Travel Operation Executive - Domestic

Job Description: Domestic Travel Operations Executive

Company: Young Edsplorer Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Noida, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Work From Office

Experience: 2–4 Years

Industry: Travel & Tourism | Educational Travel | Group Travel

About the Role

Young Edsplorer is looking for a Domestic Travel Operations Executive who can independently handle the planning, itinerary curation, costing, budgeting and operational execution of domestic travel programmes.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian destinations, hotels, transportation and activities, along with the ability to create practical, cost-effective and well-structured itineraries for groups and customised travel programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic Itinerary Planning

• Curate detailed domestic travel itineraries based on client requirements, duration, budget and travel objectives.
• Design day-wise itineraries covering destinations, sightseeing, activities, meals, transportation and accommodation.
• Recommend suitable destinations, hotels, experiences and activities based on the group's profile and budget.
• Ensure itineraries are operationally feasible, time-efficient and commercially viable.

Costing & Budgeting

• Prepare accurate tour costing and budgets for domestic programmes.
• Calculate hotel, transportation, meals, activities, sightseeing, guide, entrance fees and other operational costs.
• Prepare package quotations and ensure appropriate margins are maintained.
• Compare vendor rates and negotiate for competitive pricing.
• Revise costing based on changes in group size, itinerary, inclusions or client requirements.

Operations & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with hotels, transporters, activity providers, guides, restaurants and other local vendors.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate rates and confirm services.
• Ensure all bookings and services are aligned with the approved itinerary and budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth execution of confirmed programmes.
• Support pre-departure planning and on-ground operational requirements.

Documentation & Coordination

• Prepare detailed itineraries, costing sheets, quotations and operational documents.
• Maintain accurate records of bookings, vendor confirmations and payment requirements.
• Ensure timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Handle last-minute operational changes and resolve issues effectively.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has 2–4 years of experience in domestic travel operations.
• Has hands-on experience in itinerary designing and tour costing.
• Has strong knowledge of Indian destinations and domestic travel circuits.
• Understands hotel categories, transportation, sightseeing and activity costing.
• Is comfortable working with Excel, costing sheets and budgets.
• Has strong vendor negotiation and coordination skills.
• Can manage multiple itineraries and requirements simultaneously.
• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is detail-oriented, commercially aware and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Background

Candidates from the following backgrounds will be preferred:

• Domestic Tour Operators
• Travel Agencies
• DMCs
• Educational/Student Travel Companies
• Group Travel Companies
• MICE & Corporate Travel
• Leisure Travel
• Destination Management Companies

Experience in group travel or educational travel will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

Domestic Travel Operations | Itinerary Curation | Tour Costing | Budgeting | Vendor Management | Hotel Contracting | Transportation | Negotiation | Group Travel | Destination Knowledge | Quotation Preparation | Excel | Operations Coordination

What You'll Own

The selected candidate will be responsible for taking a domestic travel requirement from concept → itinerary → costing → quotation → vendor coordination → operational planning, ensuring that the final programme is both client-friendly and commercially viable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:

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Subject: Application – Domestic Travel Operations Executive | Noida

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