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"I have had the pleasure to work with Bear and Bear for many years and their professionalism and attention to details are outstanding. Jody and Steven, together with their amazing team are wonderful to work with. Their objective has been always exceeding our mutual customers expectations, by delivering the best service and adding their personal touch to the client experience. They only work with the best partners in the travel industry."
"Bear and Bear Travel is the little black dress of fashion travel, essential and classic."
"Bear and Bear continues to set the standards in the luxury travel business. Not only are they very organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in procuring their client’s needs, but they also work with a great spirit! It is both a partnership and a friendship with Bear and Bear Team that Auberge Resorts appreciate!"
“Discerning travelers themselves with a passion for travel; a desire to bring their clients one of a kind experiences all over the world and their meticulous attention to detail, Jody and Steven Bear understand perfectly the needs and wishes of their clients and their travel partners x10. They are the ultimate professionals and the consummate travel partners. For Jody and Steven at Bear and Bear Travel it is all about Relationship, Relationship, Relationship and with that said they Deliver, Deliver, Deliver. They truly are the best at what they do. We have been travel partners with Jody and Steven for many, many years and look forward to many more years working with them and to welcoming their clients to our hotel as very, very special guests.”
"Be assured that I sincerely appreciate your continuous support and confidence...in addition to your lovely, friendly and professional way of working in our industry.
Warmest regards from Paris."
"As a preferred Travel Agency partner at the Blakely New York for Bear & Bear’s discerning clientele for almost 8 years; and a true partner for me since 2000 in other boutique upscale hotel pre-openings
Jody and Steven unique travel abilities are truly EXEMPLARY; Bear and Bear key travel agents are detailed oriented and knowledgeable among the best in the travel market.
We are truly honored to have BEAR & BEAR as a loyal travel partner and look forward to many more years of partnership."
"Our valued relationship with Bear & Bear is built upon a mutual understanding of how our respective teams approach guest service. The inherent synergy that exists between our two organizations is a direct
result of our shared values and uncompromising commitment to excellence. Their clients become our guests, and together we create a seamless service experience for customers. I can't think of a more natural
partnership and aligned vision than that which we share with Bear & Bear."
"Steven and Jody Bear are the most wonderful people to work with. They always have their client’s best interests in mind and ensure their clients create lasting memories wherever they go. The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club has had a long relationship with Bear & Bear Travel and we look forward to working with them for years to come, making their client’s wishes a reality."
"Travel Consultants have to be extremely knowledgeable to provide their clients an added value versus other booking channels! Jody and Steve are adding their great friendship with hoteliers and travel partners to guarantee the best experiences for their clients".
"Bear & Bear are Solid Partners.
In the ever changing travel world we appreciate our partnership with Bear and Bear. They are consistent, dependable, are able to anticipate their clients’ needs and communicate them to us. The travel world may change, but Bear and Bear remain true to their reputation."
"Professionalism, joy of life and their heart in the right spot…. Jody and Steven are a wonderful couple as are all their clients that they have been sending to Hotel Caruso since its opening in 2005 and whom I am honoured to personally take care of. Jody and Steven, thanks for your trust and passion!”
"Bear and Bear provide the highest level of service and attention to detail for their discerning clientele. It is always a pleasure to work with Jody and Steven and to welcome their guests to Claridge’s”
"When it comes to handling those “detailed” travel plans there is no one better than Jody Bear. You always make the impossible look easy. . . even with last minute travel plans. I do not think there is anyone in the business who is capable of planning and executing even the most difficult itinerary like you. You are on top of everything . . . your clients are always treated as #1. Thank you also for sharing your insights into the affluent U.S. travel market at so many of the “focus group” meetings hosted by Condé Nast Traveler. Your input into those discussions is invaluable.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jody and Steven Bear for more than 15 years. They are highly professional and take the utmost care with each and every one of their clients. I cannot recommend them highly enough and it is always a delight to welcome their clients."
"It has always been a true pleasure to be associated with Bear & Bear travel. Not only were they a very reliable and productive business partner, they were also very supportive to us and helped to establish Park Hyatt Saigon as one of the leading hotels in Vietnam."
"I've had the pleasure to be a client of Steve and Jody Bear for over 14 years, nine years at Ferragamo and over five years and counting at Dolce & Gabbana. They have always provided impeccable service at competitive rates. They have the utmost integrity and are always going above and beyond to ensure their service is of the highest quality."
“I have had the good fortune to have worked with Jody Bear and her team of professional agents for many years. I can honestly say that there are few agents as detailed and committed to their clients as Jody. On her recent trip to St. Barth’s and Eden Rock, she was insistent upon inspecting every single room and made it her mission to know every restaurant on the island, as well as learning all she could of our special island. It is always a pleasure and privilege to work with her and travelers who choose to use her services will never be disappointed.”
"I have known Jody and Steven Bear for over 20 years and have the greatest respect for their knowledge, professionalism and dedication in providing the most efficient and personalized service for their clients. We have worked very closely with Bear and Bear who have always been great supporters of Firmdale Hotels. Their clients come from many areas of society, but the one thing they have in common is their demand for the very best...and that is exactly what Jody and Steven and their wonderful team always deliver."
"It is always a pleasure to work with Jody, Steven and the team at Bear & Bear Travel and to share a common goal; clients who come back over and over again. They are extremely passionate about their work. The Bear & Bear Travel team goes out of their way to ensure that their clients are happy. Jody and Steven are true professionals with a wealth of “inside” knowledge and their connections can open you many doors all over the world; everybody in the industry knows them."
"Bear & Bear Travel, Steven and Jody. Ever since our flagship Hotel Four Seasons George V reopened under the guidance of Four Seasons 9 years ago, we have worked with Jody and Steve on a regular basis and enjoyed strengthening our relationship. Years after years, we have welcomed their guests and strove to ensure complete satisfaction. We are proud to be one of Steve and Jody's hotels of reference in Paris and a home away from home for their clients. We look forward to accompanying their steps and continue our strong and lasting relationship."
“Bear & Bear Travel has always provided our clients with the best possible service. Courteous and professional, they provide extremely knowledgeable travel arrangements, great attention to detail, as well as the added value of going beyond the call of duty for special requests.”
"Gansevoort Hotel Group treasures our winning partnership with Bear & Bear Travel. Partnership with Bear & Bear has proven to be a great success for our hotels."
"Bear and Bear Travel is a reference in the luxury travel industry in the entire US. Jody, Steven and their team are extremely knowledgeable of the products and services provided by the suppliers. What makes Bear and Bear a unique partner is the tailor made service that it offers to its clients. I have been working with them for several years and it has always been a pleasure to welcome their clients in the different properties where I have worked."
"The Bear’s are nothing but a pleasure. They always put their clients first and make sure that the hotels they are working with are informed of every single detail. It is a true partnership. They really do guarantee the very best for their clients."
"Bear & Bear Travel and the Grand Hotel et de Milan have collaborated continuously over the past several years. Their attention to detail, quality of service and friendly attitude makes working with Bear & Bear straightforward and effortless. With proficient skill in establishing strong relationships with high level clients, they are one of our most valued partners, with whom it is always a pleasure to do business."
"Working with Jody and Steven since 2000 now, they always tailor made every single detail for their clients, informing me all the time. Once the clients arrive and I meet them, they seem to know all our wonderful secret spots already."
"Steven and Jody Bear have always shown professionalism and dedication in their job. Especially in the last few years, their great cooperation and friendship with The Rocco Forte Collection have contributed to reach successful results!"
"Jody Bear is one of the most respected names in the business. Her clients adore her for her creativity and her ability to bring them the very best."
“Working with Jody and Steven it is always a good pleasure and honor; everybody here at the Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome know them as outstanding people and not to mention very professional as very few ones on the market. They are extremely committed to chase the perfection and the happiness of their demanding clientele. I am deeply lucky to have met them on my professional path ”.
"You are about the experience the most hospitable, well directed and versed travel professionals in our industry. In my world of hotels, If you don't know the team at Bear & Bear, you have not made it".
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jody and Steven for many years. They have assembled a world-class team who shares their passion, creativity and commitment to excellence. Beyond their constant professionalism and consistent quality of service, it is the joy they take in exceeding expectations for their clients that truly sets them apart."
"It is always a pleasure working with Bear and Bear, in helping them provide the highest level of service, and the most memorable, unique experiences for their clients, which is what they are committed to do. Their attention to detail, in learning about the best things to do in a far away place like Dubai, impressed me. Jody became an expert on Dubai in just a few days and took the time to know all about Dubai, and our exclusive properties, including Burj Al Arab. We, at Jumeirah, greatly value our partnership with Bear and Bear - they are true professionals."
“Jody & Steven Bear are without a doubt not only very knowledgeable about the travel industry but also wonderful people to interact with. It has always been a pleasure to deal with them on very specific requests & they understand perfectly what our discerning clientele is to expect in hotels such as Le Bristol Paris. Our partnership has grown along the years to be a very special friendship & it clearly shows that trust & relationships are the very base of the luxury travel industry. We hope to be able to continue our long lasting partnership & will spare no efforts to strengthen it.”
"Bear and Bear, what a pair! Their great attention to detail provides guests with a sublime experience in our paradise. We enjoy working together creating a remarkable travel experience for our mutual success."
"I feel so honored to call your Bear & Bear group friends of Luxe. It is always a pleasure to work with every individual on your team. They are the most thorough and detailed agents with whom a work. I know that they are very busy and under pressure from your very important clients but I have always known them to be extremely professional and courteous. Making and changing plane and hotel arrangements can be challenging but Bear & Bear keeps their cool! I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I’m so glad to be of service."
"I would like to personally acknowledge and thank Jody and Steven Bear for their valued business and support to Le Meurice. No matter what question or concerns they have, Jody and Steven are always going above and beyond with an attentiveness and thoroughness to make their client’s experience great.
Their level of personal service combined with their excellent knowledge of the high-end luxury market clientele and of the fashion world rank them at the top travel agents.
Bear & Bear Travel could not come more highly recommended."
"Jody, Steven and the entire team of Bear & Bear Travel have been loyal partners of Lungarno Collection for many years. We appreciate their professionalism and knowledge and it is always a pleasure to work with them. We look forward to continuing our close relationship in the future."
"It is always a pleasure to work with you at Bear & Bear. Your team is very professional in the individual care that they provide for clients. Excellent communication from you which allows us to continue the exemplary and personalized service to your clients from the minute they arrive at our uniquely beautiful resort. We look forward to continuing our working relationship in the future and you can always count on our focus to delight your clients here in Chiang Mai."
"I’ve been working with Bear & Bear for a long time and in successive properties – they provide their guests with a high end and personalized quality of service just like us – I’m pleased to count them among the repeat and faithful partners of the Montalembert in Paris."
"One & Only Ocean Club has worked with Bear & Bear Travel for many years and truly appreciate their support and enthusiasm. We enjoy hosting their guests and ensure their needs are met. Look forward to making many more memorable moments!"
"Over the years, Bear and Bear Travel and One&Only Palmilla have developed a wonderful partnership, working closely to exceed their client's expectations. Their Travel Specialists are well known for their dedication to their clients and to providing them with memorable experiences.
We value our relationship with Bear and Bear Travel and look forward to continuing our success."
"Bear and Bear are the consummate experts in arranging bespoke travel for their clients. Exhibiting extensive product knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail, our mutual clients have had nothing but sublime experiences. The years of partnership with Bear and Bear and Parrot Cay is a testament to their commitment to the luxury travel consumer."
"Being one of The Peninsula Hong Kong's preferred travel partners in the United States, the hotel has long enjoyed a deeply cooperative relationship with Bear & Bear Travel. Experts in their field, it is wonderful to work alongside of such travel professionals."
"Attention to detail is the key to the luxury travel industry. Pineapple luxury hotel specialists and the hotel we are representing are proud to be working closely with Jody, Steven and their exceptional team. We also share the same passion for travel, and aspiring to ensuring excellence and providing a first rate service for its clients, always making sure our guests receive the best of the best. This is why Bear and Bear remain a good point of reference in the industry."
"The Plaza Athéneé Paris is always thrilled to work with Jody & Steven at Bear & Bear Travel. Their expertise and professionalism is a joy. Never-exhausted travelers themselves, they are constantly striving to deliver up-to-date and exclusive travel advice to clients. And as conscientious and client-oriented travel partners, Jody & Steven maintain a perfect client-supplier balance."
"Working with Bear & Bear is, to us, more than collaborating. The passion we share for excellence and luxury lead us to a winning partnership which finds its greatest prize in the satisfied eyes of our guests."
“We have had the great pleasure of working with Bear & Bear Travel for numerous years and they are true exemplary professionals. They have an outstanding knowledge of the travel industry and you can certainly see their true passion for the business. We sincerely honor the relationship we have and look forward to continuous years of successfully working together.”
"Having worked with Bear & Bear for approximately 20 years, I am always excited to field their inquiries and have their clients visit Rosewood properties. Everyone on the B & B team is extremely sensitive to developing unique itineraries that fulfill even unspoken needs and desires and it is always a "win / win / win" for us, them and their special clients....... They understand completely who is / is not appropriate for our special locations and for that I am extremely grateful and always ready to compliment their efforts."
"Since our opening we have had the pleasure and joy of working with Jody and her staff from Bear & Bear. We have fostered a relationship and appreciation for their professionalism and dedication that allows us both to achieve the high standards of service and customer care that Rosewood Mayakoba and Bear & Bear are known for."
"I have been dealing with Jody and Steven for a long time and for several properties I have been working for. They have always been professional, full of enthusiasm and always committed to please their clients. It has always been a pleasure to look after their customers with the special attention they often require!"
"We cannot thank you enough for your cooperation and support over the years and look forward to continuing our mutual relationship with your new agency. We are sure that it will be a great success due to your great expertise and know-how about Italy."
"Jody Bear has been booking Hotel St Barth Isle de France before Hotel St Barth Isle de France and St Barths were on the map. From the very beginning Bear and Bear had the confidence to recommend our Hotel St Barth Isle de France and St Barths to their many wonderful clients. The excellent and longstanding relationship between Hotel St Barth Isle de France and Bear and Bear continues to grow over many seasons. We have always enjoyed our return guests while encouraged by a recent increase in new guests arriving thanks to Jody, Steven and the Bear and Bear team. There is a mutual appreciation of each other. Jody knows the island of St Barths intimately. We hope to continue working closely together for many more years to come."
"The St. Regis New York highly values its relationship with Jody & Steven Bear as a true partnership. We share the same philosophy about exceeding guests expectations and creating a personalized "home away from home" experience for their clients. It is always pleasure for us to welcome Jody & Steven's clients through our doors. They understand their client's needs and members of our team always enjoy collaborating with the Bear & Bear Travel Team."
"For over 20 years, at both Aman Resorts and Trisara, I have had the pleasure to have worked with Jody and Steven Bear in providing their clients with the best travel experiences in South East Asia.
Great Hotels share a number of things in common with great travel agents and attention to detail is paramount in getting it right. Jody and Steven are unique in this sense as every detail has to be right.
The hundreds of guests who have come to us via their office have always enjoyed special treatment and recognition as we strive to get it right. Many of their guests have become friends too, returning year after year.
Jody and Steven never send their clients to places that can't exceed their guests expectations and I am certain this has kept many hoteliers on their toes. It is clear to me that this level of commitment is becoming a rare commodity in the rapidly changing environment that is travel.
I hope we can continue to welcome their special guests into our arms for years to come."
"I first met Jody and Steven Bear and started working with Bear & Bear when I moved to NYC from LA to join Ian Schrager Hotels 12 years ago. Having not managed their agency in 7 years with Preferred Hotel Group, it is a true testament that at the end of the day it is all about a seamless business partnership and it is humbling to see relationships valued. Now with TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION, I look forward to picking up where we left off. I have always been very pleased with the business relationship shared with Bear & Bear. Thank you for your continued support, incomparable knowledge and professionalism."
"Bear & Bear Travel is a pillar in the industry when it comes to selling luxury travel to their clients. They anticipate & fulfill their client’s needs & wishes at the highest level. Nothing is left to do except enjoy the trip."
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