayce Foundation, Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, and the A.R.E. Health Center and Spa. We will evaluate all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, color, veteran status, non-disqualifying disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At A.R.E., we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description outlines the typical functions of the position, and employees with disabilities can perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. We will provide accommodations unless doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of disability.

Company: Venture Travel, LLC dba Taquan Air

Position Title: Tour Manager - Flightseeing Operations

Department: Sales & Services

Reports to: Danny Lockaby

Reporting to you: Customer Service Staff & Bear Tour Guides

Role Summary:

The Tour Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the company's flight seeing tour sales, development, logistics, and operations. This position provides strategic guidance, operations support, and cross-departmental alignment to ensure seamless guest experiences and revenue achievement for flight seeing tours. The Tour Manager works closely with Taquan Air's operation team, the marketing & sales teams, and external partners, including cruise lines, independent sales channels, and community organizations. This position will maintain alignment with company goals and values.

Key Outcomes:

• Direct, train, and schedule customer service staff.
• Coordinate daily tour schedules with flight operations, cruise ship timetables, and independent sales.
• Serve as the primary liaison with cruise line shore excursion staff.
• Monitor customer service standards, ensuring efficient guest check-in, safety briefings, and boarding procedures.
• Respond to operational challenges, including weather-related changes, scheduling conflicts, and customer concerns.
• Track sales, occupancy levels, and guest feedback; prepare reports for management.
• Cross train in flight following and freight procedures.
• Company safety policies, and tourism industry standards.
• Represent the company professionally in all guest and partner interactions.

• Take on additional responsibilities to support the success of the organization and uphold company values and strategic goals.

• Leadership & Team Development: Leads by example, setting high standards for performance, ethics, and collaboration. Coaches team members and foster a high-trust, high-accountability environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Balances detail orientation with big-picture awareness to guide decisions, forecast risk, and support sustainable growth.
• Process Management: Designs, implements, and improves tour operation systems and processes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and support sales and operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Presents tour data and information clearly and concisely for various audiences. Collaborate with executives, department leaders, and external partners to align sales strategies with operational goals.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Demonstrates impeccable ethics, maintains confidentiality, and ensures the organization's financial practices meet the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
• Financial Acumen: Applies sales knowledge to meet financial goals and drive strategic insights.

• Number of new tours and/or value-added additions to existing tours successfully developed and launched.
• Partner satisfaction scores (via feedback and reviews) meet or exceed 90% satisfaction.
• Tour inventory, pricing and allotments are optimized based on market demand.
• All contracts are renewed on time with favorable terms; new partnerships or upsell opportunities are identified annually.
• Onboarding, mentoring and training programs for direct reports are executed with measurable improvements in team performance and retention.
• Independent bookings increase year-over-year through improved branding and outreach.
• Guest satisfaction surveys are consistently 4 stars or better.
• Monthly and seasonal performance reports are delivered on time showing accurate tracking of KPIs.
• Training and onboarding of seasonal staff are completed on schedule and rated effectively by new hires.
• Demonstrates alignment with company values through leadership behaviors and decision-making.
• 100% compliance with internal safety policies and DOT regulations.

• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience in tourism, hospitality, or aviation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with cruise ship excursion operations is preferred.
• Flexible and able to work extended hours during peak season.
• Effectively interact and communicate with peers, managers, and other Department employees.
• Independently manage work and schedule to meet all deadlines and expectations.
• Skilled problem solving, ability to identify solutions, and execute standard relevant processes.
• Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across work segments and departments with diverse personalities and requirements.
• Reliable and timely attendance, flexibility to work early mornings and evenings, or weekend days, when workloads require.
• Recognize opportunities to contribute and collaborate with other areas and departments when individual workloads are light.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and systems such as FareHarbor, Swell, and TakeFlite.
• Conduct oneself with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Mobility across the site.
• Ability to handle stress and pressure created by simultaneous demands.
• Ability to work on-site, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to noise, heat and cold.
• Ability to frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Ability to work with members of the public, requiring appropriate appearance and attire.

• No felony convictions or criminal convictions that would interfere with job responsibilities.
• Minimum 18 years old.