Lucrecia Lakhrajh
@lucrecialakhrajh
Senior travel consultant delivering bespoke luxury and corporate travel experiences.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated Senior Travel Consultant with over 17 years’ experience designing personalized travel for leisure and business clients, including high-net-worth and VIP customers. I excel in end-to-end itinerary creation, supplier negotiation, CRM-driven relationship management, and using GDS platforms such as Amadeus and Galileo to deliver seamless, detail-oriented service.
My career highlights include top sales consultant awards, leading B2C and B2B wholesale operations, training agents, and managing complex group and FIT bookings across international destinations. I bring strong financial and technical acumen, proactive disruption management, and a client-centric ethos focused on creating memorable travel experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Travel Consultant
Investec Travel
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Consult with high-net-worth clients to curate bespoke end-to-end luxury travel experiences, maintain supplier relationships, and manage disruptions to ensure seamless service.
Senior Travel Consultant
V.I.P Travel & Tours
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)
Managed bookings for air, accommodation, transfers and car hire, created tailor-made packages, and supported visa and insurance processes while coordinating supplier bookings and marketing packages.
Senior Travel Consultant
Avoca Travel
Apr 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Served B2C and B2B clients, delivered top sales performance, negotiated supplier rates, coordinated group and FIT bookings, and managed after-hours emergencies and quality control.
Senior Travel Consultant
XL Sandown Travel
May 2015 - Feb 2016 (9 months)
Booked international and domestic travel, designed tailor-made packages and cruises, and supported walk-in clients while selling group and escorted tour products.
Senior Travel Consultant
One Stop Travel & Tours
Oct 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 6 months)
Top-performing consultant handling international and domestic bookings, tailor-made packages, cruises, and walk-in client service while managing online and DMC bookings.
Junior Travel Consultant
Harvey World Travel
Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Handled leisure international and domestic bookings, developed website packages, and supported retail office operations and marketing initiatives.
Junior Travel Consultant
One Stop Travel & Tours
Jan 2008 - Feb 2011 (3 years 1 month)
Executed international and domestic bookings, created marketing packages and advertising, and supported fairs and mall promotions to drive retail sales.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Amadeus
Certificate, Travel Reservation Systems
2014 - 2014
Activities and societies: Amadeus GDS training
Completed a full-course Amadeus certification in 2014 covering GDS functionality and booking processes.
Kwa-Zulu Natal Tourism Training Centre
Diploma, Travel & Tourism
2006 - 2007
Activities and societies: Development of Tourism Industry, Development of the Local Tourism, Related Tourism Service
Completed a Diploma in Travel & Tourism covering customer service, car rental, marketing operations, international tourism, and people development.
Galileo
Certificate, Travel Reservation Systems
2007 - 2007
Activities and societies: Galileo Software
Completed a Galileo certification focused on Galileo reservation software.
Crossmoor Secondary School
Matric (Secondary School Certificate), General Secondary Education
Completed secondary education (Matric) with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, Computers, and Travel & Tourism.
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Location
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