About the Role

Lyka Holidays is seeking an experienced Senior FIT Specialist to design, cost and manage customised international holidays across Europe, the USA, Central Asia and Asia.

The ideal candidate will have strong destination knowledge, established supplier relationships and the ability to independently handle bookings from initial enquiry through completion of travel.

Key Responsibilities

- Design personalised itineraries for individuals, couples, families and private groups.
- Prepare accurate package quotations covering accommodation, transfers, sightseeing, transport and other requested services.
- Recommend practical routes, travel durations, hotel locations and experiences based on clients’ interests and budgets.
- Source and negotiate competitive rates with destination management companies, hotels and other suppliers.
- Manage reservations, confirmations, vouchers, rooming requirements and special requests.
- Coordinate multi-city and multi-country itineraries, including rail journeys, domestic flights, self-drive arrangements and private tours.
- Check service availability, booking deadlines, cancellation conditions and supplier terms before confirmation.
- Work closely with sales teams to develop proposals, convert enquiries and meet turnaround deadlines.
- Monitor package costs, profitability, supplier payments and booking accuracy.
- Prepare detailed travel documents and provide pre-departure guidance.




- Support clients during travel and resolve service issues with overseas partners.
- Maintain updated destination information, supplier contacts and product resources.

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of relevant FIT experience, with 3–5 years preferred.
- Previous experience with a reputable travel agency, tour operator or destination management company.
- Strong practical knowledge of Europe, the USA, Central Asia and Asian destinations.
- Proven ability to independently prepare customised itineraries and detailed package costings.
- Experience handling complex, multi-destination holidays and coordinating overseas suppliers.
- Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills.
- Positive understanding of hotel categories, transport options, sightseeing logistics and seasonal travel considerations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, itinerary preparation tools and travel booking platforms.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing premium, luxury, honeymoon and family holidays.
- Familiarity with European rail products, US travel routes and Central Asian multi-country itineraries.
- An established network of reliable international suppliers.
- A degree or diploma in travel and tourism, hospitality or a related field.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior FIT Specialist (Kochi)
🏢 LYKA HOLIDAYS
📍 Kochi