Santa’s itinerary isn’t the only one we check twice. This holiday season, CIRE’s travel elves are busy behind the scenes, watching over our clients’ travel plans. And, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Wishing you the happiest of holidays and smooth travels… …
CIRE Travel’s, Eric Hrubant, Takes the Stage in Visa’s Small Business Spotlight
Eric Hrubant, Chief Travel Planning Officer and owner of CIRE Travel, was recently featured writing his last check ever – for two employees none the less – in a VISA® Small Business Spotlight. Watch the video to hear Eric talk about his history …
Delta Renames and Revamps Cabin Choices
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel The airline’s new Delta One™, First Class, Delta Comfort+™, and Main Cabin will replace the former BusinessElite®, Economy ComfortTM and “Economy” cabin categories. First Class is still referred to as First Class. The new …
CIRE Travel Advisors Share Their Airport Picks for Best Amenities
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel When was the last time you actually enjoyed your time in an airport? If you’re like a lot of travelers, maybe never. But, airports are catching on to flyers’ needs and incorporating some unique …
The Best Experiences Happen When Your Travel Planner Goes the Extra Mile
The benefit of working with CIRE Travel is that you have a travel advisor going the extra mile for you. Your travel planner is doing more than just booking air and accommodations. You have an advocate if something goes wrong. Years of establishing …
CIRE Corporate Travel Planners: Jacks of All Travel, Masters of Fun
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Business travelers travel for one reason: work. But all work and no play can make employees dull. It doesn’t take fancy human behavior studies to prove those who feel their professional contributions are appreciated …
CIRE Looks At 2014 Meeting Travel Trends
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel When it comes to trends, the fashion industry has Fashion Week. Advertising has its Pantone Color of the Year. We corporate travel planners have a crystal ball. Not really, but being entrenched in group …
Cruises Offering Nearly Free Rides
This complete article was originally released by The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch on September 16, and features quotes from CIRE Travel President Eric Hrubant. It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Carnival recently, between the infamous “poop cruise” in February, when a ship lost power and …
CIRE Travel: A New Look, Name and Leader.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. We suppose this is true as we officially roll out our new agency brand, name and website. A lot of the changes have taken place behind the scenes. Others will be more obvious …