Important Notes for Applicants
📌 The ideal candidate is a senior travel professional with 12–20 years of experience in luxury travel, bespoke journeys, or experiential hospitality. Prior exposure to UHNI clients, luxury lifestyle brands, or global experiential travel firms is highly essential.
📌 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.
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📌 Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai or open to relocation to Mumbai within reasonable timelines.
📌 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.
About the Company
HR Interface Recruitment Consulting has been exclusively retained to hire for our client : a leading global Sports Experiential Travel & Luxury Hospitality organization with a growing Luxury Experiential Travel brand .
The group has offices in India, UAE, Singapore and North America and is 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 recently launched a bespoke luxury experiential travel brand that designs once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
The Luxury Experiential Travel arm curates :
- Tailor-made itineraries to the world’s most special and remote destinations
- High-end journeys integrating top luxury stays, deep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact experiences
- Partnerships with futuristic travel experiences (e.g. space / stratosphere concepts, polar expeditions, ultra-luxury resorts, etc.)
- “Trip of a Lifetime” concepts for UHNI families, entrepreneurs, and global leaders
The company sits at the intersection of luxury travel, global sports, and high-touch hospitality for HNIs, UHNIs, and premium corporate clients.
Role Summary
Company : Global Sports & Luxury Experiential Travel Leader (Name shared during process)Official Designation : Chief Travel Curator (Travel Leadership Position)Function : UHNI / Luxury Experiential Travel Design & CurationYears of Experience : Typically 12–20+ years in luxury travel, experiential travel, UHNI travel design, or leadership roles in high-end travel firms.Job Type : Full-time, On-site, 5-day weekWork Location : Lower Parel, Mumbai (Head Office)Reporting To : Founder & CEOTeam Size : Leads a team of 6–7 senior travel designers / curatorsGeographic Exposure : Global – India, Middle East, Asia, and international UHNI clientsCompensation Band : ₹25 – 45 LPA , based on relevant experience, interview performance & last drawn compensation (inclusive of fixed & variable compensation)Position Overview
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 :
The most unique and exclusive accommodationsCurated local experiences and rare accessDeep cultural immersion, adventure, and impact-driven elementsYou 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.
The role demands someone who combines :
Sharp luxury travel knowledgeUHNI client understandingStrong DMC / partner networks , andThe ability to lead and inspire a team of talented travel designers.Key Responsibilities :
1. Luxury Travel Design & Curation
Collaborate directly with UHNI clients and their families / representatives to deeply understand their travel aspirations, preferences, and constraints.Design highly personalized itineraries that may include :Private villas, luxury hotels, and exclusive retreatsRemote, rare, and “bucket list” destinationsCurated experiences that blend culture, gastronomy, adventure, wellness, philanthropy, and accessIntegrate sports, adventure, and experiential elements where relevant, ensuring each journey feels unique, meaningful, and meticulously curated.2. UHNI Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted travel advisor to UHNI clients, entrepreneurs, CXOs, and global families.Guide clients on best seasons, access windows, invitation-only experiences, safety, logistics, and value .Maintain high standards of discretion, confidentiality, and white-glove service .3. Partner & DMC Network Management
Leverage and expand relationships with global DMCs, luxury hotels, villas, cruise partners, and niche experience providers .Continuously scout new, futuristic, and rare experiences that are not easily accessible to the public.Negotiate preferential arrangements and ensure superior on-ground service for clients.4. Trendspotting & Product Innovation
Stay ahead of global luxury travel trends , sustainability and impact travel, experiential formats, and emerging destinations.Translate insights into new product concepts and signature journeys for the brand.Collaborate with marketing / brand teams to craft compelling narratives around these journeys.5. Team Leadership & Mentorship
Lead and manage a team of 6–7 travel designers / curators .Set standards for research, itinerary quality, client communication, and documentation .Coach the team on UHNI expectations, luxury brand behaviour, and global destination knowledge .Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and obsession with detail.Qualifications & Skill Sets
Education : Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s in Business, Hospitality, Tourism, or Luxury Management is an added advantage.Professional Background :
Candidate should have previously held one or more of the following :
Entrepreneur / Founder of a travel startup or boutique travel firmLeadership role at a reputable luxury experiential travel firmSenior travel designer / curator from any of the following types of firms (illustrative examples) :Global luxury travel designersLifestyle concierge / UHNI membership platformsHigh-end adventure / expedition travel brandsUHNI-focused travel desks of premium financial or card networksExperience & Skills :
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the luxury travel domainDemonstrated ability to design dream itineraries and manage demanding UHNI expectationsEstablished relations with travel partners and DMCsStrong track record in stakeholder management, specifically UHNI clientsAbility to research luxury travel trends, destinations, and experiences and provide clients with the best guidanceAccess to or ability to unlock truly unique and rare experiences that are not available to the general publicPrior experience in leading and managing a team (5–7 members or more)High standard of communication, grooming, and presentation – comfortable dealing with very affluent, well-travelled clientsObsession with detail, quality, and client delightA genuine passion for global travel and new frontiers (e.g. polar, space / stratosphere, remote wilderness, etc.)Why This Role Stands Out
✨ Lead the experiential travel design mandate for a globally reputed luxury travel company.
✨ Direct visibility to the CEO and involvement in global strategy.
✨ Unique opportunity to create travel experiences that go far beyond luxury — rare, authentic, and invitation-only.
✨ Competitive compensation, international exposure, and the chance to redefine luxury travel.
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