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Bri, Marketing

Thanks, Mother Nature.  Happy Holidays to you, too.

Pardon us for the moment of sarcasm, but the current insanity that’s happening at Heathrow — at last check, the airport has announced that fully less than 1/3 of its flights (both inbound and outbound) will be operating until after Christmas — is just one more major upheaval in a string of weather-related travel nightmares.  The 2010 Holiday Travel Season is upon us, and since Thanksgiving, the traveling public has been peppered with gloomy announcements of delays and cancellations, all courtesy of what meteorologists the world over are euphemistically calling “events.”  Yes, Mr. Weatherman, it’s pretty eventful out there. Continue reading “The Ripple Effect of Heathrow and Others” »

Chris, Business Development

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) today presented our home state of Rhode Island with its highest honor: the International Star Diamond Award. It’s the first U.S. State to receive the award, and only the 10th destination worldwide. Rhode Island’s Tourism Director said: “This is our industry’s Academy Awards. We are essentially receiving an Oscar, and certification that Rhode Island is a world-class destination offering some of the best natural beauty, culinary offerings, history and cultural attractions.”

Working in the travel insurance business, I’m constantly focused on helping people who are traveling away from home – for pleasure, visiting friends and family, or for business. Often I forget what’s in my own back yard. So this is a reminder to appreciate our local communities, and to preserve and protect them. As an avid traveler I encourage everyone to see the world (and visit InsureMyTrip.com before you go!)

But often times there’s something new to explore, right in our own back yard.