International Travel Consultant

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International Travel Consultant
Zest Rover • Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Full–time


Job description
An International Travel Consultant is a professional who helps individuals, businesses, or organizations plan and book travel arrangements for international trips as well as domestic tour. Their role involves understanding the unique needs of clients and providing personalized travel solutions. This job often requires in-depth knowledge of different countries, cultures, airlines, hotels, regulations, and visa processes. Here are the key aspects of the role:
Key Responsibilities:

Consultation and Planning:
• Meet with clients to discuss their travel preferences, budgets, and needs.
• Provide expert advice on destinations, travel packages, and itineraries.
• Suggest travel options like flights, accommodation, tours, transportation, and activities.

Booking and Reservations:
• Research and book flights, hotels, car rentals, and other travel-related services.
• Make necessary arrangements for visas, travel insurance, and other documents.
• Assist in creating customized itineraries based on the client's requirements.

Providing Travel Advice:
• Offer information on the best time to travel, cultural considerations, and safety tips.
• Keep clients informed about travel restrictions, health regulations, and vaccination requirements.

Customer Service:
• Address client concerns and issues during the planning phase and throughout the trip.
• Provide ongoing support for any travel changes, cancellations, or emergencies.

Up-to-Date Knowledge:
• Stay informed about current travel trends, popular destinations, and global regulations.
• Understand the latest travel technologies, tools, and booking systems.

Sales and Promotions:
• Promote special offers, discounted travel packages, and exclusive deals.
• Meet sales targets by providing exceptional service and upselling additional services or upgrades.

Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, bookings, and transactions.
• Handle payments and invoices, ensuring the smooth processing of bookings.
Skills and Qualifications:

Industry Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of international travel, destinations, airlines, and global travel regulations.

Customer Service:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with diverse clients and handle customer inquiries.

Sales Abilities:
• Persuasive skills for upselling products and services while maintaining client satisfaction.

Attention to Detail:
• Ability to manage complex travel itineraries and ensure that all details are correct.

Language Skills:
• Multilingual abilities are often a plus, as international travel involves working with clients from various countries.

Problem-Solving:
• Ability to handle issues related to bookings, cancellations, or changes in a quick and efficient manner.

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with booking systems, travel agency software, and office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, CRM tools).
Education and Experience:
• A degree in travel, tourism, hospitality, business, or related fields is often preferred but not always required.
• Previous experience in the travel industry, particularly in international travel planning or customer service, is highly valued.

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