Communiqués de presse
2011 | 2010
Décembre 2011
“Crossing Borders” – Two-page article about Ensemble Travel Group in December issue of Vacation Agent magazine; similar story ran in its sister publication, Agent@Home, in November
“2012 Will Be a Strong One” – Ruthanne Terrero's “From the Editor” column in Travel Agent magazine mentions promising outlook for 2012 by consortia community, including Ensemble Travel Group, 12-6
“Amid dire fiscal crisis warnings, luxe suppliers eyeing prosperity” – Member Vicky Mary of Victoria Travel and Ensemble's Kim Specht quoted in cover story on last week's International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, 12-12
“ILTM Cannes Kicks Off with Forum on Luxury Travel's Future” – Ensemble Travel Group among the consortia mentioned in Travel Pulse's kick-off piece, 12-6
“Luxury Travel Expo 2011 Begins Tomorrow” – Member Bob Romano of Fugazi Travel to serve on “He Said, She Said, They Said” panel with Valerie Wilson to discuss most pampering hotels and resorts in the world in Travel Agent Central, 12-5
“Luxury Consortia” – Ensemble Travel Group among luxury players listed in Luxury Travel Advisor, December, p. 74
“Luxury Travel Advisors” – Bob Romano among top luxury professionals featured in Luxury Travel Advisor, December, p. 64
“Ensemble Sees 'A New Day' in 2012 at Conference” – 2011 Ensemble Travel Group Conference coverage in JAXFAX Travel Marketing Magazine, December, p. 44
“Flexibility, Mentorship Key to Retaining Young Talent” – Article on Young Minds in Travel Panel at 2011 Ensemble Travel Group conference in Travel Market Report, 12-1
Septembre 2011
67 nouvelles agences grossissent les rangs de Réseau Ensemble! - Réseau Ensemble a accueilli 67 nouvelles agences au cours des neuf derniers mois, des résultats au-delà de leur prévision.
Mai 2011
Conférence régionale OASIS! de Réseau Ensemble à Montréal – L'événement a été reçu avec enthousiasme dans ce communiqué d'ExpressVoyage.ca, 5-9;
Avril 2011
“ Ensemble enhances group world cruise program ” – Article about Ensemble's “Leaving Your Legacy” give-back program in travelagentcentral.com, 4-19;
“In the Spotlight” – Ensemble member Elaine Osgood of Atlas Travel International presents American Airlines rep with partnership award in Travel Agent magazine, 4-18;
“Ensemble recognizes top agents” – News of Ensemble's Top 25 makes top 10 story of the week in travelagentcentral.com, 4-15;
“One-on-One with Ensemble's Joe Jiffo” – Article on Ensemble's Joe Jiffo, new vice president of business development in travelagentcentral.com, 4-14;
Coverage of Top 25 Celebration:
“Biting Questions” – Q&A with Libbie Rice in Open Jaw, 4-6;
"Atlas Travel International Honors Business Partners” – Ensemble member announces its “First Annual Osgood Awards” to show its appreciation for its business partners in Travel Pulse, 4-5;
Mars 2011
“Public Relations Basics for Travel Agents” – Member Jason Coleman quoted in cover story in TravelAge West, 3-7;
“New-Ship Ads 'Wow' Clients, Agents Must Manage Expectations” – Member Jerry Vaughn of World Voyager Vacations interviewed for cruise story in Travel Market Report, 3-17
“Agents in Action: What We Did for Our Clients” – Member Kimberly Maita of Ships and Trips quoted in story on Japan disaster in Travel Market Report, 3-17;
“Israel Sales Experts Share Strategies, Insights” – Ensemble member Susan Weissberg of Wyllys Professional Travel featured in major destination piece in Travel Market Report, 3-10
“Kid friendly features in ample supply at Aloha state hotels” – Member Susan Tanzman of Martin's Travel and Tours quoted extensively in destination feature in Travel Weekly, 3-14;
“Money In The Air” – Air By Ensemble and Brian Chapin among consortia programs and executives featured in industry round-up story in Vacation Agent; March;
“NCL Ups Fares, Agents Fear Fuel Surcharges Are Next” – Member Ryan Ranahan of Crown Cruise Vacations quoted in cruise story in Travel Market Report, 3-3
Février 2011
Entrevue avec Nathalie Guay, personnalité de l'année 2010 - Express Voyage.ca, 17 février 2011
“Ensemble Travel Names Jiffo to VP Post” – Coverage of announcement in Travel Weekly , 2-28; Travel Pulse , 2-24; and Travel Agent Central , 2-24;
“Interest in Agents Is Growing: Cash in on the Trend” – Lindsay Pearlman quoted in feature on resurgence of travel agents in Travel Market Report, 2-24;
“Image, Education, Money Drive Young People Away” – Members Ryan McGredy of Moraga Travel, Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Plus, and Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc interviewed in feature series in Travel Market Report, 2-24;
“Selling Business Travel From Home: Pros and Cons” – Members Mia Forman and Cathy Nilsen of MTravel.com, Montrose Travel's host agency division, quoted in story in Travel Market Report, 2-24
“SoCalASTA Works to Build Consumer Awareness of Agents' Value” – Member Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc. quoted in Travel Pulse, 2-21
“SoCalASTA Creates Consumer Awareness Committee” – Member Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc. quoted in Travel Pulse, 2-21;
“ARC's Introduction of Helix Ignites Agency Concerns” – Ensemble's Lindsay Pearlman quoted in Travel Market Report, 2-17
“Lack of Youth Endangers Agents' Long-Term Survival” – Members Ryan McGredy of Moraga Travel, Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Plus, and Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc interviewed in feature story in Travel Market Report, 2-17;
“Suppliers differ in how they move direct biz to agents” – Ensemble's Suzanne Hall quoted in Travel Weekly, 2-16;
“The Next Generation” – Sarah Weiland affiliated with member Beach Travel featured in cover story in Agent@Home, February;
“Insider Intelligence: Agents Review the Disney Dream” – Ensemble member Beci Mahnken of MEI-Travel - Mouse Fan Travel among agents interviewed in Travel Market Report, 2-14;
“Happy Valentine's Day! Agents Share Their Favorite Romantic Bookings” – Barbara Maxwell of Viking Travel shares story in Valentines round-up in Travel Market Report, 2-14;
“PATH elects 2011 board” – Coverage of Ensemble member Andi McClure Mysza of Montrose Travel elected to board and host membership committee in Travel Pulse and Travel Agent Central , 2-10
“Luxury Travel Is Changing; Are You Keeping Up?” – Ensemble member Bob Romano quoted in luxury feature in Travel Market Report, 2-7;
“Pearlman and Rice Appointed as Co-Presidents ” – Coverage of Co-Presidents announcement in Travel Age West, 2-6;
“Ensemble Releases 2011 Hotel Directory ” – Coverage of 2011 Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection program in Travel Age West, 2-6;
“Industry Anticipates Timely Recover of U.S. Travel to Egypt” – Ensemble member Susan Weissberg quoted in story about crisis in Egypt in Travel Market Report, 2-3;
Janvier 2011
“ Facebook Fan Page Prompts 10-Cabin Booking ” – Ensemble member Ryan Ranahan of Custom Cruise Vacations featured in social media success profile in Travel Market Report, 1-31;
”Ensemble releases 2011 hotel and resort collection ” – Coverage of program and just-released compendium in Travel Pulse, 1-26;
“ 2011 Survival Guide” – Lindsay Pearlman quoted extensively in Travel Agent cover story, 1-10;
“Agents to SoCal Radio Station: ‘Hey, We Are Still Alive!'” – Member Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc (president, SoCal ASTA) interviewed on his grass-roots effort to battle local radio stations' negative comments in travelmarketreport.com , 1-10;
“Fees-Ability: Fee Policy Helps Weed Out Insincere Clients” – Member Lucy Hirleman of Berkshire Travel exclusively featured on fee strategy article in travelmarektreport.com , 1-10;
“Sightings” – Full page of photos from Ensemble Travel Group International Conference in Luxury Travel Advisor, January issue, p. 58;
“Leveraging Connections ” – Member Lisa Freeburg of Custom Cruises & Travel touts Ensemble products in this full-page feature about her successes in Vacation Agent, January issue;
“SoCalASTA Participates in Rose Parade” – Member Jason Coleman quoted and photographed in TravelAge West article on Rose Bowl Parade, 1-6;
“Ability to Move Market Share Will Determine Impact of Travel Leaders' Purchase of Vacation.com” – Ensemble's Lindsay Pearlman quoted in industry analysis story in travelmarketreport.com, 1-6;
“Atlas Travel International Reports Sales Increase of 20 Percent” – Member Atlas Travel reports major sales gains in travelpulse.com, 1-5;
“How to find the best cruise deals in 2011” – Member Stephanie Turner of Brentwood Travel was one of three travel agents interviewed for story in USA Today, 1-4;
“ A big bet on the future of travel agents” – Editorial on yesterday's news of Travel Leaders acquiring Vacation.com mentions Ensemble Travel Group in travelpulse.com, 1-4;
“ Bad weather may boost 2011 wave sales ” – Lindsay Pearlman quoted in cruise outlook story in Travel Weekly, 1-3;
“Outlook 2011: Travel Agencies Will Need Energy, Ingenuity to Win” – Lindsay Pearlman quoted in outlook feature in travelmarketreport.com, 1-3;
“ Success Strategies: Five Technologies That Will Shape Your Business in 2011 ” – Ensemble's Steve Fergusson quoted in technology story in travelmarketreport.com, 1-3;
Décembre
“ Travel Technology, Tips from the Trenches ” – Member Ryan McGredy of Moraga Travel featured in tech video on Travelpulsecom, 12-30;
“Leisure Travel Sellers Share Favorite Moments on the Job in 2010” – Ensemble members Stephanie Turner of Brentwood Travel, Roxanne Boryczki of AZ Trails Travel, Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Plus, and Paula Thomas of Great Southern Travel featured in annual round-up story in travelmarketreport.com , 12-20;
“New Leaders Will Take the Helm at Four Key Industry Organizations” – Coverage of Ensemble member Gary Pollard of Ambassador Tours election to secretary/treasurer included in story in travelmarketreport.com , 12-20
“Flight Centre acquires 100% of Garber's Travel” – News of Ensemble member Garber Travel's new owner in Travel Weekly; 12-19;
“A Team Approach” – Two-page feature on Ensemble Travel Group in December issue of Vacation Agent magazine;
“ Richard Turen's recommendations about consortia were on the mark ” – Ensemble member Liz Coughlin of Four Seasons Travel's glowing endorsement of Ensemble Travel Group and the recent conference in Travel Weekly, 12-6
“ Change Agents ” – Mary Ann Strasheim of Custom Cruises & Travel is one of five agents featured in Agent@Home focus story, December
“ Focus on Consortia: Formula for Success ” – Two page feature on Ensemble Travel Group from annual conference in Agent@Home, December
Novembre
“Top of the World Travel Thrives in the Far North” – Feature story on Ensemble's northernmost agency member in Canada in travelmarketreport.com (reporter connected with member at conference), 11-29
“Travel Agent's 30 Under 30 for 2010” Annual cover story includes Sarah Ebrahemi of Spoiled Travel, an affiliate of Ensemble member Beach Travel in Travel Agent; 11-23;
“ Stranded? How to Avoid Travel Disaster ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in major consumer holiday travel story on Aol Travel, 11-22
“ Ensemble To Focus on Revenue Generators in 2011 ” – Conference coverage in TravelAge West, 11-20;
Octobre
“ Travelers Seek Assurance After Terrorism Alert ” – Members Stephanie Turner and Deana Crouch quoted in travelmarketreport.com, 10-7;
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards – Coverage of annual awards competition includes three silver honors for Ensemble Travel Group and one silver for Ensemble member Montrose Travel, 10-4; Click here and here .
Septembre
“ What the United/Continental Merger Means for You ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in consumer piece running on AOL Travel, 9-30;
“Will Airlines Pay Agents To Sell Ancillaries?” – Member Joe McClure of Montrose Travel submitted question for Amadeus' Robert Buckman in TravelMarketReport.com ; 9-30;
“Montrose Family's Travel Ties” – Extensive feature story on member Montrose Travel in TravelAgeWest.com , 9-25;
“ Pimentel hopes product praise boosts Azamara awareness ” – Ensemble member Richard Molander, Travel of America, was quoted in article about recent experience aboard Azamara Quest in Seatrade Insider, 9-22;
“ Susan Weissberg again named Conde Nast travel expert ” – News of Ensemble member Susan Weissberg's award in Pinecrest Tribune newspaper, Sept. 13-26, p. 31;
“A-List 2010: World's Top Travel Agents” – Travel & Leisure's annual list of top agents includes Ensemble members Jani Miller of Central Travel and Laura Woo of West University Travel; TravelWeekly.com , 9-17 and TravelPulse.com , 9-16;
“Top suppliers, agents slated for TW trade show panels” – Ensemble member Jason Coleman among featured speakers in Travel Weekly trade show in TravelWeekly.com , 9-17;
“ASTA Names Jason Coleman Young Professional of the Year” – Ensemble member Jason Coleman honored by ASTA in TravelPulse.com , 9-14; Travelweekly.com , 9-14;
“ Clicking with Youth ” – Ensemble members Maria Saenz and Melissa Witbeck of Montrose Travel quoted in Travel Weekly cover story; Ensemble Vacation Therapy included, 9-13;
“Ensemble Names Two Business Development Directors” – Announcement of Julia Block and Kim Specht featured in Travelagentcentral.com , 9-8; TravelPulse.com , 9-10;
“ How To Create A Successful Mentoring Relationship ” – Ensemble members Susan Tanzman of Martin's Travel & Tours, Kate Bernier of Montrose Travel, and Connie Risse of Ships and Trips Travel quoted in second in a series on mentoring in travelmarketreport.com, 9-2
Août
“ Top 25 Agents of 2010 ” – Ensemble member Jason Coleman of Jason Coleman Inc. was selected one of the top 25 travel agents in the industry by Travel Agent magazine, 8-30
“ The Healing Power of Oahu ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in TravelAge West, 8-28
“Travel Sellers Say Mentoring Encourages New Entrants” – Ensemble members Susan Tanzman of Martin's Travel & Tours, Kate Bernier of Montrose Travel, and Connie Risse of Ships and Trips Travel quoted in travelmarketreport.com , 8-26
“Agents Say Business Plans Key to Success” – Ensemble member Jerry Vaughn of World Voyager Vacations quoted in travelmarketreport.com, 8-26;
“ TW webinar about selling river cruises slated for Tuesday ” – Ensemble member Liz Wolak of Viking Travel/The Cruise Shop selected as panelist for Travel Weekly's upcoming webinar
“Agents See Up-Sell Opportunities in Depressed Prices” – Ensemble member Donna Johnson of Redbird Travel Plus quoted in story on booking activity for luxury hotels in travelmarketreport.com 8-23;
“ Atlas Travel Sets Compliance Solutions for Business Travelers” – Coverage of member Atlas Travel's plans to offer a smartphone-based itinerary and productivity application for business travelers in Travelpulse.com, 8-13;
“ Citing burnout, Mannix leaves Ensemble ” – Coverage of Jack's departure in Travel Weekly, 8-2;
Juillet
“Mannix Resigns from Ensemble Travel” – Coverage in Travel Pulse and Travel Agent Central , 7-27;
“Ensemble Adds Four New Suppliers” – Coverage in Travel Pulse , 7-27, and Travel Agent Central , 7-26;
“ Giving a Client the Axe Can Be Good for Business” – Member Roxanne Boryczki of AZ Trails Travel quoted in feature story in travelmarketreport.com 7-26;
“ Ensemble Members Attribute Sales Gains to CNT Award ” – Coverage of Susan Tanzman and Susan Weissberg being named to Conde Nast Traveler's Top Specialist List in Travel Pulse, 7-22;
” A Safari Like No Other ” – Member Chuck Maida of All Seasons Travel was the featured guest columnist in Monday's Travel Pulse with an article on the safari experience at Lion Sands – part of this spring's National Marketing and Luxury Committee trip, 7-19;
“Tour ops doing less discounting” – Suzanne Hall was quoted in tour operator/promotion feature in print edition of Travel Weekly and online daily news blast, 7-19;
“More than one secret to Montrose Travel's success” – Growth of member Montrose Travel's travel award redemption program featured in Travel Weekly, 7-19;
” Words That Sell ” – Member Carolina Murillo of Garber Travel quoted in client relationship/marketing story in travelmarketreport.com , 7-15;
“ Navigating Celebrity Chic ” – Jack Mannix quoted in feature story on Celebrity in Travel Agent magazine, 7-14;
“Changing of the guard” – Jack Mannix quoted in Travel Weekly cover story about changes at the top of key trade organizations such as CLIA, ASTA, and USTOA, 7-5, p. 13;
“Member of the club” – Ensemble Customer Care Manager Gladys Revilla quoted in July issue of Agent@Home about Ensemble Travel Group membership requirements and benefits, p. 55
Juin
“ Power List 2010 ” – Travel Weekly's annual issue includes four Ensemble Travel Group members in the top 52, plus consortia listing, and Ensemble ad, 6-28, pp. 12, 23-26;
“ What's Your Success Mantra? ” – Travel Agent's VP Ruthanne Terrero includes new member Jason Coleman in her “From The Editor” column, 6-28, p. 10;
“Ensemble Adds Mandarin Oriental Properties to Luxury Collection” – Coverage in travelpulse.com , 6-25, and travelagentcentral.com , 6-24;
“Travel Sellers Report: FIJI: In a League of its Own” – Member Grace Nieh of Martin's Travel & Tours shares personal experience while on Fiji FAM, part of the Ensemble South Pacific Specialist Program, in travelmarketreport.com , 6-23;
“ TravelAge West 2010 Trendsetters ” – Member Montrose Travel earns prestigious award in “Best Recession Survival Story or Strategy” category, 6-18
“Turner Honored for Leadership in Community” – Member Stephanie Turner was inducted into the 2010 Wall of Fame by the Hospitality Studies Center at St. Louis Community College (SLCC), and selected as a Top Women Business Owners by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly covered in Travelagentcentral.com , 6-18, and Travel Pulse , 6-21;
“Proposed Airline Rules Would Apply to Agents, GDSs” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in story regarding proposed DOT rules in Travelmarketreport.com, 6-10;
Mai
" News Analysis: Cruise Inclusivity on the Rise? " -- Jack Mannix among travel executives featured in extensive article in Travelagentcentral.com, 5-17
" One Day Sale On Luxury Cruises " -- Member Lawton Roberts of Country Place Travel was interviewed by the Atlanta NBC affiliate, WXIA, on last minute travel bookings, and specifically how the agency has learned to capitalize on this trend through the website www.1DayCruiseSale.com , 5-13
" Ensemble Launches Business Symposiums in 16 Cities " – Coverage of member forums in travelagentcentral.com, 5-7
“ World Travel Returns to Ensemble Travel Group ” – Coverage of “newest” member, World Travel, in travelagentcentral.com, 5-3, travelpulse.com, 5-4
“ Ensemble's Tahiti Fam Gives Agents First-Hand Knowledge ” – Coverage of last month's Ensemble-South Pacific Specialist's FAM in travelpulse.com, 5-3
Avril
“ Finding Diversity in Dubai ” – Suzanne Hall's guest column on visit to Dubai in travelpulse.com, 4-30
“ Ash casts shadow across entire travel sector ” – Jack Mannix quoted in Travel Weekly story, 4-26, p. 39
“ Local Travel Agency Executive Tours Dubai and South Africa ” – Member Peg Haskins of Viking Travel/The Cruise Shop shared the customized press release on the National Marketing/Luxury Meeting and trip with the local section of the Chicago Tribune for immediate pick up on 4-23
“ No Ash Falling on Future Europe Travel ” – Members Stephanie Turner and Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel interviewed for story in travelmarketreport.com on effect of volcano eruption on Europe bookings, 4-22
“ Agency Name Can Be Valuable Marketing Tool ” – Member Rebekah Mahnken of MEI-Travel/Mouse Fan Travel interviewed for story on agency name-brand in travelmarketreport.com, 4-22
“ Ten things your all-inclusive resort won't tell you ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in story in smartmoney.com
“Ensemble Travel Group meets in Dubai, South Africa” – Coverage of National Marketing/Luxury Meeting and trip in Luxury Travel Advisor/The Dossier.com , 4-21, and travelpulse.com , 4-21
“The upmarket's changing face” – Jack Mannix was the first executive invited by Azamara's Larry Pimentel to share his insights into how the upmarket segment is changing from a retail perspective. The article appeared in Travel Pulse on 4-14 and in the April issue of Agent@Home
“ Mid-Sized Agencies Fight the Squeeze ” – Members Stephanie Turner of Brentwood Travel and Roxanne Boryczki of AZ Trails Travel featured in travelmarketreport.com, 4-8
“ Agents Cast Wary Eye on Latest Airline Fees ” – Member Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel featured in travelmarketreport.com, 4-8
“ Featured wine and culinary tour packages ” – Member Susan Weissberg included in Turkish Tourism, spring newsletter, p. 2
Mars
“ The Internet: A Traveler's Friend? ” – Article written by member Valerie Edgemon on a travel agent's expertise published in local Savannah magazine
“ Ten Beloved Hawaii Hotels ” – Cover story includes quotes from member Susan Tanzman in TravelAge West, 3-29
“ Cruising to Ancient Sites ” – Feature story on newly launched Voyages to Antiquity includes quotes from Jack Mannix in Travel Agent magazine, 3-29, pp. 38-39
“ Alaska Head Tax Ruckus Has Little Impact on Cruise Sellers ” – travelmarketreport.com includes quotes from members Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel and Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Plus, 3-25
“ Why Not Israel? ” – Member Susan Weissberg among travel experts featured in story in The Jewish Exponent, 3-18
“ Currency Sales Expand Agencies Service, Reach ” – Members Stephanie Turner and Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel quoted in travelmarketreport.com story, 3-18
“ Every Traveler is a Culinary Traveler ” – Member Carolina Murillo of Garber Travel quoted in travelmarketreport.com story, 3-18
“Ensemble Travel Adds Suppliers” – Travelagentcentral.com , 3-15, Travelpulse.com , 3-16
“ Top Supplier Sales Reps ” – Ensemble Business Development Director Ellen Harris named Top Supplier Sales Rep 2010, consortia category by Travel Agent magazine readers, 3-15, p. 32 and inside front cover
“ 2010's Top Supplier Sales Reps ” – Online slideshow of winners, including Ensemble's Ellen Harris as the lead photo and bio in travelagentcentral.com, 3-12
“ Ensemble Opens Online Company Store for Agents ” – Coverage in TravelAge West, 3-12
“ Culinary Travel Puts Revenue on the Table ” – Ensemble member Carolina Murillo of Garber Travel quoted in feature in travelmarketreport.com, 3-11
“ Are Mid-Sized Agencies Being Squeezed Out of the Market? ” – Ensemble member Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Plus quoted in feature in travelmarketreport.com, 3-11
“ Technology Lets Montrose Compete with the Giants ” – Ensemble agency Montrose Travel featured in travelmarketreport.com, 3-11
“ Ensemble Conference to Feature Levine as Conference Keynoter ” – Travelpulse.com, 3-9
“Ensemble Says Hotels See Value in Agent Channel” – Coverage of 2010 Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection in Travelpulse.com , 3-5, and Travelagentcentral.com , 3-9
“ Voyages to Antiquity Selected as Ensemble Preferred Supplier ” – Travelpulse.com, 3-4
“ Leisure Travel Down, Business Bookings Up. Really? ” – Ensemble members Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel, Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel, and Carolina Murillo quoted in feature story in Travelmarketreport.com, 3-4
“ 2010's Hot New Hotels ” – Ensemble's Suzanne Hall served on the selection panel for this review of top hotel picks in Travelagentcentral.com, 3-3
“ Montrose Travel Named to Prestigious Top 10 List ” – Coverage of Member Montrose Travel being named to Ensemble's Top 10 List in travelagewest.com, 3-3
“Ensemble Opens Company Store” – Store opening featured in travelpulse.com (3-2) and travelagentcentral.com (3-1)
Février
“ Calif. Agents Oppose New Taxes ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in story in TravelAge West, 2-28
“ Weathering the economic storm of 2009 ” – Ensemble agency East Town Travel featured in local business newspaper, Milwaukee Business Journal, 2-26
“ Europe Bookings Boom: Cashing In On Pent-Up Demand ” – Member Roxanne Boryczki of AZ Trails Travel quoted in story in travelmarketreport.com, 2-25
“Ensemble Launches South Pacific Specialist Program” – Program launch featured in travelhotnews.com (2-22), travelpulse.com (2-19), and travelagentcentral.com (2-18)
“ California tax plan riles independent contractors ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in story in Travel Weekly daily news blast, 2-19
“ Interest in Luxury High, Bookings Slower to Follow ” – Members Stephanie Turner of Brentwood Travel, Donna Johnson of Red Bird Travel Pulse, and Linda Strait of Great Southern Travel quoted in travelmarketreport.com, 2-18
“ Orbitz for Agents Draws Wary Response ” – Members Susan Tanzman of Martin's Travel & Tours and Lucy Hirleman of Berkshire Travel quoted in travelmarketreport.com, 2-18
“ Where Do the Pros Go? ” Jack Mannix among travel executives who share their favorite vacation destinations/experiences; Travel Agent magazine, 2-15, pp.29-30
“ PATH Elects New Board of Directors, Sets New Objectives ” – Member Andi Mysza of Montrose Travel elected as board of director and co-chair of the Host Agency Membership Committee of Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH); TravelPulse.com, 2-15
“ How to sell luxury Hawaii vacations ” – Member Susan Tanzman quoted in destination feature in Travel Weekly, 2-8
Member Agency Montrose Travel's Romance Division featured in Travel Pulse , 2-5, and Agent@Home , February issue
Member Elaine Osgood and Atlas Travel featured in Boston Herald , 2-1, and travelmarketreport.com , 2-4
Janvier
“ Rate Your Consortium ” – Ensemble Travel Group received the most comments from members compared to the competition in Travel Agent's January poll, 2-1, p. 2
“ Montrose Travel Names Travelport Their 2009 Partner of the Year ” – Member agency selects partner of the year in TravelPulse.com, 1-22
“ 2010 Agency Marketing Group Roundtable – Part III ” – Jack Mannix contributes answers to this comprehensive series on Travelmarketreport.com, 1-21
“ Atlas Travel Reports 15 Percent Rise in 2009 Transactions ” -- Member agency reports strong books in TravelPulse.com, 1-20
“ Can Selling Air Be Profitable? You Bet! ” – Ensemble Travel Group‘s Jack Mannix and Brian Chapin and members Stephanie Turner and Roxanne Boryczki (AZ Trails Travel) featured in air story in travelmarketreport.com, 1-14
“ 2010 Agency Marketing Group Roundtable – Part II ” – Jack Mannix contributes answers to this comprehensive series on Travelmarketreport.com, 1-14
“ Sightings ” – Full-page collection of photos from 2009 Ensemble Travel Group International Conference in Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, January issue, p. 78
“ Luxury Travel Expo ” – Jack Mannix pictured at annual luxury conference sponsored by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, January issue, p. 75
“Royal Hideaway Playacar Joins Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection” – Article about new partnership running on Agent@Home.com and TravelPulse.com , 1-12
“ Orient Flexi-Pax Tours Named Preferred Supplier For Orient, China & India By Ensemble Travel Group ” – Article about new partnership running on WhereToGoNext.com, 1-12
“ Agency Marketing Group Roundtable – 2010 Challenges and Opportunities: Part I ” – Jack Mannix contributes answers to this comprehensive series on Travelmarketreport.com, 1-7
“ Agents say clients not fazed by failed attack ” – Members Lucy Hirleman of Berkshire Travel, Terry Lobo of Atlas Travel Center, and Susan Weissberg of Wylly's Professional Travel quoted in travel security article in Travel Weekly, 1-4; pp. 30-31
“ Montrose Travel Celebrates with Winter ‘Snowpalooza '” – Member Montrose Travel throws second annual event for employees and their families in Travel Pulse, 1-4