This week, we’ve highlight roles in communications, advertising, sales, and a few new BDM openings from across the travel industry, a perfect entry to the world of travel sales for those new to the industry. There’s also a new M&A opening, a role we don’t get to share too often, with Lindblad.
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Director of Air Service & Operations | Globus Family of Brands
- Location: US (Hybrid / travel and in-office presence required) | Comp: $120,000 - $130,000/yr
- Benefits: Generous benefit package including travel perks and a retirement savings plan.
- The Mission: Oversee worldwide airline contracting, ticketing, and air reservation support operations to secure competitive pricing and maximize air margins for all tour and cruise brands. This role leads carrier contract negotiations, manages GDS agreements, collaborates with land operations to align air-inclusive itineraries, and oversees group inventory while driving technology and KPI tracking. Requires 5–10 years of airline industry experience, including 3–5 years in senior management and 5+ years in air carrier contracting and pricing models.
- Apply Directly via: Globus Family of Brands Careers Portal (Requisition ID: 1793)
Director of Communications | Auberge Collection (The Friedkin Group)
- Location: Hybrid, New York, NY (Periodic travel to Bethesda, MD, and properties required) | Comp: $150,000 - $170,000/yr
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) employer match; employer-paid life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; and a team member hotel stay program.
- The Mission: Lead the global integrated communications, public relations, and internal messaging strategy to elevate brand narrative, reputation, and commercial demand among ultra-high-net-worth audiences. This management role oversees global PR agency partnerships, drives influencer marketing, steers crisis communications, and supports properties with PR toolkits while collaborating cross-functionally with executive leadership. Requires 10+ years of experience leading PR and brand strategy for a luxury brand, strong top-tier media connections, and a background in data-informed luxury marketing.
- Apply Directly via: Auberge Collection Careers Portal
Senior Manager Advertising & Marketing | JetBlue Airways
- Location: On-site, Long Island City, NY | Comp: $141,000 - $211,000/yr (plus bonus and RSU potential)
- Benefits: Free standby travel on JetBlue, 401(k) with company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, medical/healthcare benefits, short- and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
- The Mission: Lead the strategy, development, and execution of global brand advertising and marketing campaigns across all networks. This role oversees a team managing product, network, and co-brand credit card marketing, directs creative agency relationships, and manages the advertising budget while aligning output with JetBlue's commercial goals. Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), 6+ years of national brand marketing or advertising experience, and a track record of leading large-scale, omni-channel campaigns.
- Apply Directly via: JetBlue Careers Portal (Req ID: 58351)
Director, Corporate Development & M&A | Lindblad Expeditions
- Location: Hybrid, New York, NY | Comp: $150,000 - $175,000/yr (plus 15% bonus and 5% equity)
- Benefits: Employee and family travel perks, Voyage of Discovery guest trips, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, pre-tax commuter benefits, parental leave, up to 15 days of vacation, and pet insurance discounts.
- The Mission: Lead the end-to-end M&A process, deal sourcing, and corporate development pipeline to expand Lindblad’s portfolio of experiential travel businesses. This role directs cross-functional diligence teams, builds valuation models, coordinates external financial and legal advisors, and drafts executive and Board investment memos, while guiding post-merger integration and synergy capture. Requires 8–12+ years of progressive M&A experience (in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity), advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a proven track record of closing complex transactions; an MBA is strongly preferred.
- Apply Directly via: Lindblad Expeditions Careers Portal
Director of Agency Management | Fora
- Location: On-site, New York, NY (LA also considered) | Comp: $180,000 - $225,000/yr (plus performance bonus and equity)
- Benefits: Health insurance (with a fully covered option), dental, vision, stock options, 401(k) with company match, Wellhub memberships, commuter benefits, supplemental life insurance, and unlimited vacation.
- The Mission: Launch and scale an entirely new agency line of business from the ground up, starting with onboarding strategy, tool adoption, and account management for incoming agencies. Over time, this entrepreneurial role transitions into global agency portfolio leadership with full P&L accountability, supervising agency General Managers and expanding high-growth travel advisor teams. Requires deep experience in the travel or host-agency sector, a proven track record of P&L ownership, and strong leadership skills to build repeatable operations in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment; an MBA and an existing travel industry network are strongly preferred.
- Apply Directly via: Fora Careers Portal
Business Development Manager Midwest | HX Expeditions
- Location: Remote (Must reside in the Midwest territory) | Comp: $90,000 - $95,000/yr (plus Sales Incentive Plan)
- Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with 4% match; 3 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 9 personal days; familiarization (FAM) trips; and Employee Assistance Program.
- The Mission: Maintain and expand travel advisor networks, wholesalers, and group accounts across the Midwest region to drive revenue for sustainable expedition cruises. This field-sales role focuses on executing daily territory calls, conducting product presentations, attending trade shows, managing co-op planning, and providing competitive market intelligence to regional directors. Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of sales or account management experience (travel industry preferred), a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel extensively.
- Apply Directly via: HX Expeditions Careers Portal
Business Development Manager, Travel Agency Sales South Florida | Globus Family of Brands
- Location: Remote (Must reside in Florida; covers West Coast and South Florida territory) | Comp: $68,000 - $81,000/yr
- Benefits: Generous benefit package including travel benefits and a retirement savings plan.
- The Mission: Generate and increase leisure sales across West Coast and South Florida by managing agency accounts and cultivating travel advisor relationships. Supported by inside sales and marketing, this field role executes territory business plans, conducts product trainings, hosts webinars, and represents Globus, Cosmos, and Avalon Waterways at multi-supplier and consumer travel shows. Requires an associate degree (or equivalent experience), up to 60% regional travel (including evenings/weekends), strong presentation skills, and a solid understanding of leisure travel products and CRM tools.
- Apply Directly via: Globus Family of Brands Careers Portal (Requisition ID: 1796)
Business Development Manager | Intrepid Travel
- Location: Remote (Greater New York City / Boston area, or Los Angeles, CA | Regular territory travel required) | Comp: $72,000 - $78,000/yr (plus commission)
- Benefits: Four weeks of paid vacation, five extra days of leave for Intrepid trips, one free Intrepid trip annually (plus family/friend discounts), 10+ weeks of paid parental leave, 20 hours of volunteer leave, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- The Mission: Accelerate B2B sales growth and expand brand presence by developing strategic travel partner relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and managing agency accounts. This field-sales role focuses on delivering product presentations, executing territory engagement plans, and maximizing market share for a certified B Corp. Requires 2+ years of sales experience (outside sales, account management, or business development), 2+ years of travel industry experience, a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle, and strong public speaking skills.
- Apply Directly via: Intrepid Travel Careers Portal (Requisition ID: 3545 | Closes July 14, 2026)
Senior Manager / Director of Marketing | OLA Vacations
- Location: On-site, Fort Worth, FL | Comp: Salary Not Listed
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation and holidays; employee travel industry discounts; and professional development opportunities.
- The Mission: Lead the global marketing team across the US and Asia to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for the AI-powered online travel agency. This role serves as the executive owner of the enterprise Salesforce CRM roadmap, directs multi-channel digital campaigns (SEO/SEM, paid media, and email), and partners with internal AI teams to deploy predictive personalization tools. Requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of marketing leadership experience managing a $10M+ budget, and 3+ years each in enterprise Salesforce CRM management and cruise industry marketing.
- Apply Directly via: OLA Vacations LinkedIn Easy Apply
Business Development Director – Leisure Channels | BermudAir
- Location: Remote – U.S. East Coast (Florida, Boston, New York, or Washington D.C./Baltimore preferred) | Comp: Salary Not Listed
- Benefits: Not Listed
- The Mission: Lead the airline's premium leisure distribution strategy to drive indirect revenue growth across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. This senior leadership role manages OTA partnerships, strengthens engagement with luxury consortia and retail travel advisor networks, and negotiates luxury wholesale partnerships for air-inclusive travel solutions. Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in airline, luxury travel, or hospitality sales, existing relationships with major distribution channels, and a willingness to travel extensively.
- Apply Directly via: BermudAir Careers Portal
Director of Membership & Business Development / Director of Strategic Engagement and Events | Southeast Tourism Society
- Location: Remote (with travel required) | Comp: Salary Not Listed
- Benefits: Not Listed
- The Mission: Southeast Tourism Society is seeking two remote director-level leaders to drive regional growth. The Director of Membership & Business Development owns the full membership lifecycle, recruits new members, and designs sustainable revenue streams across the 13-state region. The Director of Strategic Engagement and Events leads event execution, manages operations, and designs member-engagement programs to deepen loyalty and generate revenue. Both roles require strong leadership, travel, and a background in the tourism or hospitality sector.
- Apply Directly via: Email a single PDF (containing a cover letter, resume, and three professional references) to [email protected] (or [email protected] for the Strategic Engagement role)
Director of Sales - Luxury Travel | Keytours Vacations
- Location: Remote (US | Travel required) | Comp: Salary Not Listed
- Benefits: Not Listed
- The Mission: Drive North American revenue growth by securing national accounts, consortia, franchise organizations, and host agency partnerships. This leadership role manages the Business Development Manager team, represents the brand at major industry events, and champions the adoption of Keytours' AI-powered travel technology platform, KeyBrain.ai. Requires 10+ years of sales leadership experience within the travel industry and an established network of travel agency executives and industry leaders.
- Apply Directly via: Keytours Vacations LinkedIn
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