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Travel Consultant

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, uae with 9 recent postings.

GCC postings
9
Active markets
3
Typical experience
3+ years
Key responsibilities
  • 01Handle domestic and international air ticket reservations, reissues, and cancellations.
  • 02Coordinate with airlines to secure best fares and routes.
  • 03Provide accurate information on flight schedules, fare rules, and travel
  • 04Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
  • 05Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
  • 06Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
  • 07Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
  • 08Record and maintain information on clients, vendors, and travel packages.
  • 09Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer or telephone.
  • 10Print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier.
  • 11Provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations.
Required qualifications
  • — Ensure timely issuance of tickets and maintain high standards of customer service. Skills Ideal Skill Sets:
  • — Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with an IATA Travel Agency.
  • — Sound knowledge of fare construction, reissues and refunds.
  • — GDS experience required
  • — Amadeus/Galileo.
  • — Hands on experience on NDC systems.
  • — IATA Certification.
  • — Excellent attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Required skills

excelcommunicationcustomer serviceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical Thinking

Tools & technologies

excelApollo Reservation SystemColibripms Software ColibriDataSwellGalor Travel BoosterGlobal distribution system GDS softwareGlobekey AgentkeyIllusions Online Illusions OnDemandIMS Travel Agent Reservation Software SystemIntuit QuickBooksMGHworld Travel AgentsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Hiring companies we see

  • Dicetek LLC
  • Bh
  • Archers Global LLC FZ
  • APPROVED TRAVELING
  • Bavas Tours and Travels
  • AIRSPACE TOURISM LLC
  • Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA)
  • Imperial Group

Hired across

  • kuwait
  • qatar
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Travel Consultant do in the GCC?

    A Travel Consultant in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, communication, customer service, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Travel Consultant?

    Typically a Professional Certification is required, with 3+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Travel Consultant in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Travel Consultant role?

    Key skills include excel, communication, customer service, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Travel Consultant in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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