[Hiring] Travel Research & Itinerary Specialist @Blyss Journeys

Role Description

The Remote Travel Research & Itinerary Specialist helps transform broad ideas into organized and practical vacation options. This role combines destination research, itinerary development, logistics coordination, and careful recordkeeping.

If you enjoy researching unfamiliar places, comparing details, and creating order from a large amount of information, this may be a strong fit for you.

A Typical Assignment

• Begin with a client profile that includes travel dates, an approximate budget, preferred activities, and accommodation needs.
• Investigate possibilities and identify options that closely match those requirements.
• Compare resort amenities, examine cruise itineraries, calculate travel time between locations, review transportation choices, locate suitable activities, or organize a multi-day sightseeing plan.
• Ensure findings are accurate, relevant, and easy to understand.

Core Duties

• Conduct detailed destination, accommodation, cruise, and activity research.
• Evaluate options according to client preferences, budgets, and logistics.
• Create organized destination summaries and itinerary outlines.
• Build realistic daily schedules with appropriate travel time.
• Confirm operating hours, locations, availability, and reservation requirements.
• Review supplier policies, inclusions, restrictions, and deadlines.
• Assist with entering and checking reservation information.
• Prepare confirmations, itinerary materials, and client reminders.
• Maintain accurate research notes and confidential client records.
• Monitor destination advisories, supplier updates, and industry developments.
• Complete training and participate in continued professional education.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must reside in the United States or Mexico.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities are required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written communication and professional correspondence skills.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, online research tools, and digital platforms.
• Able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently.
• Genuine interest in geography, destinations, and vacation planning.
• Previous experience in administration, research, logistics, hospitality, or customer service is beneficial but not required.

Training and Resources

Training includes destination research, supplier systems, itinerary development, reservation procedures, and client communication. Flexible scheduling allows individuals to develop the opportunity around many existing responsibilities.