Remote Trip Research Assistant

Role Overview

We are looking for a Remote Trip Research Assistant who can bring precision, speed, and a sense of exploration to our team. In this fully remote position, you will support the travel planning process by curating destination insights, coordinating itinerary components, and ensuring all trip details meet traveler expectations. This position is ideal for an individual with a natural sense of inquiry, who is highly organized and passionate about delivering accurate and inspiring travel research. If you have a flair for logistics and an enthusiasm for global cultures, you could be the perfect fit.

Annual Salary: $79,439

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on destinations, accommodations, cultural norms, and activities to support trip planning efforts.
• Analyze traveler profiles and preferences to personalize trip suggestions effectively.
• Cross-reference travel data from verified sources, guidebooks, and tourism boards to ensure relevance and accuracy
• Present concise research summaries to travel consultants or clients in accessible formats.
• Collaborate with team members to update internal knowledge bases and destination databases.
• Monitor travel alerts, visa changes, seasonal patterns, and local events to adjust recommendations proactively.
• Research and recommend lesser-known yet safe and enriching travel experiences
• Support itinerary design by researching transportation options, costs, time zones, and climate trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel planning, tourism research, or virtual assistant roles with a travel focus
• Familiarity with booking platforms, mapping tools, and review aggregators
• Strong command of English with exceptional reading comprehension and summarization skills
• Adept at using spreadsheets, cloud databases, and research tools like Google Scholar, Rome2Rio, or TripAdvisor
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines independently in a fully remote setting
• Attention to detail when documenting data, costs, and logistical recommendations
• A working understanding of global geography, cultures, and time zones
• Bachelor's degree in Travel & Tourism, Communications, Geography, or equivalent field preferred

Tools and Technology

• Project management platforms like Asana or Trello for task coordination
• Cloud collaboration tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Research aggregators and travel databases, including Viator, Culture Trip, and Booking.com
• Real-time messaging apps like Slack or Microsoft Teams for quick team check-ins
• Interactive mapping and routing tools such as Google Maps, Rome2Rio, and local transit apps
• Internal CMS and knowledge-sharing platforms to track evolving travel trends

Work Environment

This is a remote-only role, offering you the flexibility to work from home, a co-working space, or while exploring new destinations. We foster a culture of clarity, curiosity, and connection, where team members across different time zones collaborate on delivering unforgettable experiences. Daily communication is maintained through asynchronous updates, ensuring the workflow remains fluid without the need for constant meetings.

Expect a collaborative digital environment where your research is valued and utilized across multiple departments, from trip designers to client relations. We prioritize mutual respect, efficiency, and data accuracy.

What You’ll Contribute

As a Remote Trip Research Assistant, your work directly shapes the experiences of travelers. By uncovering unique excursions, uncovering cultural etiquette, or flagging logistical risks, you’ll help create unforgettable journeys that align with each traveler’s vision. Your impact lies not just in data but in insight—turning a simple location into a profoundly personal, thoughtfully curated destination.

Growth Opportunities

Our team believes in the importance of lifelong learning and continuous advancement. As you demonstrate excellence in trip research and coordination, there are avenues to grow into roles such as Senior Travel Analyst, Trip Curator, or Destination Content Lead. We support ongoing education and certifications related to travel planning, international policy, and digital research skills.

Team members have advanced into roles that enable them to lead destination launches, host virtual workshops on cultural immersion, or collaborate closely with tour operators to develop exclusive offerings.

What We’re Looking For

We’re excited to meet detail-oriented professionals who:

• Find joy in digging deep into reliable travel sources
• Can distill large amounts of information into clear summaries
• Feel comfortable balancing multiple assignments in a fast-moving digital workspace
• Understand what makes travel safe, inspiring, and seamlessly executed
• Are driven by purpose, precision, and a passion for exploration

Why Join Us?

Working with us means being part of a globally connected team that values clarity, research integrity, and exceptional traveler support. We blend the structure of a high-performing organization with the freedom of a remote lifestyle. You’ll gain exposure to real-world trip design processes and contribute to authentic, enriching travel solutions for a wide range of clients.

We don’t just encourage creativity—we depend on it. Each project challenges you to go beyond basic searches and build something insightful, valuable, and personalized. Your role isn’t just to collect data. It’s to shape how people experience the world.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re energized by thoughtful research, have an intuitive understanding of travel planning, and are ready to work in a dynamic remote team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us turn thoughtful research into memorable adventures.