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| Agent or Advisor?
Our clients constantly ask us, "What is the difference between a travel agent and a travel advisor?" A travel advisor is someone who does more than just "book a trip" or makes travel arrangements for you.
A travel advisor:
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| Caribbean Vacation Night with Hurley Travel Experts! | | Date: Tues. Oct. 26
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location:
Hurley Travel Experts
Join travel advisor, Beth Skypeck and our guest speaker, Davion Jones, who will give you the insider tips to Sandals and Beaches 12 magnificent Caribbean Resorts.
Highlights include:
- Up to 65% off
- Refreshments
- Door prizes
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New Flight Information Requirements for Travelers
 In order to fulfill recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission, all passengers flying within the United States and US Territories will now be checked against government watch lists for terrorist activity through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.
What does this mean for me?
You will need to follow the TSA regulations that require all airline passengers to provide the following personal data:
- Full Name (as listed on the government-issued ID with which they travel)
- Birth Date
- Gender
For more information please visit our website! |
U.S. Government Issues Travel Alert to Europe
The U.S. State Department issues alerts for travelers when they believe credible threats are viable. U.S. citizens have been urged to be vigilant in public places in Britain, France and Germany. For the most up to date information please check the U.S. State Department site. If you are overseas, please check with the local U.S. Embassy. |
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Join us @ Mainebiz Momentum Convention
Produced for Maine's business community, the Mainebiz Momentum Convention is where CEOs, marketing execs, human resources managers, business owners, sales managers, technology directors and professionals can spend a day with their peers to help build momentum for their businesses.
When: Wed. Oct. 27 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Augusta Civic Center - Booth 132P (just inside the entrance on the right) |
Airlines in the News
Three major airlines have recently undergone major changes! To see the full story, please visit our website.  Southwest Airlines and AirTran Merge Our favorite airport, Portland Jetport, is growing by the day! In addition to recent construction updates and improvements, Southwest Airlines has recently acquired AirTran, a low cost domestic carrier with routes to and from the Portland Jetport. United Continental Holdings is Official After two and a half years of negotiations, the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines for $3.2 billion USD, closed on October 1, 2010. The two companies now comprise the Chicago-based corporation United Continental Holdings, Inc. The integration process of the two airlines is estimated to take 12 to 18 months. In the meantime all flights for either United or Continental will continue as scheduled. AA and JetBlue Agreement a Benefit to Frequent FliersAmerican Airlines and JetBlue Airways recently entered into a flight share agreement as well as a frequent flyer relationship for flights initiating from New York's JFK and Boston Logan. In addition to the convenience of the flight share agreement, members of American's AAdvantageŽ program and JetBlue's TrueBlueŽ customer loyalty program have the added bonus of earning AAdvantage miles or TrueBlue points, respectively, when they fly with either JetBlue or American Airlines to strategic destinations, including Portland, Maine. |
| Greetings!
 I am ever mindful that our clients are our livelihood. We are fortunate that in these tough times our clients continue to travel in order to see their customers and to open new markets, offering us the opportunity to expand our workforce by 10.4%. We are also aware of the challenging world in which we live and want to remind our customers that we offer 24/7 emergency travel assistance as well as local on-site travel offices around the world.
If you are looking to expand overseas, create a group incentive trip or reward one or two employees with an individual incentive, we are ready to help.
As always, we appreciate your business and the opportunity to provide the best travel services possible.
Sincerely,
President / CEO |
Hurley Travel Experts Welcomes Four New Members of Staff!
 Anne Mazer
Corporate Travel Consultant
Anne joins us as a Corporate Travel Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the travel industry. She previously worked at Hewins Travel / AAA Northern New England and has extensive customer service experience. Anne is well-known in the travel industry, having supported local companies such as L.L. Bean, Hussey Seating, Cole Haan Footwear and Emery Waterhouse.
 Joline Sullivan Corporate Travel Consultant Joline joins us with over 23 years with corporate travel experience. She has worked with business accounts across the country while living in Massachusetts and now back in Maine. She has worked with American Express corporate travel, Omega World Travel and even the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine!  Joan Burke
Director of First Impressions
Joan joins us with a recent Certificate in Travel and Hospitality Management from Andover College, now Kaplan University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from St. Joseph's College in North Windham, Maine. With experience in call center and staff management at the American Red Cross, as well as retail management experience, Joan is a welcome and highly valued part of our team. Emily Cesta
Business Development Coordinator
Emily Cesta joins Hurley Travel Experts as the Business Development Coordinator. An Internet marketing specialist, Emily provides expertise on new business acquisition, social media marketing strategy, search engine optimization, account management and systems integration. A graduate of Providence College (B.A. Political Science) and New England College (MFA, Creative Writing), Emily has over six years of travel industry experience in Maine, the U.K. and in Ireland. |
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The Travel Team at Hurley Travel Experts |
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