IMRAN SHAUKAT PARKAR
Travel Executive
Chiplun
Summary
GDS Specialist and Corporate Travel Consultant with 16+ years of experience in leading TMCs across UAE, Qatar, and India. Expert in Sabre, Amadeus, and Galileo, with a strong track record in handling global corporate accounts. Adept at resolving schedule changes, managing disruptions, supporting VIP travelers, and working in fast-paced, SLA-driven environments.
Corporate Travel Consultant with laser-like focus on marketing and providing customer satisfaction. Exceptional scheduler with expertise in time management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Travel Consultant
Orient Travels L.L.C
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Focus: Corporate Travel (CWT ME) | Sabre & Amadeus | Urgent Travel Handling for corporate employees in line with SOPs.
- Create and modify PNRs using Sabre, Amadeus & Travelport, ensuring accuracy and fare compliance.
- Book hotels using TBO, Rezlife, Web beds and reconcile payments with suppliers.
- Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
- Ensure SLA adherence for corporate travelers and maintain queue management.
Frontline Sales Agent & GDS Support
Etraveli Online Travel Agency
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Focus: Rebooking | Fare Comparison | Customer Support | Refund Escalations
- Handled flight rebooking, cancellations, and voluntary/involuntary changes via phone & chat.
- Compared fare options on Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo for reissues.
- Processed ancillaries including EMD issuance (baggage, seats, insurance).
- Escalated refund cases and complex schedule change issues to backend/TMC teams.
- Sent secure payment links and resolved real-time booking issues.
Travel Consultant
Victoria Travels
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Focus: Corporate Accounts | Hotel Reservations | Customer Handling
- Managed travel for corporate clients such as Builders, Tabb Engineering, UPTC, and Erga Qatar.
- Completed daily sales and reconciliation reports.
Senior Travel Consultant
Kanoo Travels
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Focus: Corporate Accounts | International Hotel Sourcing
- Booked hotels via suppliers in Turkey & Russia for corporate projects.
- Ensured accurate daily reporting and cost control.
- Managed high-profile accounts, ensuring seamless coordination of complex international itineraries for VIP clientele.
- Handled sensitive personal data with discretion.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized travel recommendations and itinerary planning.
Travel Consultant
Dnata Travels
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Focus: HRG (Hogg Robinson Group) Global Accounts
- Provided travel support for HRG global corporate customers.
- Created PNRs, processed reissues, and handled hotel/car bookings.
Travel Consultant
Alshamel Travels
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Focus: Hewlett Packard Corporate Travel | Ticketing & Refunds
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Coordinated both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare, hotel and rental car reservations.
- Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
Business Travel Consultant
Royal Wings Tourism L.L.C
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Focus: Corporate Travel | Walk-in Customers | Refunds
Education
Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Science
04-2006
Skills
GDS Systems: Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo
TMC Operations: Corporate Travel Management, VIP Travel, SLA Compliance, Travel arrangements
Ticketing & Fares: Reissues, Rerouting, Fare Construction, Exchanges, Refunds
Airline Processes: VOID, EMD issuance, Ancillary sales, Schedule Change Handling
Certification
Sabre GDS Training
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 03 Dec 1980
- Marital Status: Married
- Passport: P6267075 (Valid until 2026)
Timeline
Travel Consultant - Orient Travels L.L.C
12.2022 - 01.2026
Frontline Sales Agent & GDS Support - Etraveli Online Travel Agency
06.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Consultant - Victoria Travels
12.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Travel Consultant - Kanoo Travels
10.2014 - 09.2018
Travel Consultant - Dnata Travels
06.2013 - 07.2014
Travel Consultant - Alshamel Travels
05.2010 - 05.2013
Business Travel Consultant - Royal Wings Tourism L.L.C
10.2008 - 04.2010
University of Pune - Bachelor, Pharmaceutical Science