Testimonials
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Alitalia Italian Airlines |
"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." | |
| Martein van Wagenberg | Managing Director Rosewood Little Dix Bay Virgin Gorda, BVI | ||
| "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 ! " | ||
| Yasmeen Sarwar | Director, Sales & Marketing, One & Only Ocean Club | ||
| "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." | ||
| Ezio Indiani | General Manager, Hotel Principe di Savola, Dorchester Collection, Milano, Italy | ||
| "I've had the pleasure of working with Bear and Bear for many years and they have always been consummate professionals, giving the utmost importance to fulfilling their clients' needs and working as true partners with their colleagues in the travel industry" | ||
| Brian Finkelman | Director of Sales & Marketing, Gramercy Park Hotel | ||
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"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." |
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| Anthony Lark | Group Director & General Manager, Trisara, Phuket | ||
| "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." | ||
| Joel A. Zack | President, Heritage Tours | ||
| "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” | ||
| Philippe Leboeuf | General Manager, Claridge's, London | ||
| "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!" | ||
| Stefano Gegnacorsi | General Manager, Hotel Savoy, Florence, Italy | ||
| "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". | ||
| Attilio Marro | General Manager, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, Milan, Italy | ||
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"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. |
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| Edward T. Steiner | Senior VP Latin America and Caribbean, One & Only Resorts | ||
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| "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." | ||
| Lou Zollo | VP of Finance, Dolce & Gabbana | ||
| “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.” | ||
| Roberto E. Wirth | Proprietor & General Manager, Hassler, Rome, Italy | ||
| '"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." | ||
| Vito Cinque, Owner & Andrea Esposito, Reservations Manager | Hotel Il San Pietro, Positano, Italy | ||
| "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." | ||
| François Delahaye | General Manager & Chief Operating Officer, Hôtel Plaza Athéneé Paris | ||
| "I have been a client of Bear & Bear Travel for over fifteen years, selecting them as our corporate travel agency at GFT and now at Neema Clothing. Steven & Jody Bear have assembled the industry leading team of travel consultants who provide unsurpassed knowledge and customer service. Within the fashion industry Bear & Bear is the “black label” of corporate travel professionalism." | ||
| Wayne M. Markowitz | Chief Operating Officer, Neema Clothing Ltd. | ||
| “Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat cherishes its well-established partnership with Bear and Bear Travel. The Bear and Bear team do an excellent job of treating our mutual VIP guests with first class service from the guest’s first interest in our property to the moment they reach home.” | ||
| Jeff Morgan | General Manager, Parrot Cay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, BWI | ||
| "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." | ||
| Luca Finardi | General Manager, Hotel Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy | ||
| "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." | ||
| Antonio Cailotto | General Manager, Grand Hotel et de Milan, Milan, Italy | ||
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"We have been working
with Bear & Bear Travel for many years and their
professionalism and knowledge in the travel business are
excellent. They are talented leaders
particularly with clients in the fashion industry, who
are the most high-end and challenging customers when it
comes to travel. Steven and Jody Bear have always
shown themselves to be very personable and charismatic
entrepreneurs dedicated to their clients as well their
wonderful team. We look forward to continuing a long and successful partnership with Bear & Bear Travel." |
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| Nicola Arnese | Sr. Director of Sales USA & Mexico, Alitalia Italian Airlines | ||
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"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." |
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| Vincent Tissier | General Manager, Hôtel Bel-Ami Saint Germain des Prés, Paris, France | ||
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"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.
You are the best!" |
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| John Hilcock | Executive Director, Condé Nast Traveler | ||
| "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!" | ||
| Martin Elsner | General Manager, Hotel de Russie, Rome | ||
| "Bear and Bear Travel is the little black dress of fashion travel, essential and classic." | ||
| André Balazs Properties | ||
| "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." | ||
| Myriam Kounaf | General Manager, Hotel Montalembert, Paris, France | ||
| "Bear & Bear Travel is a pillar in the travel industry when it comes to selling luxury products to their clients. They anticipate & fulfill their client’s needs & wishes at the highest level." | ||
| Cheryl Bennett | Senior Corporate Director, Travel Industry, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, New York | ||
| "I have had the pleasure of working with Jody & Steven Bear and their staff for 17 years and feel they are true professionals who definitely know what service is and provide it on a consistent basis to their niche clientele. Working with them is a true partnership." | ||
| Michael G. Williams | Director of Sales, The Carlyle, New York | ||
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"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." |
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| Franka Holtmann | General Manager, Le Meurice, Paris, France | ||
| "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." | ||
| Ms. Rainy Chan | General Manager, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong | ||
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"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!” |
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| Franco Girasoli | General Manager, Hotel Caruso, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Italy | ||
| "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." | ||
| Jan Peter van der Ree | General Manager, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai, UAE | ||
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| "Bear & Bear Travel, Steve 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." | ||
| Yasmine Satre | Sales Manager, Four Seasons Hôtel George V Paris, Paris, France | ||
| "Excellence, commitment and a special human touch: this is the formula of our friends at Bear & Bear." | ||
| Sandro Alfano | General Manager, Lungarno Hotels, Italy | ||
| "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." | ||
| Pablo E. Graf | Managing Director, Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico | ||
| "It is always such a pleasure to work with Bear & Bear. You are the consummate professionals. You always have your clients every need as your top priority, from private transfers to soymilk. I am always amazed by your attention to detail, expertise and knowledge. The characteristic that stands out the most is professional and pleasant manner whenever conducting business. It's a pleasure to work with you and I always learn from you." | ||
| Kerry Bergin | Director of Agency Sales, Hyatt International, Ltd. | ||
| "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." | ||
| Pedro Dias | Hotel Manager of The St. Regis New York | ||
| "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. " | ||
| Mark Bradford | General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chian Mai, Thailand | ||
| "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." | ||
| Joan Gibbs | Director of Industry Sales - America, Jumeirah Group | ||
| "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. " | ||
| Craig Markham | Director, Marketing & Public Relations, Firmdale Hotels, London | ||
| "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 Entire Team of Hotel St Barth Isle de France, Saint-Barthélemy | ||
| "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." | ||
| Thomas Citterio | Director of Sales and Marketing, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Italy | ||
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