Archive for February, 2010
Christopherson Andavo announced as 2010 Ritz Carlton STARS member.
February 2010 saw the addition of Christopherson Andavo Travel to the exclusive ranks of the Ritz Carlton STARS program. The hotelier renowned for combining luxury and hospitality invited Christopherson Andavo to this elite group making it one of ONLY TWO travel companies in the United States with this distinction. As a member of the STARS [...]
The not so friendly skies (warning! science content)
From one of my favorite sites comes some very interesting information to consider on your next long flight. Here is a teaser quote from Science@NASA: Instruments scanning outer space for cataclysmic explosions called gamma-ray bursts are detecting intense flashes of gamma-ray energy right here in the friendly skies of Earth. These terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs) [...]
Sweet Vacation “DEALS”
As winter is wrapping up it’s season with snow and rain scattered with a little sunshine here and there, put away your snow shovels, boots, coats and gloves. It is time to break out the swim suits and suntan lotion and pack your bags for some rest and relaxation. There is no better time then [...]
For all those business travelers caught in the recent snow storms–listen up!
If you were that business traveler, had booked your travel through Christopherson, and were stranded in any of the recent east coast snow storms; you were in good hands. Why—because the last time you were stranded we took exceptional care of you then. This situation happens every year and every year our agents amaze me [...]
Twitter. Facebook. Linkedin. We all know the names, but have we figured out the game to using social media tools for the business of corporate travel?
An online survey of travel management professionals conducted in May of 2009 by AirPlus International revealed a connection between personal and professional use of social media sites. While more than 71 percent of respondents indicated that they personally participate in a social media platform and/or blog community, it’s encouraging to report that slightly more than [...]
Airfare Sale – Call us to book your flights
Kick off the new year in a new place. Book your 2010 travel within the United States or to Canada by calling us today. All tickets must be issued by January 7, 2010. Most airlines are offering this wonderful winter sale. Rules: Purchase by January 7, 2010. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Travel must [...]
Melbourne Wine and Food Delights!
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What is your Travel GPA?
How do you stack up in the travel market place? As a company did you meet your travel goals and expectations for 2009? Did you uitilize your hotel and car rental contracts to the fullest? How do you compare to companies of similar travel spend and patterns? What about compliance? Are your travelers adhering to [...]
Sleeping On Those Long Flights Gets Better.
While we all know that flying on transoceanic flights is hard on everyone, the airlines have gone to great lengths to make it better for their travelers in first and business class. On some airlines you get seats that convert into lie flat beds and others have gone so far as to build individual suites [...]