Elite HR Consultancy is seeking a Student Travel & Tour Specialist to design, plan, and manage immersive educational travel experiences for students. The role focuses on blending culture, service-learning, and academic enrichment, ensuring safe, engaging, and transformative tours.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with schools to understand educational, cultural, and service-learning goals.

• Design comprehensive travel packages including flights, visas, accommodations, meals, and itineraries.

• Develop immersive itineraries incorporating education, leadership, culture, and service.

• Prepare cost proposals and detailed itineraries for internal teams.

• Source, onboard, and manage travel vendors, ensuring compliance with safety and child safeguarding protocols.

• Negotiate agreements with airlines, accommodations, and tour operators.

• Oversee all trip logistics from pre-departure planning to on-site coordination.

• Provide 24/7 support during live trips to ensure safety and seamless delivery.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align trips with educational goals and support marketing initiatives.

• Conduct orientation and briefing sessions for school leaders, parents, and students.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Travel Management, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing student or group travel programs.

• Proven expertise in designing and managing international educational travel experiences.

• Strong knowledge of global destinations, visa processes, airline networks, and lodging systems.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

• Vendor management, negotiation, and budget management skills.

• Understanding of student safety, risk assessment, and child protection protocols.

• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility for international travel.

• English proficiency required; Arabic skills a plus.

Salary: Up to AED 8,000