MOLLY KATYAL
Luxury Japan Travel Curator & Tour Guide
Osaka
Summary
Dynamic and passionate luxury tour creator and leader with four years of experience designing and guiding bespoke journeys across Japan. Renowned for captivating storytelling and revealing Japan’s hidden treasures with sophistication and authenticity. Skilled in curating luxury and boutique experiences for discerning travelers, seamlessly blending cultural insight with flawless logistical execution. Seeking to bring this expertise to new opportunities in luxury tourism or event planning, crafting inspiring, immersive, and unforgettable high-end experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Tour Director
Education First
01.2025 - Current
- Director of educational tours for student groups primarily from the United States and Canada, ensuring a safe, engaging, and culturally enriching travel experience. Coordinated logistics, managed group dynamics, and provided insightful commentary tailored to younger travelers. Fostering cross-cultural exchange while creating memorable and educational journeys.
Luxury Tour Guide
Abercrombie & Kent
08.2024 - Current
- Designing and leading bespoke luxury tours for high-end clientele, delivering immersive cultural experiences across Japan. Crafting personalized itineraries that combined comfort, exclusivity, and authentic engagement, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and memorable travel experiences. Managing all aspects of tour execution, including logistics, guest relations, and tailored cultural insights.
Interpreter
Yomiuri TV
05.2023 - Current
- Provided real-time interpretation between Hindi–Japanese and English–Japanese for television programs, including Miyaneya. Facilitated clear and accurate communication to support production, ensuring cultural nuance and context were maintained. Collaborated with production teams to deliver seamless linguistic support for broadcast content.
Tour Leader
For The Love of Travel
10.2021 - Current
- Specializing in designing and leading culturally immersive tours for American travelers aged 25–40, with a focus on creating engaging, authentic, and memorable experiences. Curating bespoke luxury and boutique itineraries for discerning clientele, ensuring highly personalized, seamless, and exceptional travel adventures.
Lecturer
Trajal Hospitality College
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Taught guiding techniques, professional travel-related conduct, and workplace mannerisms to hospitality students. Instruct on Japanese culture and English communication skills in a professional context, preparing students for careers in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
Education
Master's - Public Policy
Ritsumeikan University
Osaka, Japan01.2023
Skills
Japanese Culture & Heritage Expertise
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Tour Director
Education First
01.2025 - Current
Luxury Tour Guide
Abercrombie & Kent
08.2024 - Current
Interpreter
Yomiuri TV
05.2023 - Current
Lecturer
Trajal Hospitality College
03.2022 - 03.2024
Tour Leader
For The Love of Travel
10.2021 - Current
Master's - Public Policy
Ritsumeikan University