Product Lead (Travel)

About Rayna Tours:

Rayna Tours is a leading DMC and travel solutions provider based in the UAE, renowned for its end-to-end control of services including desert safaris, city tours, dhow cruises, visa processing, and international holiday packages. With over 200 vehicles, two desert camps, and strong global partnerships, we deliver exceptional experiences across both B2C and B2B channels.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Lead Travel to take full ownership of our holiday product portfolio. This role is critical for designing high-conversion travel packages, driving destination launches, and ensuring product competitiveness across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of international travel markets, pricing strategies, and customer preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Management:

Design, develop, and manage holiday packages for both inbound and outbound markets.

Conduct regular competitor benchmarking and market research to identify trending destinations.

Launch new destinations and optimize existing packages based on client feedback and analytics.

Ensure product content, pricing, and inclusions are accurately maintained across all sales channels.

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional travel products and campaigns.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination:

Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, DMCs, airlines, and transport providers.

Negotiate competitive rates, exclusivity, and added-value inclusions.

Ensure all suppliers meet service-level agreements and customer expectations.

Product Strategy & Analytics:

Analyze product performance and conversion metrics to optimize offerings.

Identify gaps in product portfolio and suggest improvements or innovations.

Develop pricing models that ensure profitability and market competitiveness.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelors degree in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, or Business Administration.

5-8 years of relevant experience in travel product development and management.

Strong destination knowledge especially UAE, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.

Excellent negotiation, planning, and vendor management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and travel industry tools (GDS/OTA/CRM platforms).

Creative, analytical, and proactive mindset.

Preferred:

Experience in a DMC or travel aggregator setup.

Familiarity with Rayna Tours portfolio and UAE travel trends.

Fluency in English; additional language(s) is a plus.