TD Travel & Communications Manager

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Responsibilities includes managing airline ticketing, hotel pre-stay confirmations, and alternate travel arrangements for tour assignments, training, and other staff events supporting 400+ Tauck Directors worldwide. Evaluates, manages, and approves special travel and layover requests outside of standard travel policy, ensuring appropriate cost control, policy compliance, and operational effectiveness. Participates in additional projects and cross-functional team initiatives as required to support business needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and finalize airline reservations for Tauck Directors through the CRS system, ensuring a high level of accuracy and cost efficiency. Exercise sound judgment in ticketing decisions to secure optimal pricing while effectively balancing operational needs, individual travel preferences, and compliance with company travel policies. Own and manage the Tour Director Communication process, ensuring the 45-day pre-departure email is consistently distributed in a timely manner and actively monitored for special requests, escalations, and service needs. Manage and maintain a minimum 30-day advance booking window prior to departure to support optimal airline ticket pricing Manage Tauck Director special travel requests that fall outside standard company policy, clearly communicating any associated incremental costs. Accurately document and track these requests to ensure transparency and proper processing of p