How to hire travel planners
It takes a lot of coordination and planning to pull off a successful trip. Travel planners help reduce the administrative overhead of planning your own trips.
So how do you hire travel planners? What follows are some tips for finding top travel planners on Upwork.
How to shortlist travel planning professionals
As you’re browsing available travel planning consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Organization skills. You want a travel planner who will be able to translate your travel ideas into a concrete travel plan, whether it’s into a Word document or Google Sheets.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., planning trips through Google Calendar).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular travel planner.
How to write an effective travel planning job post
With a clear picture of your ideal travel planner in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective travel planning job post should include:
- Scope of work: From writing travel plans to booking trips, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain administrative tools, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Ready to save time planning your next trip? Log in and post your travel planning job on Upwork today.