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Virtual Assistant Travel Concierge

RemoteSouth Africa only
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Full-time
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No BS summary

Travel Concierge needed to craft seamless travel experiences using AI tools. Must be passionate about client service, detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written English. Role involves researching hotels, coordinating logistics, and communicating with travelers via WhatsApp.

Core skills

travel researchclient servicelogistics coordination

Required skills

written EnglishSlackWhatsAppGoogle SheetsGoogle Docs

Optional skills

hospitalitytravelconcierge servicesAI toolsChatGPTtravel research assistantsairlinesloyalty programs

Required languages

English

What you'll do

  • Chat with travelers via WhatsApp to understand their preferences and deliver personalized recommendations
  • Respond quickly and thoughtfully to incoming inquiries with initial responses landing within 10 to 20 minutes during your shift
  • Handle special requests and ensure smooth communication between clients and hotels or vendors
  • Maintain a calm, professional, and reassuring tone even when plans change at the last minute
  • Research and recommend hotels, restaurants, and attractions using AI tools and reliable online sources
  • Verify every detail including location, timing, currency, and amenities before confirming bookings
  • Coordinate hotel reservations, car rentals, and travel logistics across multiple booking platforms
  • Write and curate destination guides and travel recommendations that blend editorial polish with practical, on-the-ground insight
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to highlight exceptional hotels and destinations for social content
  • Stay current on travel trends, new openings, and hidden gems worth knowing about
  • Think fast and find creative solutions when plans shift due to flight delays, cancellations, or unexpected changes
  • Communicate clearly and calmly under pressure to maintain client confidence and satisfaction

What they require

  • Empathetic and client-obsessed: you treat every traveler like a VIP
  • Detail-oriented and reliable: you catch mistakes others miss before they become problems
  • Exceptional written English: you write with clarity, warmth, and professionalism
  • A self-starter: you love learning, exploring, and improving processes without being asked
  • Tech-savvy: comfortable using Slack, WhatsApp, Google Sheets and Docs, and booking platforms
  • Fast but thoughtful: you balance responsiveness with high-quality work
  • Curious and well-informed: you research effectively, verify information, and stay ahead of travel trends
  • Your updated resume highlighting any customer service or travel-related experience
  • A short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself and sharing why you are passionate about travel and client service
  • A short writing sample such as an email, WhatsApp message, or short paragraph showing your conversational tone
  • Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be moved to the next step of the hiring process.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
  • Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
  • 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive
  • Work in the luxury travel and hospitality space with access to premium brands and destinations
  • Use cutting-edge AI tools to enhance research and elevate the client experience

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