Job Description Important Notes for Applicants
n The ideal candidate is a senior travel professional with 15–20 years of experience in luxury travel curation, bespoke journey creation, or experiential hospitality packaging.
n Prior exposure to HNI / UHNI clients, luxury lifestyle brands, & global experiential travel is highly essential.
n The company name will be shared during the application process. It is a leading global Sports Experiential Travel & Luxury Hospitality organization with a fast-growing luxury experiential travel vertical. (BOTH Sports & non sports based travel)
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n Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai or open to relocation to Mumbai within reasonable timelines. This is an onsite role.
n This is a high-ownership leadership role – candidates without hands-on experience in luxury travel design for HNIs/UHNIs or leadership in experiential travel firms will not be considered.
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n About Us:
n HR Interface Recruitment Consulting is one of India's best leading Recruitment & Executive Search firms. Based in Mumbai, with a strong team of 20+ seasoned industry & function-specific recruitment consultants, we bring 20+ years of expertise recruiting across 40+ functions across 30+ industries across India | APAC | Middle East | North America | EU.
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n About our Client Company:
n Our clients are a leading global Sports Experiential Travel & Luxury Hospitality organization that sits at the intersection of luxury travel, global sports, and high-touch hospitality for HNIs, UHNIs, and premium corporate clients.
n With operations across India, UAE, Singapore and North America - they are widely regarded as a premier partner for global sporting events and curated experiences. They are authorized travel & hospitality partners to some of the world's most iconic sporting properties – including the Olympics, FIFA, ICC, Wimbledon, UEFA, and others – and have built a bespoke luxury experiential travel brand that designs once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
n The Luxury Experiential Travel arm curates:
n n Tailor-made itineraries to the world's most special and remote destinations
n High-end journeys integrating top luxury stays, deep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact experiences
n Partnerships with futuristic travel experiences (e.g. space/stratosphere concepts, polar expeditions, ultra-luxury resorts, etc.)
n "Trip of a Lifetime" concepts for UHNI families, entrepreneurs, and global leaders
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n Role Summary
n n Company: Global Sports & Luxury Experiential Travel Leader (Name shared during process)
n Official Designation: Chief Travel Curator
n Function: UHNI / Luxury Experiential Travel Design & Curation
n Years of Experience: Typically 15–20+ years in luxury travel, experiential travel, UHNI travel design, or leadership roles in high-end travel firms.
n Job Type: Full-time, On-site, 5-day week
n Work Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (Head Office)
n Reporting To: Founder & CEO
n Team Size: Leads a team of 6–7 senior travel designers/curators
n Geographic Exposure: Global – India, Middle East, Asia, and international UHNI clients




n Compensation Band: Open: based on relevant experience, interview performance & last drawn compensation (inclusive of fixed & variable compensation)
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n Position Overview
n We are seeking a visionary leader to head the bespoke travel design function of our client. This is a travel leadership role for a Chief Travel Curator who will design and curate bespoke journeys for UHNI clients, weaving together:
n n The most unique and exclusive accommodations
n Curated local experiences and rare access
n Deep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact-driven elements
n n You will be the custodian of "once-in-a-lifetime" journeys – from ideation to final execution – and will work closely with the Founder & CEO to build out the luxury experiential travel practice.
n The role demands someone who combines:
n n Sharp luxury travel knowledge
n UHNI client understanding
n Strong DMC / partner networks, and
n The ability to lead and inspire a team of talented travel designers.
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n Key Responsibilities:
n 1. Luxury Travel Design & Curation
n n Collaborate directly with UHNI clients and their families/representatives to deeply understand their travel aspirations, preferences, and constraints.
n Design highly personalized itineraries that may include:
n Private villas, luxury hotels, and exclusive retreats
n Remote, rare, and "bucket list" destinations
n Curated experiences that blend culture, gastronomy, adventure, wellness, philanthropy, and access
n Integrate sports, adventure, and experiential elements where relevant, ensuring each journey feels unique, meaningful, and meticulously curated.
n n 2. UHNI Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management
n n Act as a trusted travel advisor to UHNI clients, entrepreneurs, CXOs, and global families.
n Guide clients on best seasons, access windows, invitation-only experiences, safety, logistics, and value.
n Maintain high standards of discretion, confidentiality, and white-glove service.
n n 3. Partner & DMC Network Management
n n Leverage and expand relationships with global DMCs, luxury hotels, villas, cruise partners, and niche experience providers.
n Continuously scout new, futuristic, and rare experiences that are not easily accessible to the public.
n Negotiate preferential arrangements and ensure superior on-ground service for clients.
n n 4. Trendspotting & Product Innovation
n n Stay ahead of global luxury travel trends, sustainability and impact travel, experiential formats, and emerging destinations.
n Translate insights into new product concepts and signature journeys for the brand.
n Collaborate with marketing / brand teams to craft compelling narratives around these journeys.
n n 5. Team Leadership & Mentorship
n n Lead and manage a team of 6–7 travel designers/curators.
n Set standards for research, itinerary quality, client communication, and documentation.
n Coach the team on UHNI expectations,



luxury brand behaviour, and global destination knowledge.
n Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and obsession with detail.
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n Qualifications & Skill Sets
n n Education: Bachelor's degree required; a Master's in Business, Hospitality, Tourism, or Luxury Management is an added advantage.
n n Professional Background:
n Candidate should have previously held one or more of the following:
n n Entrepreneur / Founder of a travel startup or boutique travel firm
n Leadership role at a reputable luxury experiential travel firm
n Senior travel designer/curator from any of the following types of firms (illustrative examples):
n n n Global luxury travel designers
n Lifestyle concierge / UHNI membership platforms
n High-end adventure / expedition travel brands
n UHNI-focused travel desks of premium financial or card networks
n n Experience & Skills:
n n Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the luxury travel domain
n Demonstrated ability to design dream itineraries and manage demanding UHNI expectations
n Established relations with travel partners and DMCs
n Robust track record in stakeholder management, specifically UHNI clients
n Ability to research luxury travel trends, destinations, and experiences and provide clients with the best guidance
n Access to or ability to unlock truly unique and rare experiences that are not available to the general public
n Prior experience in leading and managing a team (5–7 members or more)
n High standard of communication, grooming, and presentation – comfortable dealing with very affluent, well-travelled clients
n Obsession with detail, quality, and client delight
n A genuine passion for global travel and new frontiers (e.g. polar, space/stratosphere, remote wilderness, etc.)
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n Why This Role Stands Out
n Lead the experiential travel design mandate for a globally reputed luxury travel company.
n Direct visibility to the CEO and involvement in global strategy.
n Unique opportunity to create travel experiences that go far beyond luxury — rare, authentic, and invitation-only.
n Competitive compensation, international exposure, and the chance to redefine luxury travel.
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📌 Head - Travel Curation & Packages (Global HNI Experiential Travel) (Mumbai)
🏢 HR Interface Recruitment Consulting
📍 Mumbai