Job Description

Important Notes for Applicants

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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.

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Prior exposure to HNI / UHNI clients, luxury lifestyle brands, & global experiential travel is highly essential.

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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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Please apply by registering your details on this link too - it helps us process applications faster (it will enable us to keep you posted of similar roles in the future as well):

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Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai or open to relocation to Mumbai within reasonable timelines. This is an onsite role.

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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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About Us:

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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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About our Client Company:

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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.

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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.

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The Luxury Experiential Travel arm curates:

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- Tailor-made itineraries to the world’s most special and remote destinations
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- High-end journeys integrating top luxury stays, deep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact experiences
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- Partnerships with futuristic travel experiences (e.g. space/stratosphere concepts, polar expeditions, ultra-luxury resorts, etc.)
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- “Trip of a Lifetime” concepts for UHNI families, entrepreneurs, and global leaders
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Role Summary

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- Company: Global Sports & Luxury Experiential Travel Leader (Name shared during process)
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- Official Designation: Chief Travel Curator
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- Function: UHNI / Luxury Experiential Travel Design & Curation
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- Years of Experience: Typically 15–20+ years in luxury travel, experiential travel, UHNI travel design, or leadership roles in high-end travel firms.
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- Job Type: Full-time, On-site, 5-day week
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- Work Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (Head Office)
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- Reporting To: Founder & CEO
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- Team Size: Leads a team of 6–7 senior travel designers/curators
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- Geographic Exposure: Global – India, Middle East, Asia, and international UHNI clients
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- Compensation Band:



Open: based on relevant experience, interview performance & last drawn compensation (inclusive of fixed & variable compensation)
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Position Overview

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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:

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- The most unique and exclusive accommodations
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- Curated local experiences and rare access
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- Deep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact-driven elements
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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.

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The role demands someone who combines:

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- Sharp luxury travel knowledge
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- UHNI client understanding
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- Strong DMC / partner networks , and
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- The ability to lead and inspire a team of talented travel designers.
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Key Responsibilities:

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1. Luxury Travel Design & Curation

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- Collaborate directly with UHNI clients and their families/representatives to deeply understand their travel aspirations, preferences, and constraints.
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- Design highly personalized itineraries that may include:
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- Private villas, luxury hotels, and exclusive retreats
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- Remote, rare, and “bucket list” destinations
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- Curated experiences that blend culture, gastronomy, adventure, wellness, philanthropy, and access
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- Integrate sports, adventure, and experiential elements where relevant, ensuring each journey feels unique, meaningful, and meticulously curated.
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2. UHNI Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management

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- Act as a trusted travel advisor to UHNI clients, entrepreneurs, CXOs, and global families.
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- Guide clients on best seasons, access windows, invitation-only experiences, safety, logistics, and value .
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- Maintain high standards of discretion, confidentiality, and white-glove service .
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3. Partner & DMC Network Management

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- Leverage and expand relationships with global DMCs, luxury hotels, villas, cruise partners, and niche experience providers .
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- Continuously scout new, futuristic, and rare experiences that are not easily accessible to the public.
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- Negotiate preferential arrangements and ensure superior on-ground service for clients.
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4. Trendspotting & Product Innovation

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- Stay ahead of global luxury travel trends , sustainability and impact travel, experiential formats, and emerging destinations.
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- Translate insights into new product concepts and signature journeys for the brand.
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- Collaborate with marketing / brand teams to craft compelling narratives around these journeys.
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5. Team Leadership & Mentorship

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- Lead and manage a team of 6–7 travel designers/curators .
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- Set standards for research, itinerary quality, client communication, and documentation .
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- Coach the team on UHNI expectations,



luxury brand behaviour, and global destination knowledge .
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- Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and obsession with detail.
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Qualifications & Skill Sets

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- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s in Business, Hospitality, Tourism, or Luxury Management is an added advantage.
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Professional Background:

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Candidate should have previously held one or more of the following:

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1. Entrepreneur / Founder of a travel startup or boutique travel firm
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2. Leadership role at a reputable luxury experiential travel firm
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3. Senior travel designer/curator from any of the following types of firms (illustrative examples):
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- Global luxury travel designers
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- Lifestyle concierge / UHNI membership platforms
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- High-end adventure / expedition travel brands
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- UHNI-focused travel desks of premium financial or card networks
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Experience & Skills:

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- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the luxury travel domain
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- Demonstrated ability to design dream itineraries and manage demanding UHNI expectations
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- Established relations with travel partners and DMCs
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- Strong track record in stakeholder management, specifically UHNI clients
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- Ability to research luxury travel trends, destinations, and experiences and provide clients with the best guidance
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- Access to or ability to unlock truly unique and rare experiences that are not available to the general public
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- Prior experience in leading and managing a team (5–7 members or more)
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- High standard of communication, grooming, and presentation – comfortable dealing with very affluent, well-travelled clients
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- Obsession with detail, quality, and client delight
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- A genuine passion for global travel and new frontiers (e.g. polar, space/stratosphere, remote wilderness, etc.)
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Why This Role Stands Out

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✨ Lead the experiential travel design mandate for a globally reputed luxury travel company.

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✨ Direct visibility to the CEO and involvement in global strategy.

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✨ Unique opportunity to create travel experiences that go far beyond luxury — rare, authentic, and invitation-only.

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✨ Competitive compensation, international exposure, and the chance to redefine luxury travel.

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How to Apply

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📌 Head - Global Travel Curation (Bespoke Travel Packaging) (Mumbai)
🏢 HR Interface Recruitment Consulting
📍 Mumbai