Vacation Planner Jobs

Vacation Planner jobs are open across travel agencies, cruise lines, hospitality groups, and tour operators, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior consultant, with specializations in luxury travel, group itineraries, and destination weddings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles146+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerHilton Grand Vacations
Top cityFort Lauderdale, FL
Work type90% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Hilton Grand Vacations
Vacation Sales Manager
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Hilton Grand Vacations
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Vacation Sales Manager
Hilton Grand Vacations
East Ridge, Tennessee
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
10,000+

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Vacation Package Sales, Encore
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Vacation Package Sales, Encore
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Park City, Utah
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
10,000+

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Travel + Leisure Co.
Vacation Sales Agents
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Vacation Sales Agents
Travel + Leisure Co.
Concord, California
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Travel + Leisure Co.
Vacation Sales Greeter Sea World
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Travel + Leisure Co.
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Vacation Sales Greeter Sea World
Travel + Leisure Co.
San Diego, California
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Travel + Leisure Co.
Vacation Sales Agent
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Travel + Leisure Co.
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Vacation Sales Agent
Travel + Leisure Co.
New York, New York
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Vacation Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Hilton Grand Vacations
    Hilton Grand Vacations65
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + Leisure15
  • Holiday Inn Club Vacations
    Holiday Inn Club Vacations14
  • Hyatt
    Hyatt6
  • Capital Vacations
    Capital Vacations5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in vacation planner jobs.

  • Experience booking travel through a global distribution system such as Sabre, Amadeus, or Galileo
  • Strong knowledge of domestic and international destinations, resorts, and cruise itineraries
  • Excellent customer service and client communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple client bookings and itineraries simultaneously under deadlines
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, or a related field preferred
  • Travel industry certification such as Certified Travel Associate or Certified Travel Counselor is a plus

Tips for Your Vacation Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to the booking type

Leisure travel, corporate travel, and group tours each have distinct skill sets. Highlight the specific booking environments you've worked in, whether that's GDS platforms, cruise line portals, or custom itinerary software, so hiring managers see relevant experience immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists vacation planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Certify before applying to luxury roles

Many luxury and international travel roles list Certified Travel Associate or Certified Travel Counselor credentials as preferred. If you hold either, place it directly after your name in your resume header so it's visible before a recruiter reads your work history.

Highlight your vendor relationships in applications

Hotels, tour operators, and cruise lines want planners who already have supplier contacts. Name specific consortiums, preferred partner programs, or hotel networks you've worked with, since that saves the employer ramp-up time and signals you can book at favorable rates.

Prepare a sample itinerary for your interview

Many vacation planner interviews include a practical exercise where you build a trip from a brief. Bring a polished sample itinerary for a destination you know well, even if unsolicited, to show your formatting, attention to logistics, and ability to balance client preferences with budget.

Negotiate for FAM trip access, not just base pay

Familiarization trips are a core professional benefit for vacation planners and directly affect your ability to sell destinations credibly. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about the FAM trip budget and whether new hires are eligible in their first year.

Vacation Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most vacation planners?

The companies hiring the most vacation planners right now include Hilton Grand Vacations, Travel + Leisure, and Holiday Inn Club Vacations, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Demand tends to be highest at full-service travel agencies and cruise line reservation centers.

How many vacation planner jobs are remote?

About 10% of vacation planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the booking and client consultation work can be done by phone and video. Independent contractor roles and positions at online travel agencies tend to have the highest remote availability compared to in-office resort or cruise line roles.

How do you become a vacation planner?

You become a vacation planner by building destination knowledge, learning at least one global distribution system, and gaining client-facing booking experience. Many planners start at a travel agency in a coordinator or customer service role, then move into planning as they accumulate supplier relationships. Industry certifications like Certified Travel Associate strengthen your credentials and are often required for senior positions.

Can you get hired as a vacation planner with no experience?

You can get hired as a vacation planner with limited direct experience if you demonstrate strong destination knowledge, customer service skills, and familiarity with booking tools. Entry-level roles at travel agencies, call centers, and online booking companies often train candidates on GDS platforms. Personal travel experience and completed coursework in tourism or hospitality can substitute for professional experience in early applications.

What does the vacation planner interview process look like?

Vacation planner interviews typically include a phone screen focused on your travel knowledge and customer service style, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with a hiring manager and sometimes a senior planner. Expect scenario questions about handling last-minute cancellations, difficult clients, or complex multi-destination bookings. Some employers include a practical exercise where you build a sample itinerary from a client brief.

Where can I find and apply to vacation planner jobs?

You can find and apply to vacation planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. New listings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at reaching employers early in their hiring process.

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