In-House Travel Advisor
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Solid opportunity with a competitive salary for candidates passionate about travel and client interactions, along with potential for growth.
- Salary range: $65,000–$70,000 plus commission.
- Strong focus on client engagement and personalization
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.
Pros
- Great opportunity to work directly with high-end clients.
- Room for career growth in travel advisory roles.
- Engaging work environment with dynamic challenges.
Cons
- May require late or irregular hours for client responsiveness.
- Potential pressure due to high client expectations.
- Need for impeccable organizational skills to manage multiple clients.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site in NYC
Good fit
- Aspiring travel consultants eager to learn.
- Individuals passionate about high-quality customer experiences.
- Candidates comfortable in dynamic and engaging settings.
Not recommended for
- Those without a customer service background.
- Individuals looking for fixed schedules.
- Candidates not interested in travel or hospitality.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Fora
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.
We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
- LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024
- Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
- Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
- And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
About The Role
We are seeking a Travel Advisor to play an essential role in Fora’s in-house travel operations team. This position focuses on supporting the Director of Travel Sales and the Senior Travel Advisors in managing travel for a select group of our high-touch, VIP clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing hotel options, checking rates, drafting trip quotes, and reconfirming upcoming stays. You will also support the research of destinations to help guide clients on their travel plans.
As part of the sales team, you’ll assist in the day-to-day operations of Fora’s growing VIP clientele while collaborating with suppliers to ensure a seamless travel experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about travel and hospitality, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and pull hotel options that align with client preferences, ensuring accurate rates and availability
- Reconfirm hotel stays and other reservations in advance of travel to ensure everything is in place
- Research destinations to assist in providing clients with tailored recommendations, local insights, and logistical details to enhance their travel experience
- Support responses to time-sensitive inquiries and make adjustments to bookings as needed
- Build client itineraries using itinerary creation platform
- Assist with coordination of ground transportation, excursions, and special requests for VIP clients
- Manage client profiles in the CRM, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is recorded
- Support post-travel feedback collection and assist with client follow-up as necessary
- Stay up-to-date on the latest travel trends, hotel openings, and new destination information to provide clients with cutting-edge recommendations
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to work full-time in our office in Lower Manhattan Monday-Thursday
- 2-4 years of prior professional experience, including internships or part-time roles
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and suppliers
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially when managing multiple bookings and inquiries simultaneously
- Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and similar collaboration tools. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus
- A self-starter with strong organizational skills, capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for travel and providing outstanding customer service to high-end clients
Compensation
Annual Salary: $65k - $70k + commission + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.
Other benefits include:
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellhub Memberships
- 401k plan with company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
Our Values
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
