Job Title: Tour Manager/Reservations Manager
Organisation: Visit Uganda
Tours & Travel Ltd
Tours & Travel Ltd
Duty Station: Airways House,
Kimathi Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
Kimathi Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
About Visit Uganda Tours &
Travel Ltd:
Travel Ltd:
Visit Uganda Tours and Travels is zealous about promoting the spirit of
tours within the locals. We have positioned ourselves to offer various tourists
from various parts of the world to enjoy the nature and beauty of Uganda. We
are committed to exposing the beauty of Uganda to both the locals and
International tourists.
tours within the locals. We have positioned ourselves to offer various tourists
from various parts of the world to enjoy the nature and beauty of Uganda. We
are committed to exposing the beauty of Uganda to both the locals and
International tourists.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnose the clients’ specifications and
wishes and suggest suitable travel packages or services - Organize travels from beginning to end,
through booking tickets, accommodation, securing and transportation etc. - Supply travelers with accurate information
and useful travel/holiday material (guides, maps, event programs etc) - Use promotional techniques and prepare
promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages - Handle unforeseen problems and complaints
and determine eligibility for money returns - Attend conferences to maintain familiarity
with tourism trends - Create and update electronic records of
clients - Reach the revenue and profit targets
- Available, able to respond to any call /
email any time of the day /night - Secure and reserve client’s safari
accommodation following the confirmed safari program - Take overall responsibility of securing
visitors relevant trekking permits in relevant parks following their
confirmed program - Book and reserve in advance all tour
activities as per the program confirmed - Populate the safari departure sheet with
tour programs and respective safari days - Contact safari lodges and hotels for room
rates and activity rates for use in safari quotation for a given period - Research and file relevant information to
the reservations department - Ensure clients file upon confirmation is
all set and ready before safari departure - Ensure custody of relevant permits and
other paper works that require advance bookings including their flight tickets
- Have an effective communication link with
service suppliers i.e. hotels, safari lodges, car hire companies etc
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
in Tourism & Travel related course - Two years’ experience in a tour or travel
agency - Energy and patience;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, especially when dealing with Guest - Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Broad knowledge about Uganda as a holiday
destination - Highly creative and Innovative
- Below 28 years old preferably a Male
candidate
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications,
updated CVs and academic credentials to [email protected]
updated CVs and academic credentials to [email protected]
Deadline: 5th August 2017
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