Private Travel Planner (VIP Family)

Please note: Candidates whose experience is limited to ticketing, flight reservations, or working as a travel consultant in a retail travel agency are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

• Must have personally traveled to at least 30 different international destinations across multiple countries.

A private Emirati family is seeking an experienced, well-traveled, and highly organized Private Travel Planner to curate exceptional travel experiences worldwide.

This is not a travel agency or ticketing role. We are looking for someone with extensive personal travel experience who understands destinations from first-hand knowledge and can create unique, seamless, and luxurious travel experiences tailored to the family's preferences.

The ideal candidate is passionate about travel, has visited a wide range of international destinations, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and can independently manage every aspect of travel planning with discretion and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Design and manage end-to-end travel experiences for family members, from concept to completion.
• Create personalized travel itineraries based on the family's interests, travel style, and objectives.
• Recommend destinations, hotels, villas, resorts, restaurants, attractions, and exclusive experiences based on first-hand knowledge and thorough research.
• Coordinate flights (commercial and private when required), accommodation, airport transfers, yacht charters, chauffeurs, guides, and VIP services.
• Arrange visas, travel insurance, permits, and all required travel documentation.
• Prepare detailed travel books containing itineraries, reservations, emergency contacts, maps, restaurant recommendations, and daily schedules.
• Continuously research new luxury destinations, hidden gems, seasonal experiences, and family-friendly activities worldwide.
• Monitor travel advisories, weather conditions, local events, and destination-specific requirements.
• Manage last-minute itinerary changes and resolve travel issues promptly.
• Build strong relationships with luxury hotels, concierge teams, airlines, destination management companies, and premium service providers.
• Coordinate with the family's Personal Assistant and Household Manager to ensure seamless travel logistics.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all travel arrangements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Must have personally traveled to at least 30 different international destinations across multiple countries.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury travel planning, executive travel coordination, family office support, concierge services, or lifestyle management.
• Experience planning complex international itineraries involving multiple destinations.
• Strong knowledge of luxury hotels, premium airlines, cruise lines, exclusive resorts, and global tourist destinations.
• Excellent knowledge of visa requirements and international travel regulations.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are highly preferred

• Private Family Office
• VIP or UHNW families
• Executive Office
• Luxury Concierge Services
• Lifestyle Management Companies
• Luxury Hospitality
• Personal Assistant supporting frequent international travel

Please note: Candidates whose experience is limited to ticketing, flight reservations, or working as a travel consultant in a retail travel agency are unlikely to be suitable for this position.