When our team of travel experts here at CIRE heard we were interviewing Pedro from Hyatt for our latest “8 questions” article, here were some of the comments we got: “A ball of great energy!” “Gregarious, friendly, and personable.” “Passionate, electric, enthusiastic.” “One …
8 Questions With… Bart van de Brug, Regional General Manager at Lore Group
Do you remember your favorite hotel stay? Maybe it was the perfectly curated, luxe décor. Perhaps it was the amazing view from your private balcony. Or possibly the convivial lobby bar with a great vibe and attentive staff. There’s a certain magic to …
8 Questions With… June Muenzer, Business Development Executive with Star Clippers
CIRE Travel CFO Mark Pizza went on his first FAM trip back in the fall. He had an amazing time visiting his family homeland in Italy. But this wasn’t just any ordinary trip: Mark traveled with Star Clippers, sailing on a tall ship …
8 Questions With… Greg Kooser, Owner & Founder of House of Kooser Collection
It’s the beginning of a new year and the beginning of the fifth year that we’ve been interviewing our travel industry partners in the ongoing series, “8 Questions With.” We love shining a spotlight on our trusted partners in the luxury travel industry. …
8 Questions With… Dale Woods, Senior Director of Business Development with PONANT
Most people fall into one of two categories: cruise person or not-a-cruise person. If you’re in the latter camp, maybe it’s the giant size of the ships that scares you off. Or the huge crowds. Perhaps it’s the fear of getting bored onboard. …
Travel Can Heal
By Jackie Roby Jackie Roby is the founder and CEO of Inspired Journey Consulting and a trusted friend of CIRE Travel. A 20-plus-year travel and hospitality industry veteran, Jackie has been on her own healing journey for more than two decades. We asked her …
8 Questions With… Shagun Saluja, Senior Sales Account Executive with Delta Air Lines
Our team of luxury and corporate travel experts is often asked: what’s the best strategy for making long-haul flights comfortable? Watch a movie marathon, bring a good book, or just catch up on your sleep? We get an unconventional tip from a bona …
8 Questions With… Shannon Byrne, Director of Leisure Sales for Virgin Hotels Collection
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin is a brand that has spanned many industries over the last 50+ years: music, airlines, trains, cosmetics, Formula One, media, wine & spirits, space travel, and, of course, the hotel industry! Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition recently merged, …
8 Questions With… Simon Rodrigues, Director of Sales and Marketing at Raffles Boston
Frequent international travelers are likely familiar with the Raffles Hotel brand. With over 20 locations around Asia, the South Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, Raffles Hotels are well-known for their iconic service and elegance. Since the first hotel opened in 1887, …
🥂 Cheers to 10 Years! 🍾
They say you can’t get where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been. To mark our 10th anniversary, we pulled out our business goals from 2013. What a journey it’s been from Day One, to our 5th anniversary, through today. To …