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We recently found some great tips from MSNBC.com in an article called "Tips for better Wi-Fi on the road: How to beat the crowds and get a better connection" by Ed Hewitt, Independent Traveler.
Click here to find a guide to worldwide Wi-FI hotspots. |
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Travel Makes A Great Gift! |
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We'll even wrap it!
The gift of travel makes an amazing holiday gift for friends and/or family. Our travel advisors will help you pick the perfect trip, or gift certificate for travel, that will offer a lifetime of memories for your loved ones.
Your gift will arrive in a colorful, wrapped package with lots of fun ideas, including suggested destinations and activities, to help the recipient select the perfect vacation.
Contact us today to get started exploring the possibilities of the gift of travel! |
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Greetings!
We've filled this newsletter with tools to help you plan for the future. From an industry forecast, to discussing the savings in consolidating your travel, to great gift ideas for the holidays, we hope you'll find this information helpful.
Speaking of the future, this past weekend I went to the Mojave Desert to witness the unveiling of SpaceShipTwo with Virgin Galactic who will be providing commercial space flights in the very near future. Click here for my interview with Keith Shortall from MPBN. We're pleased to announce our affiliate, BCD Travel was just named the " most admired Travel Management Company" by The Beat. Through our affiliation with BCD Travel, we have access to $14 billion in buying power and the latest in travel technology for our clients.
Our aim is to provide top-notch travel management, continually delivering the highest level of quality and client satisfaction. We've included a quick and simple five question survey link here and below. Your participation is crucial to our survey's effectiveness in evaluating Hurley Travel Experts' performance. All of us at Hurley Travel Experts want to wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to work with you and your travelers. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
President / CEO |
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2010 Industry Forecast
Business travel trends you can use
As the new year approaches, Advito, the consulting unit of BCD Travel, publishes their annual Industry Forecast offering vital information for setting travel budgets and plans.
From predictions for air, hotel, car rental and rail to broader trends in corporate travel management practices, the forecast discusses topics such as the permanent changes in demand management, the creation of strategic key performance indicators and the rapidly increasing importance of both mobile and social networking platforms for corporate travel.
Click here for a copy of the 2010 Industry Forecast White Paper. |
How Consolidation Leads to ROI
One size fits all?
 Consolidation can reduce total travel spend by up to 25 percent. Savings come from gaining better discounts from suppliers, creating a best-in-class global or regional travel policy and TMC process efficiencies.
If you are not consolidating all your travel with us, we can give you an ROI analysis based on your overall air, car and hotel travel spend.
Contact Denise Meiler at Hurley Travel Experts (207.874.7400) to learn more.
Click here for a copy of the BCD Travel White Paper titled: One size fits all? Consolidating your travel program. |
Travel GPA Webinars
See how benchmarking can help reduce your bottom line
 Join us to learn all about Travel GPA which consists of two areas of analysis: GOAL METRICS GPA™ and REPORT CARD™ which provide in-depth analysis of a company's overall travel program performance based on policy compliance and performance against other companies in the Travel GPA™ database.
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar. Contact Denise Meiler to for more information. |
Busines Travel Survey
How are we doing?
 We value our customers and want to make sure we are providing you the best travel experience before, during and after each trip.
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TripIT
Organize your travel plans
TripIt is an online service that helps business travelers organize all their travel plans no matter where they book their travel. To get started, travelers or travel arrangers forward their travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com. TripIt processes these emails and automatically creates a master itinerary with your travel plans including daily weather, driving directions, car services, client meetings, restaurant reservations, event tickets, travel guides and more.
TripIt offers 2 versions. One is TripIt for FREE, the other is TripIt Pro for $69.00 per year with a 30 day free trial membership, however if you sign up with Hurley Travel Experts we'll offer it for $49.00 per year with our BCD affiliation. Click here for more details on TripIt and contact Denise Meiler to sign up. |
Airline Updates
What's happening with frequent flyer programs?
 Northwest's WorldPerks program has consolidated with Delta SkyMiles. Check on your account to make sure that it is now up-to-date.
Read more>> about what this means for your frequent flyer program in the article "Northwest's WorldPerks -- R.I.P." by Tim Winship of Smarter Travel.
Click here for the official website for Delta SkyBonusŪ and NWA Biz PerksŪ.
British Airways is offering a First Class Upgrade and a complimentary companion ticket. Click here for details.
Confused about baggage fees? Rules differ widely between carriers; some offer complimentary checking of first bags, others charge a fee for every checked-bag and some airlines have complicated baggage rules based on weight, size and number of pieces.
Click here for BCD's latest chart to help you navigate the changes. |
In The News
Pamela Hurley Moser represents Maine & is one of 72 travel advisors spanning 12 countries to witness this historical event on Dec. 7
 Pamela Hurley Moser is one of 110 Accredited Space Agents worldwide who was hand selected by Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic. Pam flew to Los Angeles on Virgin America and visited the Mojave Desert for the unveiling of SpaceShipTwo where she met with the test pilots who will be taking SpaceShipTwo into space. She received a project update from Virgin Galactic Operations Team, Spaceport America and had a chance to rub shoulders with Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso and Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic (pictured above from left to right).
An expert guest speaker updated her on how the new Obama administration views the commercial space industry, where NASA is headed after the Space Shuttle retires next year and gave her the rundown on exciting initiatives like Space Based Solar Power.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as this out-of-this-world story develops!
BCD is named "most admired TMC"
BCD Travel was named "most admired Travel Management Company" by the readers of The Beat, one of the most closely monitored publications in the travel industry. Read more >> |
 Staff Profile
Catherine Wygant
Director of Sales & Marketing
Current responsibilities: Catherine develops and manages all marketing and sales promotions for Hurley's current and prospective clients.
Background:
As the daughter of a retired Ambassador, Catherine started her travel career as a toddler and grew up living and traveling all over the world.
 When she graduated from Bates College, she spent three years working as a "treasure hunter" documenting the recovery of a Spanish galleon that sank in Saipan in 1638. She edited the September 1990 issue of National Geographic, a 600 page archaeological report and a coffee table book on the recovery.
She started her official travel career 15 years ago working with a local company and Yankee Magazine to create packages to Maine and New England. She has been working with Hurley for over four years and loves promoting the services of the agency and welcoming new customers.
Where she's traveled? Eastern and Western Europe, West Africa, Australia, Micronesia, the Caribbean, Canada and all over the United States.
What is her latest favorite travel spot?
Cap Maison in St. Lucia, West Indies. Click here to learn about Catherine's recent trip to this amazing five star Virtuoso luxury villa resort and spa. |
H1N1 Swine Flu Protection
Find out about Travelex Insurance
H1N1 is an ongoing concern for people across the globe, including travelers. With the circulation of the H1N1 Flu this season, it is important to keep in mind that Hurley Travel Experts works with Travelex to provide coverage in many ways.
Click on the links below to view situations which may result from the H1N1 Flu and an in-depth look at how it affects Travelex insurance plans as well as the difference between the flu and a cold.
Hurley Travel Experts has developed a comprehensive Pandemic Plan. Please contact Denise Meiler if you would like a copy for your files. |
Vacation Spotlights
Away and Close to Home
 Away: Jamaica - Rose Hall Resort & Spa, A Hilton Resort
Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free!
Discover the pleasures of an island retreat immersed in the warm hospitality and incomparable charm of Jamaica. Situated along the pristine shores that once served as the site of an 18th century sugar plantation, this Caribbean haven exudes an unforgettable ambiance in a stunning tropical setting.
Booking Window: 11/12/09-01/01/10 Travel Window(s): 01/02/10-04/11/10. Up to 2 children (0-12 years old) are complimentary sharing existing bedding with 2 adults. New bookings only. Not combinable.  Close to Home:
The Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth is the only Virtuoso resort in Maine, so we highly recommend our partner with a wonderful holiday package: Shop 'til you drop for friends and family but enjoy a luxurious coastal getaway for you at the same time. Our holiday shop package includes two nights accommodations, gourmet breakfast for two each morning, a $100 LL Bean gift card, complimentary holiday gift wrapping while you relax in the fireplace lounge with your signature s'moretini (one drink per person included in package). Starting at: Traditional Room $310 per night Garden Suite $321 per night Spa Suite $344 per night
Package available November 1 - December 29. Two night minimum stay required. One $100 LL Bean gift card per two night package. Rates above reflect starting at prices and are subject to surcharge over weekends or holiday periods.
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We appreciate your business and wish you all the best for the holiday season!
The Travel Team at Hurley Travel Experts |
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