Senior Tour Planner

Overview

The chosen applicant will be in charge of making travel arrangements, creating and designing itineraries for both business and pleasure tours, and providing guidance on sightseeing.

Responsibilities

• To assist clients, create and develop trip itineraries for both business and pleasure. • Create engaging tour programs and adjust schedules to suit the specific needs of your customers. • Update travel guides with relevant data gleaned from review research. • Should be aware of evolving patterns in regards to travel advisories and the cost of entering tourist attractions. • Cultivate and preserve commercial ties with vendors, such as lodging facilities, airlines, ground transportation, and MICE venues. • Take proactive measures to address unanticipated issues and grievances in order to decide on the best course of action. • Assemble and give management a competitive, helpful analysis. • Create an affordable trip package that fits the demands and spending limits of your consumers. • Make sure all requirements for vaccinations, visas, and safe travel are met. • Retain client confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in geography or a closely related subject is required. • Five years or more of work experience in a related profession. • Experience working for a reputable travel agency as a tour guide or advisor. • Have excellent verbal and writing communication skills, and be able to interact politely and effectively with consumers. • Must be able to provide recommendations that are appropriate for specific client needs. • Must have strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic alliances and corporate ties. • Proficiency with computers, including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as writing applications. • Capacity to operate under pressure while keeping a professional manner, including meeting deadlines and timeframes. • Proficiency in communication, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation. • Outstanding improvisational, time-management, and organizing abilities. • Outstanding familiarity with computer-based reservation systems and electronic travel. • Have experience with several types of travel (business, leisure, international, and domestic). • Possess a solid understanding of geography and be familiar with Ghana and its neighbors, Togo, Benin, and Cote d’Ivoire.