Aspom Travel Agency is a great travel deal company incorporated on the 2nd of February 2012 to provide support to people who wants to travel to any country in the world and also helps companies who wants to organize a group tour for their staff without stress. Aspom Travel Agency is committed to remaining well positioned and equipped to support our clients in their travel deals at a guaranteed lowest rates. In order to guarantee our clients efficient and high performance on jobs, Aspom has skilled, resourceful, goal oriented and team players.
Aspom Travel Agency succeed at arranging every travel services from visa processing, hotel reservations, flight reservation and giving our clients the most complete travel experience at the best price. Many of our clients prefer to work with us planning vacation trips in the USA and around the world as well - we gladly do all the shopping for them finding quality services on the market at the best price. Aspom Travel Agency mission and vision is to do our best to make your idea of a dream travel package happen.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Tour Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities
Organizing, planning and conducting long distance expeditions, travel, and tours for groups or individuals
Confirm reservations and show times, and deal with venue managers, ticket agents and promoters
Manage the schedules of the travel group and look after their finances
Accompany groups travelling by coach, or in some cases by plane, car or train
Welcome groups of holidaymakers at their starting points and announce details of travel arrangements and stop-over points
Check tickets and other relevant documents, seat allocations and any special requirements
Help with passport and immigration issues
Assist holidaymakers with check-in and settle them into their accommodation
Communicate a range of information on itineraries, destinations and culture
Inform passengers of arrival and departure times at each destination on the itinerary and ensure that all members of the group are back on the coach before departing from each stop
Develop a specialist area of knowledge
Use professional knowledge to answer questions from holidaymakers and to fulfil their expectations of the tour
Make sure all travel arrangements run according to plan and that accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory
Organise entry to attractions and transport, such as car hire
Ensure that the tour is running smoothly for individual members of the group
Respond to questions and offer help with any problems that arise, ranging from simple matters, such as directing a member of the group to the nearest chemist, to more serious issues, such as tracing lost baggage
Deal with emergencies, such as helping a holidaymaker who is ill or those needing to contact family members urgently
Make contact in advance with places to stay or visit to check details and arrangements
Liaise with hotels, coach companies, restaurants and other clients
Advise about facilities, such as sights, restaurants and shops, at each destination
Occasionally make accommodation bookings on proposed dates
Organise and attend tourism events, conferences, workshops, seminars and exhibitions
Write reports and maintain records
Provide feedback after a tour as part of a debrief session.
Come up with innovative ideas for winning new clients and acquiring new businesses from time to time.
Job Qualifications & Attributes
A good First Degree from a reputable educational institution
Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Travel and Tours industry
Demonstrable experience as a Tour Officer/Manager in similar roles in the past.
Experience and Formal training in Events Coordination
Security-conscious and highly professional.
Comfortable managing high-budget tours.
Being punctual.
Having public relations skills.
Polished logistical and problem-solving methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to alleviate the taxing emotions engendered by touring.
Must be proactive, creative and self-motivated, with strong networking / strategic marketing skills and ability to think "out of the box".