Category Archives: Travel Industry and Ourisman Travel
Pro-Tips: Get Extra Perks and Avoid Upfront Fees: How to Make a Simple Hotel Booking
We at Ourisman Travel pride ourselves in offering you the best value and luxury amenities for your hotel-only bookings. Our compensation is provided by the hotels, making it possible for us to provide this service with no upfront fees to … finish reading Pro-Tips: Get Extra Perks and Avoid Upfront Fees: How to Make a Simple Hotel Booking
Meet the Wanderer – Angela Valenti
Advice for the Wanderers from a Wanderer: “Find pleasure in the small things and embrace new opportunities. Flash a smile to a local or lend a hand to a stranger along the way. Be smart and be happy!” Continue reading
Ourisman Travel and Belmond Bellini Club Benefits
Belmond has always been one of our favorite brands to work with. Many of their hotels are within the Virtuoso family and their consistent service and unique approach to luxury truly sets them apart. Aside from this one of a … finish reading Ourisman Travel and Belmond Bellini Club Benefits
Meet the Wanderer – Iana Yegoiants Drennan
Not all who wander are lost, a motto that Iana likes to live by. Iana really enjoys waking up in a new place with nothing scheduled and plenty of opportunities to explore. Spontaneity and the freedom to wander are incredibly … finish reading Meet the Wanderer – Iana Yegoiants Drennan
Meet the Adventurer – Rebecca Kelly
Rebecca is the quintessential Adventurer. She finds it truly exhilarating how big the world really is and how much there is to see and experience. Though she may be a bit of a homebody when she isn’t traveling, vacation provides … finish reading Meet the Adventurer – Rebecca Kelly
Meet the Connector – David Ourisman
For David Ourisman, travel is all about connecting with a culture while simultaneously connecting with the important people in his life. As a Connector, immersing himself in a culture alongside his wife, children and friends is what provides him with … finish reading Meet the Connector – David Ourisman
Meet The Voyager – Jessica Ourisman
For Jessica, travel is all about “striking a balance between predictability and happenstance” and ensuring that she has a feel for her surroundings allows her to let go and embrace the unexpected.
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2014 Reflections and Projections for Ourisman Travel
I love the perspective gained from an annual exercise of reflecting on a year gone by and counting our blessings while also making a wish for the year to come. This year, I feel blessed to have a great team around me. I love our team at Ourisman Travel and our extended team at Brownell and I’m so proud of what we are building! My wish for next year is as multifaceted as it is simple. Stripped to core, what I really wish for is another year of joy. I love what I do, I love the people I work with, and I love helping people catch the “travel bug!” Continue reading
Top 10 Takeaways from Virtuoso Week 2014
With David, Jessica, and Rebecca all at Virtuoso Week this year, we came home with more industry insight than ever before! Here are our Top 10 takeaways: Continue reading
Introducing Starwood Luxury Privileges
The new Starwood Luxury Privileges program is a very exciting opportunity for us to add even more value to your hotel stays. Now, every Starwood luxury hotel, that means every St. Regis, Luxury Collection, and W hotels, is offering exclusive amenities to our clients. Continue reading