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… When the Going Gets Tough, Keep Traveling
by Alan E. Lewis
Entry: May 2011
A natural disaster such as an earthquake seems so capricious—often appearing to strike from nowhere at some unsuspecting corner of the world. Aside from grieving for the innocent victims left in its wake, one rarely knows how to properly respond to a tragedy in a distant land. But good people so often rally together and try to help as best they can.
When there’s trouble, OAT & Grand Circle are always there for our travelers
by Alan E. Lewis
Entry: September 2010
I like how Theodore Roosevelt was a man of action. “In any moment of decision,” he once said, “the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and worst thing you can do is nothing.” That quote really resonates with me because tough decisions have to be made every day in the travel business. And none are tougher—or more important—than those that must be made in times of world crises.
By its very nature, the travel industry is vulnerable to unfolding events around the world—everything from natural disasters and illness outbreaks to local transportation strikes and outright civil wars. And when things happen, tough decisions have to be made.