Tour Consultant
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | January 24, 2025 |
Category |
Consultancy
Tourism |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Hutland Tours is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.
Key Responsibilities
• Consulting with clients to understand their travel needs, interests, and budget.
• Designing customized itineraries, including flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, for destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Providing expert advice on destinations, visa requirements, travel insurance, and other travel-related information.
• Preparing and presenting travel proposals and quotations.
• Booking reservations and coordinating all travel arrangements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Staying up-to-date on travel trends, destination information, and industry best practices.
• Promoting Hutland Tours’ sustainable travel philosophy.
• Contributing to the development of new tour packages and marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Tour Consultant or in a similar travel industry role.
• Excellent knowledge of travel destinations, particularly in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and/or Europe.
• Strong understanding of sustainable tourism principles and practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to create customized itineraries that meet diverse needs and budgets.
• Proficiency in GDS (Global Distribution Systems) and other travel booking platforms.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; additional language skills are a strong advantage.
• A passion for travel and a commitment to responsible tourism.