CIREside Chat August 2026: A Simple Thank You

August 19, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel This month’s message is simple. I really just wanted to say, “Thank you.”   Thank you for allowing CIRE Travel to be part of your vacations, your businesses, your celebrations, your reunions, your honeymoons, ...

What Ultra-High-Net-Worth Travelers Really Want From a Luxury Travel Advisor

August 13, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel I was recently asked by TravelPulse, a trusted news source for travel agents, suppliers and travelers, how travel advisors can attract ultra-high-net-worth clients. My answer began with something I strongly believe: Do not begin ...

Touring & Entertainment Travel: How Advisors Manage Multi-City, High-Pressure Itineraries

August 4, 2026

The show ends in Chicago at 10:45 p.m. By midnight, the crew is loading out, the talent is heading back to the hotel, and the tour manager is reviewing the next day’s call times in Los Angeles. One traveler is leaving before dawn. ...

Making Business Travel Effortless: A Workplace Benefit Employees Appreciate

July 29, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel For years, business travel was viewed as simply another business imperative. Employees traveled because they had to, not because they wanted to. That mindset is changing. Recent industry research shows that more companies are beginning ...

CIREside Chat July 2026: Confessions

July 24, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel I have a confession to make: I don't really like to travel. I know, it's an odd thing to hear from someone who owns a travel agency. People assume I'm constantly chasing the next ...