Careers at Travel Data
After almost 30 years in the travel industry, Travel Data has earned its place as a market leader and is recognized as one of the most respected and professional travel companies in Sri Lanka. Boasting a whole host of services and dedicated business units, together with the many accolades and awards Travel Data has received over the years, our company offers a wide variety of enticing career opportunities in travel. We are always on the lookout for dedicated, passionate and hardworking individuals to join our vibrant team at Travel Data. Get in touch with us!
Company Perks
Vibrant Work Culture
Our work environment nurtures growth, and is close-knit like a family
Defined Career Path
Clear career growth within the company to ensure you grow with us
Great Incentives
We monitor and reward employees who work hard and show initiative
Wide Exposure
Our multiple business units offer a wide range of exposure in the travel sector
Global Standard Practices
We operate according to global industry practices and are recognized accordingly
Employee Travel Benefits
Employees are offered exclusive benefits for services through Travel Data
Careers With Us
Please forward your complete resume with contact details of two non-related referees to reach us quoting the position applied for in your application or email us your resume to careers@traveldata.lk stating the job title on the subject of the email
Type: Full Time
Location: Colombo
Job Brief
We are looking for an excellent Corporate Travel Manager to craft effective corporate travel policies and monitor traveling activity and programs. You will be the go-to person for any relevant matter from booking tickets to reconciling expenses to ensuring travel safety.
A corporate travel manager doesn’t just handle travel arrangements. They should be strategic thinkers and able to create travel policies according to the company’s needs. If you add excellent people skills, organizational ability and a great deal of professionalism, then you’re someone we’d like to meet.
The goal is to ensure employee travel is safe and organized according to company policy.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic policies and programs for corporate travel
- Handle and oversee all travel arrangements (air, lodgings etc.) and operations
- Manage relationships with travel agencies and vendors
- Negotiate contracts or rates with travel service providers
- Provide advise on travel documents, insurance, import/export regulations etc.
- Handle credit card programs and charges
- Process T&E reports and handle reimbursements
- Ensure compliance in all aspects of travel procedures
- Drive continuous improvement of travel programs
Requirements
- Proven experience as corporate travel manager or similar experience
- Knowledge of international travel regulations, customs and currencies
- Knowledge of T&E reporting and processing
- Working knowledge of MS Office and GDS (Amadeus) solutions
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills
- Well-organized and reliable
- An analytical mind with strong business acumen
- Customer-oriented approach
- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Travel & Hospitality.
- Training in travel and tourism is a plus
Type: Full Time
Location: Colombo
Job Brief
We are looking for a Ticketing Executive, who is a GDS GURU. You will manage and attend to all Air Ticketing inquiries through our ticket office contact center. The goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal for future services.
Responsibilities
- Manage and handle all air ticketing requirements through our contact center
- Manage Air ticket issuance, re issues and refunds
- Manage GDS queues and Airline Ticketing Quota
- Work on a monthly roster to incorporate 24/7 Services in our contact center
- Cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate fares and guidelines.
- Deal with occurring travel problems, complaints or refunds with Airline and GDS vendors
- Attend travel seminars/training to remain updated with air ticketing rules and regulations
- Enter data into our software and maintain client files
- Maintain statistical and financial records
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a ticketing executive (Minimum 2 Years)
- Excellent knowledge of computer reservations systems (Amadeus)
- Excellent knowledge of ticketing rules and regulations
- Fluency in English; multilingualism is a plus
- Face paced skills and commercial awareness
- Ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively
- Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends and regulations
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field
- Personal travel experience will be considered an advantage
Type: Full Time
Location: Colombo
Job Brief
We are looking for a Travel Executive, who is passionate about traveling. You will manage travel requirements made for business or holiday and you will provide tourism related services and package tours on behalf of our suppliers. The goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal for future services.
Responsibilities
- Plan and sell Air Tickets, other transportations, accommodations, insurance and other travel services
- Cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportations, travel dates, visa requirements, costs and accommodations
- Provide relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc) to travelers
- Book transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees
- Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages
- Deal with occurring travel problems, complaints or refunds
- Attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trends
- Enter data into our software and maintain client files
- Network with tour operators
- Maintain statistical and financial records
- Meet profit and sales targets
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a travel executive (Minimum 2 Years)
- Excellent knowledge of computer reservations systems (Amadeus)
- Fluency in English; multilingualism is a plus
- Strong sales skills and commercial awareness
- Ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively
- Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field
- Personal travel experience will be considered an advantage