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 ...

Mérida is Hot! Discover Why It Should Be Your Next Mexico Getaway

July 16, 2026

By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents When most travelers begin planning a trip to Mexico, their minds usually drift toward turquoise water, chic resorts, and the beaches of Cancun, Tulum or Los Cabos. But venture ...

How Group Air Travel Works: What Companies Should Know Before Booking Large Travel Blocks

July 9, 2026

Booking a block of airline seats feels like it should work the way a restaurant reservation does: call ahead, give a headcount, show up. It does not. A group air contract is closer to a lease. There is a minimum commitment, a deadline ...

The Joys of Traveling to Spain’s Lesser-Visited Cities

July 1, 2026

By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents Ask someone about their travels to Spain, and they’ll likely mention Barcelona or Madrid, citing unmissable sights like the Basilica of the Sagrada Família and the Prado. But ask ...