Executive Travel Advisor (Luxury & Corporate Travel)

Executive Travel Advisor (Luxury & Corporate Travel)

Streamwood IL

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Executive Travel Advisor to deliver white-glove end-to-end travel planning for executive business and personal travel. This role goes far beyond standard vacation bookingyou will serve as a trusted advisor managing complex itineraries international travel logistics and time-sensitive changes with precision and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and manage complex domestic and international travel itineraries (air hotel ground private charters experiences)

- Provide high-touch concierge-level service for executive and VIP travelers

- Handle last-minute changes cancellations and disruptions with speed and accuracy

- Book and ticket airfare across multiple carriers including complex international routes

- Maintain strong relationships with airlines hotels and luxury travel partners

- Ensure compliance with travel policies visa requirements and global entry regulations

- Monitor travel in real-time and proactively resolve issues before they impact the client

- Deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising experience or efficiency

- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

- Optimize client travel value by managing and maximizing airline miles hotel loyalty programs credit card rewards and upgrade opportunities

Required Qualifications:

- 5 years of experience in corporate luxury or executive travel planning

- Advanced knowledge of global airline ticketing fare rules and routing

- Experience with GDS systems (e.g. Sabre Amadeus or Apollo)

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage high-pressure situations

- Strong communication and client relationship management skills

- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority requests simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

- ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)

- The Travel Institute Certifications: * CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) * CTIE (Certified Travel Industry Executive) * CTA (Certified Travel Associate less advanced)

- ARC Accreditation or ARC Verified Travel Consultant (VTC)

- IATA Accreditation

Additional Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):

- ASTA Membership

- IATAN / IATA ID card affiliation

- Destination or supplier specialist certifications

- Luxury consortia experience (e.g. Virtuoso)