By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel In 2014, U.S. airlines generated combined revenue of more than $3.35 billion dollars in baggage fees alone, not counting the income earned from carry-on luggage. While these fees seem here to stay, here are …
Our Favorite Things: Travelteerism Lets Travelers See the World & Serve It Too
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel To travel responsibly has many different meanings for people. For some, being a responsible traveler means taking the necessary precautions to travel safely, being aware of your surroundings, dressing according to cultural norms and …
Our Favorite Things: 24 Hours in Chicago
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Saturday morning. Go time. A mid-morning flight is perfect. Not so early that you set the alarm earlier than a normal workday. Not so late that you miss out on sightseeing time. We have …
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 …
What To Expect As US Air And AA Loyalty Programs Merge
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Are you one of the millions of US Airways Dividend Miles members in the process of transitioning to the American’s AAdvantage program? If so, you needn’t do anything if you have a Dividend Miles …
Our Favorite Things: The Lenox Hotel, Boston, MA
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Great minds think alike. And all the other phrases explaining the Law of Attraction. That’s how it is between CIRE Travel and The Art of Hospitality’s Suzanne Goldberg. Booking a hotel for a client …
Don’t Know Economy From Your Premium Economy Class?
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Airlines That Embrace the “Pay More, Get More” Concept with the Best Premium Economy Class Never do those larger, more comfortable first class seats look more inviting than when you’re walking past them toward …
Our Favorite Things: Gardens NYC, New York
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel New York City in Spring at Gardens NYC Three words describe Gardens NYC best: tranquil, thoughtful and private – just right for a little alone time with just your thoughts, your partner, friends or …
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 …
Our Favorite Things: Inn at the Market, Seattle, Washington
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Part II of a II part series featuring our favorite Seattle homes away from home. Both Hotel Ändra and Inn at the Market are House of Kooser properties, which is no surprise since the …