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How much do destination travel jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for destination travel in the United States is $22.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a destination travel?

A Destination Travel job typically involves planning, coordinating, and managing travel experiences to specific locations for individuals or groups. Professionals in this field may work as travel agents, tour operators, or coordinators, ensuring clients have seamless and enjoyable experiences. Responsibilities can include booking accommodations, arranging transportation, creating itineraries, and providing travel guidance. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as knowledge of popular destinations and travel trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in destination travel, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Destination Travel Specialist role, you need comprehensive knowledge of global destinations, itinerary planning, and client consultation, often supported by experience in the travel industry or a relevant certification such as Certified Travel Associate (CTA). Familiarity with travel booking software, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and global distribution systems (GDS) like Sabre or Amadeus is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help professionals navigate client needs and unforeseen travel issues. These competencies ensure clients receive seamless, personalized travel experiences and build lasting customer satisfaction.

What are the main challenges faced by destination travel specialists, and how do they overcome them?

Destination Travel Specialists often face challenges such as last-minute client changes, travel disruptions, and the need to stay updated on ever-changing travel regulations. They overcome these hurdles by maintaining strong organizational skills, being proactive in communication with clients and suppliers, and leveraging industry relationships for timely solutions. Successful specialists stay informed with ongoing industry education and use advanced booking and management platforms to streamline their work. Adaptability, quick problem-solving, and resilience are key to turning potential obstacles into positive client experiences.

What jobs will pay you to travel?

Jobs that pay you to travel include flight attendants, travel writers, tour guides, cruise ship staff, and international consultants. These roles often require strong communication skills, flexibility, and sometimes specific certifications or language abilities, and they involve working in different locations or traveling frequently as part of the job.
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Infographic showing various Destination Travel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,920 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Leisure Travel Consultant

Black Diamond Group

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end leisure travel planning and booking services, including air, hotel, cruise, rail, car rental, travel insurance, tours, and destination experiences.

  • Consult with clients to understand their travel preferences, budgets, and vacation goals and recommend personalized travel solutions.

  • Manage all aspects of reservations, ticketing, itinerary changes, cancellations, exchanges, and refunds.


Job description

Leisure Travel Advisor III
Scottsdale, AZ
About the Role
We're excited to share that Spencer Corporate Travel, a LodgeLink company, is preparing for a launch in North America.
We are hiring for an experienced Leisure Travel Consultant based out of our US Head Office in Scottsdale, Arizona. This role is ideal for an experienced travel professional who is passionate about creating exceptional travel experiences and delivering outstanding client service.
The Leisure Travel Consultant is responsible for providing end-to-end travel planning and booking services for leisure travelers, including individuals, families, groups, and executive and VIP clients seeking premium travel experiences. This role combines personalized vacation planning with luxury travel consulting, requiring a strong understanding of global destinations, travel products, and white-glove client service.
The ideal candidate is customer-focused, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are known for your attention to detail, ability to anticipate client needs, and commitment to creating seamless travel experiences. You take pride in building lasting client relationships and delivering exceptional service before, during, and after every trip.
Responsibilities
  • Provide end-to-end leisure travel planning and booking services, including air, hotel, cruise, rail, car rental, travel insurance, tours, and destination experiences.
  • Consult with clients to understand their travel preferences, budgets, and vacation goals and recommend personalized travel solutions.
  • Design customized domestic and international vacation itineraries for individuals, families, groups, executives, and VIP travelers.
  • Provide luxury leisure travel consulting, including premium air travel, luxury accommodations, cruises, private tours, destination experiences, and concierge-style services.
  • Deliver white-glove service to executive and VIP clients, anticipating needs and creating highly personalized travel experiences.
  • Manage all aspects of reservations, ticketing, itinerary changes, cancellations, exchanges, and refunds.
  • Proactively support clients before, during, and after travel to ensure a seamless travel experience and high level of traveler satisfaction.
  • Provide guidance on travel requirements including passports, visas, health advisories, travel documentation, and destination-specific requirements.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of leisure destinations, travel products, supplier promotions, industry trends, and luxury travel offerings.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
  • Coordinate complex, high-value travel arrangements with a focus on attention to detail, service excellence, and discretion.
  • Manage urgent itinerary changes, travel disruptions, and last-minute requests with professionalism and confidence.
  • Ensure accuracy of all bookings, documentation, and travel arrangements while adhering to company quality standards.
  • Collaborate as a proactive member of the team in developing process standardization, service enhancements, operational efficiencies, and technology improvements in support of company goals.
  • Handle confidential client information with the utmost discretion and professionalism at all times.
  • Willingness and ability to provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as required to meet client service expectations.
  • Availability to support urgent travel disruptions and time-sensitive changes outside standard business hours.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in leisure travel consulting, travel agency operations, or luxury travel services.
  • Proficiency with the Sabre GDS system, Client Base (or similar CRM).
  • Strong knowledge of domestic and international leisure destinations and travel products.
  • Experience booking cruises, all-inclusive resorts, luxury accommodations, guided tours, rail travel, and customized vacation packages.
  • Experience planning luxury leisure travel, premium air travel, bespoke itineraries (working with DMC's and FIT), or VIP travel experiences is considered a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives, high-net-worth, and VIP clientele.
  • Strong understanding of travel documentation requirements, international travel regulations, and supplier policies.
  • Excellent customer service, sales, and relationship-building skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and resolve travel disruptions with confidence.
  • Highly proactive and self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.

Performance Metrics (KPIs) and Service Standards (SLAs)
  • Meet or exceed established sales, revenue, and booking targets.
  • Maintain high client satisfaction scores and service quality ratings.
  • Achieve booking accuracy and quality control compliance standards.
  • Meet service level expectations for response times, turnaround times, and issue resolution.
  • Drive repeat business and client retention through exceptional service delivery.
  • Demonstrate strong product knowledge and supplier partner engagement.
  • Consistently deliver premium service experiences for leisure, executive, and VIP clients.

Professional Traits
  • Passionate about travel and creating memorable experiences.
  • Client-focused, personable, and service-oriented.
  • Committed to delivering a premium, white-glove travel experience.
  • Comfortable supporting discerning executive and VIP travelers with professionalism and discretion.
  • Proactive, organized, and adaptable.
  • Strong problem-solver with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
  • Relationship-driven with a consultative approach to travel planning.
  • Motivated by client satisfaction, service excellence, and sales success.

About Spencer Corporate Travel
Spencer Corporate Travel, a LodgeLink company, was founded in 1998 and, in its more than 25 years of experience, has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional and tailored corporate travel solutions across Australia and internationally.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, bespoke travel services backed by a dedicated team of experts who genuinely care about each client's needs.
At Spencer Corporate Travel, we're committed to excellence and consistently go above and beyond for our clients. We're proud to have received numerous industry awards, including being the first corporate agency inducted into the National Travel Industry Awards Hall of Fame for our service to the corporate travel sector.
Transparency and honesty are core to who we are. You can trust that every journey will be handled with care, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience, every time.
Total Rewards | Caring for our team is a priority, and we're pleased to provide these benefits:
  • Building a diverse and inclusive team, supporting career growth and development.
  • Competitive compensation package, including short and long-term incentives.
  • Share Appreciation Rights program for salaried employees.
  • Paid vacation days and sick days.
  • An employee charitable donation program.
  • Hotel and travel discounts.
  • Comprehensive options for benefits, with cost-sharing between the company and the employee. 401K Matching program.

About LodgeLink
LodgeLink, a Black Diamond Group company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is more than just a digital marketplace and ecosystem for crew travel; we're a caring tech company on a mission to transform workforce travel. Our digital platform is the key to unlocking seamless solutions for finding, booking, and managing crew travel and accommodation needs. Powered by a growing network of hotel and lodge partners, we address the unique challenges of crew travel, applying technology to streamline the entire process from booking to management, payments, and cost reporting. At LodgeLink, we're not just saving our customers time and money; we're changing the future of workforce (crew) travel - for the better.
United by our vision to be THE ecosystem for workforce travel, our values reflect our commitment to collaboration, agility, dependability, inventiveness, and audacity. As a diverse and inclusive team, we come together, sharing ideas, building disruptive technology, and tackling complex problems. Our relentless pursuit to deliver value and superior customer experiences is inspired by a collective passion to 'Create A Better Way' for all.
At LodgeLink, we're seeking exceptional team players with an entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to our rapid growth. If you crave a career, not just a job, we could be the perfect fit.
LodgeLink is a Black Diamond Group company. Learn more: www.lodgelink.com
Black Diamond Group is a publicly traded company with 20 years of experience in modular space and workforce solutions, and operations across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Learn more: www.blackdiamondgroup.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Black Diamond Group is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.
Company: Spencer Corporate Travel