05 Aug
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Gogo Tours
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Ontario
05 Aug
Gogo Tours
Ontario
Director of Operations Chinese Travel (Cantonese and Mandarin)
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About GoGo Tours
GoGo Tours Ltd. is a well-established travel company specializing in fully organized international group tours , serving a primarily Chinese-speaking customer base. With decades of experience and a global supplier network, we operate complex, high-touch travel programs across Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and other long-haul destinations .
As the business continues to scale, we are seeking a Director of Operations to lead execution, ensure profitability, and professionalize core operational processes.
The Role
The Director of Operations is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing end-to-end tour operations, planning, supplier coordination, and execution quality . This role works closely with ownership, finance, sales, and land operations to ensure tours are viable, profitable, and delivered to GoGo Tours’ standards.
This is an ideal role for an experienced operator who is comfortable making decisions, managing complexity, and handling real-time operational issues.
Key Responsibilities
Tour Planning, Capacity & Forecasting
Own weekly tour capacity monitoring , including forward-looking forecasts to prevent sell-outs and support demand
Develop and maintain annual tour forecasts (e.g., 2027 planning), including capacity planning and tour sequencing
Review booking velocity and collaborate with land operations to confirm which tours proceed, expand, consolidate, or cancel
Flight & Land Operations Oversight
Conduct weekly reviews of air ticket cost sheets to ensure flights are priced correctly and booked on time
Perform ongoing reviews of land operations booking status , supplier readiness, and execution risk
Work directly with land suppliers to resolve operational issues,
including after-hours problem-solving when required
Select and approve hotels in collaboration with land suppliers to optimize margins while maintaining product quality
Financial Control & Profitability
Protect and improve tour profitability through margin monitoring, tour consolidation, hotel renegotiation, and sourcing of new suppliers
Approve refunds and wire transfers in line with internal controls and company policy
Partner with ownership and finance to ensure strong margin discipline across all departures
Customer Experience & Quality Control
Review and approve customer service communications , particularly escalated or sensitive matters
Monitor and analyze weekly customer survey results , identifying trends and driving corrective actions
Tour Execution & Staffing
Create and approve tour leader assignments across all departures
Act as the senior escalation point for complex tour execution issues before, during, and after departure
Events & Strategic Initiatives
Lead planning and execution of GoG Travels Travel Shows , coordinating across sales, operations, and support teams
Support new tour launches, operational scaling initiatives, and continuous process improvements
Qualifications & Experience
3+ years experience in operations management, ideally within travel, tour operations, hospitality, or logistics
Proven experience managing complex, multi-step operational workflows
Robust leadership and decision-making capabilities
Experience working directly with international suppliers and ground operators
Financial and operational acumen, with a strong understanding of margins and cost controls
Experience with CRM
English fluency required
Cantonese fluency required
Mandarin fluency required
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📌 Director of Operations Chinese Travel (Cantonese and Mandarin) (Ontario)
🏢 Gogo Tours
📍 Ontario