Good evening and Happy Thursday. Here’s your end-of-week travel industry job update, including a head of marketing role at one of the fastest growing travel tech companies, a new BDM role, and a communications role that pays upwards of $250,000 in New York City.

A quick note. We’re readying to publish a travel industry salary guide. It should be in your mailbox this weekend. We have a lot of data from the work we’ve done this year, and we’re excited to share it with all of subscribers. Keep an eye out.

Head of Marketing | Tern

  • Location: Remote (US) | Comp: $180,000–$200,000 + equity

  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.

  • The Role: Own Tern's global brand and demand generation for its marketing platform for travel advisors, setting the 18–24 month marketing direction. Build core messaging and advisor-story content, run the advisor/agency demand engine across content, PR, digital, and events, and partner tightly with Sales on ICP and pipeline — leading a small team in AI-first weekly shipping cycles. Requires 8+ years in marketing with 3+ years leading a function, full-stack leadership across paid, product marketing, content, PR, and events, and AI-native execution.

  • Apply Directly via: Tern Careers

Director, SEO/GEO | Fora Travel

  • Location: New York, NY (On-site, Tribeca/FiDi) | Comp: $200,000–$240,000 + equity

  • Benefits: Unlimited vacation; health insurance (one option fully covered by Fora HQ); dental & vision insurance; Wellhub memberships; 401(k) with company match; commuter benefits; supplemental life insurance; stock options.

  • The Role: Define and execute Fora's organic search strategy across traditional SEO and generative engine optimization as a hands-on individual contributor. Own end-to-end organic search (technical SEO, site architecture, on-page), lead GEO strategy so content and destination expertise surface in AI platforms, partner with Engineering on audits, crawlability, and indexation, and build measurement frameworks plus AI agents, scripts, and automated workflows. Requires 7+ years leading SEO strategy for a consumer/marketplace business, deep technical SEO, hands-on scripting/API/AI-agent automation, AI-search/GEO experience, and proficiency with Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Semrush, and Screaming Frog.

  • Apply Directly via: Fora Careers

Associate Vice President, Travel | Quinn

  • Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Comp: $120,000–$135,000 + sign-on bonus potential

  • Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness plans, unlimited PTO, and 401(k), plus growth and development pathways and mentorship.

  • The Role: Serve as an account leader in the Strategic Communications division, overseeing account work for 3 team members while providing strategic direction to luxury travel clients. Drive consistent media results and measurement, identify stories and pitches, write and edit press releases and media alerts, build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers, run influencer strategy and events/partnerships, and support crisis communications. Requires 7+ years in travel/hotel/hospitality PR with agency experience, 3+ years supervising at least 2 junior team members, a solid portfolio of secured media coverage, and proficiency in Muck Rack, Meltwater, and Tagger.

  • Apply Directly via: Quinn Careers

Vice President, Internal Audit | JetBlue

  • Location: New York, NY (On-site, Long Island City) | Comp: $251,000–$377,000

  • Benefits: 401(k) and disability insurance (the only benefits named in the posting).

  • The Role: Serve as JetBlue's senior Internal Audit leader and primary liaison to the Audit Committee, acting as trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership team, and Board with direct access to the Audit Committee Chair. Develop a risk-based Internal Audit strategy and annual plan, lead enterprise risk and control assessments, oversee SOX Section 404 testing, modernize the function through analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring, and build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit organization. Requires a bachelor's in accounting, finance, business, risk, or information systems (or related field), 15 years of progressive Internal Audit, risk, or controllership experience, and an active CIA and/or CPA; public-company experience with external auditors and Audit Committees preferred, as are an MBA/master's, CISA/CFE, prior CAE or VP IA experience, and aviation/transportation experience.

  • Apply Directly via: JetBlue Careers

Business Development Manager | Europe Express

  • Location: Remote, Northeast US | Comp: $80,000–$90,000 + OTE up to 25%

  • Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with company contributions, generous PTO plus a birthday day off, parental leave, charity/volunteering time off, and group-wide travel discounts.

  • The Role: Grow Europe Express's travel-advisor partner network across the Northeast — building a territory plan, prospecting and converting agencies, and representing the brand at industry events. The ideal candidate is based in the Northeast, has proven sales experience, and is a proactive prospector with a passion for European travel, with regular travel within the territory.

  • Apply Directly via: Travelopia Careers

Regional Sales Manager | Brendan Vacations

  • Location: Fully Remote (FL/GA residency required) | Comp: $85,000–$90,000 + performance-based incentives

  • Benefits: Not listed in the posting.

  • The Role: Drive revenue growth across the Southeast US as a key ambassador for the brand — building trusted relationships with travel advisors, agency owners, and industry partners; managing a defined portfolio of accounts with tailored retention and growth strategies; delivering quarterly territory plans focused on high-value accounts and pipeline growth; and achieving agreed sales targets and KPIs. Requires 3+ years of B2B or B2B2C sales, a proven record of managing a sales territory, and Salesforce proficiency; must reside in Florida or Georgia with a valid driver's license and personal vehicle. Up to 60% overnight travel, including international.

  • Apply Directly via: Brendan Vacations Careers

Director of Sales & Marketing | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

  • Location: Seattle, WA (On-site) | Comp: $130,000–$150,000 + benefits/bonus

  • Benefits: Benefits and bonus eligible (per the posting).

  • The Role: Lead the strategic commercial direction of the newly renovated downtown Seattle hotel, driving group rooms and catering revenue through sales strategy, market intelligence, and annual business planning. Requires prior hotel sales leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and CRM proficiency.

  • Apply Directly via: LinkedIn (Easy Apply)

Director of Meetings and Special Event Planning | The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale

  • Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site) | Comp: $96,000–$126,000 + bonus

  • Benefits: Benefits eligible (per the posting).

  • The Role: Lead the Meetings & Special Events division at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, executing all property events with seamless turnover between sales and operations — managing event operations and budgets, leading the event management team, driving profitability including the annual banquet budget, and ensuring The Ritz-Carlton "Gold Standards" guest experience. Requires a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years' experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or a related area — or a 2-year degree in a related major plus 2 years' experience.

  • Apply Directly via: Marriott Careers

Director, Small Group Journeys | Abercrombie & Kent

  • Location: Downers Grove, IL (On-site) | Comp: $110,000–$125,000 + bonus

  • Benefits: 401(k), vision, medical, and dental insurance.

  • The Role: Lead the Small Group Journeys sales team to achieve annual sales and conversion goals, coaching managers, team leads, and outbound consultants while overseeing CRM lead nurturing, E-chat operations, call queues, reporting, and collaboration with operations, training, product, and destination partners. Requires coaching-led sales leadership and performance management, CRM and sales-process experience, and preferably a minimum of five years of sales/customer-service management in the luxury market, luxury travel experience, and a bachelor's degree or relevant work experience; international travel with a current passport and evening/weekend hours may be required.

  • Apply Directly via: Abercrombie & Kent Careers

Strategic Account Manager, Uniworld | The Travel Corporation

  • Location: Remote (AZ, CO, KS, NV, NM, UT) | Comp: $80,000

  • Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus 401(k).

  • The Role: Maximize sales for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection across a territory covering Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah — developing sales, marketing, and engagement plans with key accounts, training travel agents in person and virtually, and managing co-op marketing funds. Requires five-plus years of sales experience, three-plus years in travel and territory sales, and strong presentation and Salesforce skills.

  • Apply Directly via: The Travel Corporation Careers

Director of Communications, Capital One Travel | Capital One

  • Location: New York, NY (Hybrid; also listed McLean, VA) | Comp: $224,800–$256,500 (NY) + performance-based incentive; McLean, VA range $206,000–$235,100

  • Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits (not itemized in the posting).

  • The Role: Build and expand Capital One Travel's reputation among key stakeholders internally and externally, leading the overarching external communications strategy to elevate the brand from a value player to a highly sought-after premium travel brand — covering brand protection, executive communications and thought leadership for the Head of Capital One Travel, media relations, competitive intelligence and trend spotting, crisis management, and product/platform support campaigns. Requires a bachelor's degree or military experience, at least 8 years in external communications or PR, at least 8 years in people leadership, and at least 5 years in the travel industry. Capital One will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

  • Apply Directly via: Capital One Careers

Senior Sales Manager | Cape Resorts

  • Location: Cape May, NJ (Hybrid) | Comp: Not disclosed

  • Benefits: Not listed in the posting.

  • The Role: Drive group and leisure sales budgets across the Cape Resorts portfolio, including five resort properties in Cape May plus a resort on Shelter Island, NY. Requires a bachelor's degree, five-plus years of hotel sales experience across leisure, corporate, and group markets, and hands-on Cvent and Lanyon experience.

  • Apply Directly via: LinkedIn (Easy Apply)

International Tourism Manager | Visit Detroit

  • Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid; 2 days remote, 3 days in-office) | Comp: Not disclosed ("Competitive Compensation")

  • Benefits: Life, medical, vision, and dental insurance; 17 PTO days; 401(k) with 4% match; paid parking.

  • The Role: Support efforts to increase international visitation and awareness of Metro Detroit, working with the international travel trade, representative firms, and local hospitality partners to get Detroit into international itineraries — developing tourism products, executing tour operator campaigns, managing international marketing budgets, and hosting FAM tours and overseas trade shows/sales missions. Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, international business, or a related field, 4–6 years of experience in marketing, international marketing, or destination tourism marketing, and willingness and ability to travel internationally extensively; a valid unrestricted Michigan driver's license and passport are required. Multilingual fluency and prior work with international agencies/travel trade/DMOs are preferred.

Business Development Manager, Dallas | Carnival Cruise Line

  • Location: Remote (Dallas territory; posting lists Miami, FL) | Comp: Not disclosed (sales incentive plan)

  • Benefits: Medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid time off, and cruise discounts.

  • The Role: Drive B2B sales growth and market share by building strategic relationships with travel agents in an assigned territory, executing territory management plans, and delivering training and marketing support through in-person and virtual engagement. Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and 5+ years of proven sales and marketing experience, preferably in travel or hospitality, plus strong communication/presentation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and understanding of the travel agent distribution channel; travel is 50–70%.

  • Apply Directly via: Carnival Careers

Director of Group Strategy | Marriott International

  • Location: Remote (US), listed San Diego, CA | Comp: $112,000–$153,000 + bonus

  • Benefits: 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts, plus medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, disability and accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, and educational assistance for full-time employees.

  • The Role: Lead group strategy and business evaluation for a hotel cluster, partnering with sales managers to evaluate group opportunities, set pricing or alternate date/property options, and maximize revenue and profit through displacement analysis. Maintain strategy tools and forecasts, set group ceilings and thresholds, and serve as the sales and customer advocate for the hotels on behalf of Revenue Management. Requires a degree in business, finance, economics, or hospitality plus 2–4 years in revenue management, sales and marketing, or a related area, depending on degree level.

Chief Revenue Officer | Wisconsin Department of Tourism (Travel Wisconsin)

  • Location: Hybrid / 60–80% Remote (Madison, WI) | Comp: $45.00 – $61.08/hour ($93,600 – $127,046 annually)

  • Benefits: State Employee & Retiree Health Plan (health, dental, vision, pre-tax savings), WRS pension plan with employer match, optional 457 retirement savings, 3.5+ weeks vacation, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, disability and income continuation insurance, and Well Wisconsin wellness incentives.

  • The Role: Serve as senior executive leading integrated B2B revenue generation and economic development strategies for the state's visitor economy across leisure travel, business events, sports, film, and outdoor recreation. Direct the Market Development Bureau—overseeing Industry Relations, Outdoor Recreation, Film Wisconsin, and Group Travel—to expand industry partnerships, destination marketing, and visitor spending. Requires executive leadership experience in tourism/hospitality B2B strategy, public-private partnerships, budget management, and complex stakeholder engagement.

Senior Employee Communications Manager | Alaska Airlines

  • Location: SeaTac, WA (Corporate HQ) | Comp: $122,800 – $184,200/year + annual bonus plans

  • Benefits: Free standby travel privileges across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401(k) match program, and flexible holiday and paid time off.

  • The Role: Lead internal employee communications strategy, change management initiatives, and executive messaging across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air. Develop enterprise-wide communication plans, partner with senior leadership, and drive organizational alignment and employee trust. Requires 7+ years of corporate communications experience, proven cross-functional project management capabilities, and strong executive presentation skills.

Distribution Manager | Mr & Mrs Smith

  • Location: Remote (UK) | Comp: Not disclosed

  • Benefits: Fully remote working environment, professional development, and collaborative team culture.

  • The Role: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of four distribution professionals while optimizing operational workflows, hotel partner services, and distribution technology. Drive continuous improvement through automation, AI, and process simplification to scale hotel distribution and enhance partner experiences. Requires 5+ years of travel industry experience within an online travel agency or online environment, deep knowledge of hotel distribution and inventory systems, and a proven track record in people leadership and operational transformation.

  • Apply Directly via: Mr & Mrs Smith Careers

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