# Private Travel Planner (VIP Family)

> Asico · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-07-08

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Please note:** Candidates whose experience is limited to ticketing, flight reservations, or working as a travel consultant in a retail travel agency are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

-   **Must have personally traveled to at least 30 different international destinations across multiple countries.**

A private Emirati family is seeking an experienced, well-traveled, and highly organized **Private Travel Planner** to curate exceptional travel experiences worldwide.

This is **not** a travel agency or ticketing role. We are looking for someone with extensive personal travel experience who understands destinations from first-hand knowledge and can create unique, seamless, and luxurious travel experiences tailored to the family's preferences.

The ideal candidate is passionate about travel, has visited a wide range of international destinations, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and can independently manage every aspect of travel planning with discretion and attention to detail.

## Requirements

-   Design and manage end-to-end travel experiences for family members, from concept to completion.
-   Create personalized travel itineraries based on the family's interests, travel style, and objectives.
-   Recommend destinations, hotels, villas, resorts, restaurants, attractions, and exclusive experiences based on first-hand knowledge and thorough research.
-   Coordinate flights (commercial and private when required), accommodation, airport transfers, yacht charters, chauffeurs, guides, and VIP services.
-   Arrange visas, travel insurance, permits, and all required travel documentation.
-   Prepare detailed travel books containing itineraries, reservations, emergency contacts, maps, restaurant recommendations, and daily schedules.
-   Continuously research new luxury destinations, hidden gems, seasonal experiences, and family-friendly activities worldwide.
-   Monitor travel advisories, weather conditions, local events, and destination-specific requirements.
-   Manage last-minute itinerary changes and resolve travel issues promptly.
-   Build strong relationships with luxury hotels, concierge teams, airlines, destination management companies, and premium service providers.
-   Coordinate with the family's Personal Assistant and Household Manager to ensure seamless travel logistics.
-   Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all travel arrangements.

### Minimum Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree is preferred.
-   **Must have personally traveled to at least 30 different international destinations across multiple countries.**
-   Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury travel planning, executive travel coordination, family office support, concierge services, or lifestyle management.
-   Experience planning complex international itineraries involving multiple destinations.
-   Strong knowledge of luxury hotels, premium airlines, cruise lines, exclusive resorts, and global tourist destinations.
-   Excellent knowledge of visa requirements and international travel regulations.
-   Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.
-   Willingness to work flexible hours when required.

### Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are highly preferred:

-   Private Family Office
-   VIP or UHNW families
-   Executive Office
-   Luxury Concierge Services
-   Lifestyle Management Companies
-   Luxury Hospitality
-   Personal Assistant supporting frequent international travel

**Please note:** Candidates whose experience is limited to ticketing, flight reservations, or working as a travel consultant in a retail travel agency are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

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