The economic predictions for 2009 are not encouraging and the news outlets make it very difficult to keep a positive outlook. Most businesses have been impacted in some way or another and the travel industry is usually at the top of the list.

We know you are under tremendous pressure to reduce costs, so we have developed cost savings programs to help you through these tough times. Please take a moment to download and review our Top 10 Ways to Weather an Economic Downturn. Following these tips have resulted in tremendous savings for many of our clients without altering their travel patterns or damaging relations with their customers. We hope these tips will help you get the most from your travel dollars!

To tap into additional travel discounts, you might consider Ministry Travel, a company that Safe Harbors acquired, which specializes in discounted contracted international airfares. An additional division, Humanitarian Travel, enables us to bring similar discounts to organizations that engage in humanitarian work around the world.

Safe Harbors has been in business for 24 years and we have certainly seen our share of ups and downs, but as crazy as it sounds I still feel optimistic about 2009. Naturally, we are always looking to improve our services and automation. We are currently in the process of upgrading our reservation systems, databases and methods of delivering our products.

However, our systems and programs mean nothing unless we are providing the most important services required. We realize the importance of being there when you need us. When you contact us, you expect immediate response. When we give you a quote, you expect the best price possible. It is our number one goal to make sure you are receiving the best pricing and getting quick response times 100% of the time. Lastly, we are grateful for your business and I encourage you to share your challenges with us when purchasing travel. Let Safe Harbors be your solution when managing your travel program.

Happy New Year and thank you for allowing us to service your travel needs.

Jay Ellenby
President & CEO

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