We learned a new word from our friend, Martin Larsson of Hotel Labs: hemmablind. It’s a Swedish word that translates to “home-blind.” You know, how you never appreciate the things in your own hometown (until you leave). We love to travel, but we do …
8 Questions With… Andy Swann, Owner at Andy Swann Voyage and One of Our Luxury Travel Team’s Partners
You may have travelled to Paris, Bordeaux, Provence, the French Riviera… But did you see the REAL France? The France that can’t be Googled? If you’re looking for an authentic, local, luxury travel experience, you’ve got to meet our friend and one of …
8 Questions With… Stacey Colonna, Global Account Director at Marriott International Luxury Brands
Ritz-Carlton. St. Regis. W. Bulgari. EDITION. The Luxury Collection. Did you know all of these iconic, luxury hotel brands are part of Marriott? When our team at CIRE has any special requests at these hotels or need VIP amenities/services for our business or leisure …
8 Questions With… Thiago Fortunato, Regional Sales Manager at Relais & Châteaux
When traveling for business or pleasure, what you eat can be as important as where you stay. One of our favorite brands that takes great care and pride in both gastronomy and luxury accommodations is Relais & Châteaux. CIRE COO Amy Brueckner was …
8 Questions With… Gary Stevens, Executive Director of Sales at EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Our success at CIRE Travel is built on relationships: Great relationships with our loyal clients who trust us with their most important business trips, luxury vacations and honeymoons; and great, long-term relationships with our incredible partners in the travel industry. We’d like to …
8 Questions With… Kylie Ranger, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hotel Emblem
CIRE president, Eric Hrubant met this month’s 8 Questions interviewee on a 2013 FAM trip to the then newly opened Hotel Zetta. FAM is short for “familiarization.” Travel advisors are invited on FAM trips so that they can personally experience hotels, airlines, and …
Summer Road Trip: New England
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Spring is in the air. Shots are in the arms. The feeling of hope is almost palpable. As your trusted travel advisor, my top priority is to equip you with the knowledge you need …
8 Questions With… Sari Freeman, Founder of Passages of Distinction
Fluent in two languages, conversational in three, yoga enthusiast, world traveler and one of the original “Club Kids” (literally…her parents owned famed 60s night club, The Electric Circus), Sari Freeman is a true Renaissance Woman. Sari, who is also Founder of Passages of …
8 Questions With… Karen Magee, Senior Vice President of Advisor Engagement and Partnerships, Tzell Travel Group
CIRE Travel is an independent affiliate of Tzell, part of Internova Travel group, which is one of the top 10 travel management firms in the world according to Travel Weekly’s 2020 Power List. And one of our favorite power players, and biggest advocates, at …
8 Questions With… Suzanne Goldberg, Founder of The Art of Hospitality
This is the 10th edition of our “8 Questions With…” interview series. We love shining a spotlight on our trusted partners in the luxury travel industry. When we say, “Now you know people who know people,” these are the “people” we know! And …