Travel Planning Specialist

Position Overview:

Now Hiring Travel Planning Specialist — Custom & Group Programs

Salary: Base Salary $65K – $70K • Offers Bonus
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Company: Project Expedition

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Travel Perks & Benefits

• Annual company bonus (up to $3,000 based on company targets)
• 15 days PTO (increases to 20 days after 2 years)
• $9,000 company healthcare contribution
• 401(k) plan
• $500 annual work-from-home stipend
• $250 annual training budget
• TSA PreCheck reimbursement
• $750 annual Project Expedition tour credits
• Employee discounts on thousands of tours and activities

Help Design Unforgettable Travel Experiences

Do you love travel, solving complex requests, and creating incredible itineraries? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Project Expedition, a fast-growing travel startup, is looking for a Travel Planning Specialist to join our Custom & Groups team. In this role, you’ll design personalized travel experiences for travel advisors and their clients—ranging from private tours to multi-day group programs around the world.

You’ll collaborate with global tour operators, craft tailored proposals, and ensure every detail comes together to create seamless travel experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and love bringing unique trips to life, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

✈️ Design & Plan Travel Experiences

• Create custom itineraries and quotes for travel advisors and their clients
• Develop tailored proposals for private travelers, leisure groups, and corporate programs
• Recommend unique activities and experiences to elevate each trip

Coordinate With Global Partners

• Collaborate with tour operators worldwide to design and deliver custom programs
• Coordinate schedules, capacity, pricing, and logistics with vendors
• Maintain and update tour content, operational details, and pricing

Support Advisors & Travelers

• Provide timely and professional support to travel advisors and group leaders
• Manage requests ranging from single tours to complex multi-day itineraries
• Resolve issues quickly to ensure smooth travel experiences

Keep Programs Running Smoothly

• Track deadlines, penalties, costs, and agreements
• Communicate itinerary updates and changes to advisors and partners
• Review guest feedback and share insights to improve future programs

What We’re Looking For

✔ 3–4 years of experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality
✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills
✔ Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
✔ Able to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously
✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented
✔ A team player who can also work independently
✔ Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
✔ Experience with group programs, custom itineraries, or travel planning
✔ Familiarity with booking or reservation platfor

Additional Details

• This is a fully remote role for U.S.-based employees.
• At this time, we are unable to hire candidates residing in California or New York.
• While remote, this role is not suitable for digital nomads. Employees must be based in the U.S., with limited approved remote work from other destinations.

Join a Company That’s Going Places

Project Expedition is growing quickly, and this role will evolve as we scale. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a fast-growing company while shaping your own career path.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, solving travel challenges, and creating unforgettable experiences for travelers around the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us design the next great adventure. ✈️

Pay Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.