Remote Travel Research & Itinerary Specialist

The Remote Travel Research & Itinerary Specialist helps transform those broad ideas into organized and practical vacation options. This role combines destination research, itinerary development, logistics coordination, and careful recordkeeping.

If you enjoy researching unfamiliar places, comparing details, and creating order from a large amount of information, this may be a strong fit for you.

A Typical Assignment

You may begin with a client profile that includes travel dates, an approximate budget, preferred activities, and accommodation needs. Your job is to investigate the possibilities and identify options that closely match those requirements.

You could compare resort amenities, examine cruise itineraries, calculate travel time between locations, review transportation choices, locate suitable activities, or organize a multi-day sightseeing plan. Your findings must be accurate, relevant, and easy to understand.

Core Duties

• Conduct detailed destination, accommodation, cruise, and activity research.
• Evaluate options according to client preferences, budgets, and logistics.
• Create organized destination summaries and itinerary outlines.
• Build realistic daily schedules with appropriate travel time.
• Confirm operating hours, locations, availability, and reservation requirements.
• Review supplier policies, inclusions, restrictions, and deadlines.
• Assist with entering and checking reservation information.
• Prepare confirmations, itinerary materials, and client reminders.
• Maintain accurate research notes and confidential client records.
• Monitor destination advisories, supplier updates, and industry developments.
• Complete training and participate in continued professional education.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must reside in the United States or Mexico.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities are required.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written communication and professional correspondence skills are required.
• Applicants must be comfortable using spreadsheets, online research tools, and digital platforms.
• Applicants must be able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Applicants must be capable of working independently.
• A genuine interest in geography, destinations, and vacation planning is required.
• Previous experience in administration, research, logistics, hospitality, or customer service is beneficial but not required.

Training and Resources

Training includes destination research, supplier systems, itinerary development, reservation procedures, and client communication. Flexible scheduling allows individuals to develop the opportunity around many existing responsibilities.