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ABDUSALAM CHELAMPADATH

JEDDAH,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished Travel Services Specialist with over 24 years of experience in corporate travel management, out of which 15 years at IsDB, H Q, Jeddah under the Travel Unit. An expert in vendor negotiations, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such as Sabre and Amadeus, with in-depth knowledge of IATA procedures. Proficiency in SAP-ERP. My key achievements include enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and reducing corporate travel costs via strategic planning. Ensured efficient and cost-effective travel services; moreover, maximized client satisfaction with an emphasis on improving service quality.

Seeking the Travel Services Specialist position at the IsDB, where I can bring my extensive travel planning and vendor management skills to support your mission of delivering exceptional travel solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Travel Services Specialist

Intercontinental Travel Co, Lufthansa City Center
Jeddah
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Providing corporate travel solutions for The Diaverum Saudi Arabia
  • Managing travel arrangements for VIP clients and officials
  • Providing all sorts of Travel Solutions such as Air transport, Accommodations and Car Rentals
  • Taking Care of The Tamer Group of Companies Travel requirements
  • Handling Airline Bookings of Companies like, Swissport, Top Talent Co., etc.

Senior Travel Executive

AL Rajhi Aviation Co., IsDB HQ, Implant Office
Jeddah
02.2009 - 03.2024
  • Provided corporate travel solutions for businesses, conferences, and leisure
  • Supported Travel Unit, IsDB to Create Fare Benchmarking for all global destinations for Business Trips, Education and Scholarship, Annual Vacations, etc.
  • Extended help to the Travel Unit in Tailoring IsDB needs in up-linking Sabre to the Getthere software by attending continuous calls in the initial stage and shared my expertise in Sabre GDS software
  • Negotiated competitive airfare and hotel rates to reduce travel costs
  • Created complex, cost-effective itineraries for IsDB officials, especially IsDB Presidents and other Key personalities
  • Timely submission of Amex CTA documents in a systematic way to the FCD
  • Independently handled events like MCDM, Dec’2023
  • Maintained compliance with IsDB travel policies and guidelines
  • Active support for Repatriation Flight Operation and Charter Flight Operation during the Pandemic and Tashkent Annual Meeting, respectively
  • Addressed travel issues, cancellations, and refunds efficiently
  • Prepared and maintained accurate electronic travel records and documents
  • Researched industry trends and attended conferences to enhance product knowledge
  • Supplied travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday material (guides, maps, event programs, etc)
  • Handled unforeseen problems and complaints, and determined eligibility for money returns
  • Attended conferences to maintain familiarity with tourism and Travel trends
  • Maintained relationships with key personalities of the industry (airliners, hoteliers, charter companies, travel agents, car rentals, etc.)
  • Reached the revenue and profit targets

Counter Staff Supervisor

Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.
India
09.2004 - 01.2009
  • Managed day-to-day operations for Asia's largest travel agency
  • Trained staff on major GDS systems
  • Resolved airline ticketing issues for colleagues
  • Enhanced customer relations with strong communication
  • Identified and implemented health and safety improvements
  • Completed tasks quickly to drive team success
  • Exceeded customer expectations with exceptional service
  • Demonstrated product benefits to capture customer interest

Senior Executive

Airtravel Enterprises India Ltd
Calicut
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Researched various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc
  • Diagnosed the clients' specifications and wishes and suggested suitable travel packages or services
  • Organized travels from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation etc
  • Supplied travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday material (guides, maps, event programs etc)
  • Collected deposits and balances
  • Utilized promotional techniques and prepared promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages
  • Handled unforeseen problems and complaints and determined eligibility for money returns
  • Attended conferences to maintain familiarity with tourism trends
  • Created and updated electronic records of clients
  • Maintained relationships with key persons
  • Kept financial statements and documents
  • Reached the revenue and profit targets

Education

Foundation Degree in Arts - HUMANITIES

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
MALAPPURAM/INDIA

SSLC - undefined

DBHS
Thachampara, India

BA - ECONOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
INDIA

Skills

  • Global Distribution System (GDS)
  • SAP Training
  • Online Booking Engine SAP-ERP (Getthere experience)
  • IATA Knowledge
  • Sabre Red Work Space 360
  • Amadeus Reservation & Ticketing
  • Galileo Document Production
  • Ms Office
  • Corporate Deal Fares negotiations
  • Problem-solving during flight disruptions
  • Negotiation Skills

Accomplishments

  • Reduced travel costs considerably by leveraging strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
  • Successfully managed over multiple vendor relationships, ensuring high service quality and prompt issue resolution.
  • Achieved a high level of customer satisfaction through effective negotiation and individualized travel solutions.
  • • AL Rajhi Aviation for best productivity -2013-2014

    • Emirates -Various Certificates year after year for outstanding sales

  • Islamic Development Bank -Various certificates for Annual Meeting ticketing and other supports like Repatriation flight, Charter flight etc.

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Advanced

Interests

  • Reading
  • Social Activities
  • Travelling

Timeline

Senior Travel Services Specialist

Intercontinental Travel Co, Lufthansa City Center
03.2024 - 06.2025

Senior Travel Executive

AL Rajhi Aviation Co., IsDB HQ, Implant Office
02.2009 - 03.2024

Counter Staff Supervisor

Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2004 - 01.2009

Senior Executive

Airtravel Enterprises India Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004

SSLC - undefined

DBHS

Foundation Degree in Arts - HUMANITIES

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

BA - ECONOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
ABDUSALAM CHELAMPADATH