Tourism Cares successfully hosted a recent volunteer day in conjunction with 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
I was honored to be among the over 150 volunteers from the travel and tourism industry who gathered together at the Valley Forge National Historic Park on Friday, September 9th to help save one of the country’s most [...]
Gardeners and history buffs will find something to “delight” in new Dutch & Belgium tour.
In a recent press release, Collette announced the launch of another new Europe tour featuring Floriade 2012, a major world horticultural expo which only occurs every 10 years. Collette’s 11-day Dutch & Belgium Delights joins Netherlands, Belgium, and Paris tour giving itinerary options [...]
Across the country, most of us celebrate the birthday of America on July 4th weekend waving flags at hometown parades, licking ice cream cones, enjoying firework displays, and hosting or attending backyard BBQs.
Hopefully we will also take a moment to thank the men and women of our armed forces - and their families – for the tremendous sacrifices they have [...]
As Wimbledon gets underway, I’m thinking of my last trip to London and wondering if I’ll realize my plan to visit next year during the Summer Olympics.
For those tennis tourists there now or those of you who have planned a trip this summer, here is my top 5 list of attractions or things to do/see in [...]
I had to go back a way to find someone who could offer me some personal insight into what Floriade 2012 will be like. But in a company like Collette where employees routinely celebrate 15, 20, even 45 years of employment, it wasn’t impossible.
In case you aren’t aware, Floriade occurs for a limited time and only every [...]
Last week, Alaska was in the news due to the devastating plane crash that took the life of former Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and four others including one of his former congressional aides. In reporting the story, the news outlets have also inadvertently highlighted the vast and undisturbed beauty of our 49th state. And while [...]
Predictions say the beautiful glaciers that complement the scenery in the Canadian Rockies might not be here in 2020. MSNBC Article relaying the story.
Global warming is on the minds of most, especially since the documentary An Inconvenient Truth aired in 2006 – and when you hear stats like this about a destination close to your heart, it becomes [...]
Can’t make it to South Africa for this summer’s FIFA World Cup? Collette has plenty of departure dates after the World Cup in every month (except December) through next April. The tournament June 11 to July 11 is expected to draw some 220,000 visitors to South Africa, a country with a world of treasures.
While I’ve [...]
Our local NBC affiliate ran a story last night about how we have been handling the European air traffic delays and cancellations. Am I right in saying that Dan Sullivan, our CEO, is a natural in front of the camera?
It’s true, some things you can’t plan for. But when life throws you a curveball (like [...]
We’ll have to chalk this situation up to mother nature and be thankful that, even though people are stranded, waiting to come home, or if your home and having to change your arrangements, everyone is safe and there is really only one thing to do. Wait for the dust to clear.
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