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Director, Global Sales Strategy | IHG Hotels & Resorts
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid or Remote; preference for Atlanta area) | Comp: $138,000 - $200,000/year (plus bonus eligibility)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, room discounts across IHG properties, recharge days, and volunteering days.
The Role: Direct global sales strategies, vertical account programs, and go-to-market frameworks across assigned market segments or territories for IHG. Coach and manage the sales strategy team, align on-property sales performance with commercial teams, track performance-to-plan metrics, and translate market intelligence into actionable sales roadmaps. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 10+ years of progressive experience (with 3–5 years in people or project management), travel industry leadership experience, and 25–30% travel.
Apply Directly via: IHG Careers
Regional Sales Director | Audley Travel
Location: Remote (Must reside in TX; territory covers TX, NM, LA, OK, and AR) | Comp: $80,000 - $100,000/year (plus discretionary annual bonus, monthly car allowance, and phone allowance)
Benefits: 90–100% employer-covered insurance premiums, 20 days PTO to start, 10 paid holidays (including birthday off), 1 paid volunteer day, and exclusive travel opportunities/discounts.
The Role: Drive brand growth and trade sales across host agencies, independent travel advisors, and industry partners in the South Central territory. Lead in-person and virtual training sessions, manage co-op marketing budgets, attend trade shows, and execute regional sales strategies. Requires proven field sales experience in luxury travel, an established travel advisor network, strong presentation skills, and 60–70% regional travel.
Apply Directly via: Audley Travel Careers
Product Manager, Learning Experiences | Virtuoso
Location: Fort Worth, TX or Renton, WA | Comp: $115,000 - $130,000/year
Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) savings plan.
The Role: Discover, define, and evolve Virtuoso's portfolio of learning experiences, development programs, certification pathways, study tours, and digital learning platforms for travel advisors and industry partners. Manage full product lifecycles, leverage data and learner feedback to guide strategy, evaluate learning technologies and LMS platforms, and collaborate cross-functionally across Marketing, Events, and Member Relations. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 2–4+ years of product management and professional development/education experience, an understanding of adult learning principles, and LMS or digital learning technology proficiency (infrequent domestic and international travel required).
Apply Directly via: Virtuoso Careers
VP, Partner Relations & Air Revenue Management | Internova Travel Group
Location: New York, NY (On-site) | Comp: $115,300 - $192,200/year (plus bonus/incentive potential)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSAs, company-paid life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, discounted employee travel, and voluntary insurance options.
The Role: Develop and execute airline revenue strategies that maximize commissions, overrides, and preferred supplier participation for Altour. Serve as the senior relationship manager for strategic airline partners, lead commercial negotiations, analyze ticketing trends, deliver executive presentations, and act as a subject matter expert on GDS distribution, NDC, and airline retailing. Requires a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of experience across airlines, TMCs, or distribution, and 7+ years in revenue management, airline contracting, or supplier relations.
Apply Directly via: Internova Travel Group Careers
Senior Creative Strategist | Expedia Group
Location: West Hollywood, CA, Austin, TX, or Seattle, WA | Comp: $155,000 - $217,000/year (up to $248,000/year max performance potential)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
The Role: Lead creative strategy and channel execution across paid performance channels, including Meta, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Display, and Paid Search across Expedia Group's brand portfolio. Connect upstream business goals to downstream creative output, partner with major tech platforms on first-to-market ad products and AI capabilities, manage in-house creative teams and external agencies, and run structured A/B testing to optimize iROAS, conversion rates, and CPA. Requires 10+ years of creative strategy experience, 3+ years focused on performance assets, and deep knowledge of platform mechanics.
Apply Directly via: Expedia Group Careers
Business Development Manager (South Florida) | Virgin Voyages
Location: South Florida (Broward or Palm Beach County; territory covers Central/North Broward, Palm Beach County, and Louisiana) | Comp: Not specified
Benefits: Not specified
The Role: Identify and nurture strategic relationships with travel agency partners across Central/North Broward, Palm Beach County, and Louisiana to drive cruise bookings. Build customized account sales plans, conduct brand training, host special events and ship inspections, and support travel advisors in converting clients. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent sales experience), a minimum of 5 years in travel or hospitality sales, deep knowledge of the cruise market, and established travel agency partner relationships (preferred).
Apply Directly via: Virgin Voyages Careers or reach out to Julia Glick
Lead Mentor & Programs Manager | Gifted Travel Network
Location: Remote, USA | Comp: $70,000/year
Benefits: ICHRA medical benefit with a monthly GTN-funded stipend, optional vision, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) plan, travel-related opportunities, and flexible PTO (2 weeks after 6 months, expanding to unlimited PTO after 2 years).
The Role: Lead, support, and manage the mentor team across GTN's Travel Business University (TBU) flagship programs—Travel MBA, Accelerate, and Ascend. Serve as the primary Lead Mentor for Travel MBA, facilitate live accountability and coaching calls, oversee quarterly member progress checks, and collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Learning Experience to refine program delivery based on live feedback. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), significant travel industry experience (particularly within luxury travel, host agency environments, or advisor education), and a background in coaching, facilitation, or adult learning.
Apply Directly via: LinkedIn Easy Apply / Gifted Travel Network Careers
Sales Manager, Business Events | Ottawa Tourism
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada (Hybrid) | Comp: $68,956/year
Benefits: Hybrid work model (additional benefits not specified).
The Role: Build and maintain a client roster to promote and sell Ottawa as a premier destination for business events, meetings, and conventions within the Canadian market. Generate leads, oversee customized bid proposals, host client site inspections and FAM tours, manage member and stakeholder relations, and represent Ottawa Tourism at external events. Requires post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Finance, 5 years of sales experience (ideally in Business Events), CRM proficiency, and eligibility for regular domestic and international travel (bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset).
Apply Directly via: Ottawa Tourism Careers (Deadline: October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM)
Sales & Marketing Specialist (Independent Contractor) | Travel Trends Podcast
Location: Remote (Preference for Greater Toronto Area, Canada) | Comp: Not specified
Benefits: Not specified (12-month contract)
The Role: Expand B2B sponsorships, brand partnerships, and integrated marketing execution across podcast, newsletter, video, and event platforms. Research prospective partners, manage pipeline activity in HubSpot, draft sales proposals, coordinate content calendars, execute promotional campaigns, and support marketing for the annual Summit. Requires 3–5 years of experience across B2B sales, marketing, business development, or partnerships, proficiency with CRM platforms (HubSpot), and experience supporting marketing campaigns or event promotions (travel, media, or podcasting background preferred).
Apply Directly via: Email Heather Morrison at [email protected]
Head of Brand (Maternity Cover) | Awaze
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid) | Comp: Not specified
Benefits: Exclusive travel discounts across 100,000+ European properties, flexible hybrid working, local competitive benefits, and career development opportunities.
The Role: Set the strategic vision, positioning, and portfolio roadmap for three established UK travel brands. Lead the Brand & Campaigns function and Social team, oversee portfolio media strategy and agency partnerships, and execute the go-to-market rollout for the new Guest Value Proposition. Requires senior brand leadership experience within travel, leisure, or hospitality, a strong track record of building integrated campaigns, and deep expertise in media investment, social strategy, and executive stakeholder management.
Apply Directly via: Awaze Careers
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