Travel Planner (for Private Family)
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Plan, book, and manage all family travel, including flights, private jet charters, accommodations, and ground transportation. Coordinate itineraries for multiple family members, liaise with private aviation companies and luxury hotels, and handle visa applications and travel documentation. Arrange travel insurance, manage last-minute changes and emergencies, and research destinations tailored to family preferences. Maintain strict confidentiality, manage travel budgets, and coordinate with household staff and security. Be available for occasional travel and work outside standard business hours. This role requires discretion, flexibility, and the ability to anticipate needs while coordinating complex, high-standard arrangements across multiple destinations.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a travel planner, personal assistant, or in a similar role supporting UHNW/private families
- Strong network of contacts in luxury travel, private aviation, and hospitality
- Exceptional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, often changing, priorities
- Strong communication skills and a calm, professional manner under pressure
- Availability outside standard business hours, including evenings/weekends, as travel needs arise
- Valid driver's license (if local coordination is required)
- Fluency in English
Desired Qualifications
- Additional languages (Arabic, French, etc.)
- Background in luxury travel agencies, private aviation, or hospitality management
- Existing relationships with luxury hotel groups, private jet operators, and concierge networks
- Experience working within a family office or private household setting
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