Travel Destination Expert

Company : Escapades by Huntington d/b/a MyEscapades

Location : Hybrid, Toronto Ontario – In office 3-days-a-week

Term : Full-Time Employment

Email Resume to: hr.partner@huntingtontravel.com

About the Company:

MyEscapades, the B2B Leisure Tour Operator brand within Huntington Travel Group Inc, is dedicated to providing clients with customized, one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Our formidable niche is in creating unique tour products tailored to individual style of travel that embrace fascinating cultures and lifestyles around the world.

Job Overview

As Travel Destination Expert, you will add value through thoughtful selection in organizing and presenting tailormade arrangements to the exact standards as required by purpose-driven travellers, seeking fascinating and memorable experiences. You display in-depth knowledge of existing tourism infrastructures in Africa and Southeast Asia and are capable of independently creating itineraries of various styles and budgets, fulfilling the growing demand for aspirational, responsible and diverse travel. Working alongside your team members and suppliers, you can confidently navigate client expectations, build strong supplier partnerships and offer credible and impactful custom-tailored touring options.

Job requirements

Demonstrate strong communications and interpersonal skills
Possess client-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning safaris and holidays to Africa and
Southeast Asia
Ability to independently design itineraries to required standards and budgets that align
with client’s preferences
Effectively liaise with destination-based suppliers securing best-suited accommodation
and services
Prioritize client satisfaction from initial contact to post-trip follow up •
Possess proficiency with Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint
Demonstrate strong presentation and public-speaking skills
Working with Finance department on a regular basis to effectively reconcile payables
and receivables
TICO certified
Must have flexibility to travel as needed

Benefits of working with us!

No waiting period to participate in our Group Health Benefits program that includes Extended Health and Medical
Company paid time off including vacation and sick days
Group Registered Savings Plan participation after successfully completing three months of employment with the Company
Pre-approved expenses paid by the Company
Career growth opportunities
The energy and excitement of working for a fast-scaling travel company.

Escapades by Huntington values diversity in the workplace and is committed to fostering employment equity by encouraging applications from the following designated groups: women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities Escapades by Huntington will work to accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to please make your accommodation known to us so that we can work together to adequately meet your needs.

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Travel Destination Expert