Press Releases
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Date Title
02/18/11
 Collette Vacations announces hiring of Director of Tour Management
02/17/11
 Collette Vacations Recognizes Two Employees for Milestone Anniversaries
02/10/11
 Co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel joins Collette Vacations’ board
02/09/11
 Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. accepts award at Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce annual dinner
02/01/11
 Successful launch of Collette Family Vacations prompts company to add more guaranteed dates
01/27/11
 By land and by sea, Collette Vacations explores both on its NEW TOUR to Australia and New Zealand
01/26/11
 Collette Vacations promotes Danny Smart to National Accounts Manager – West Coast
01/19/11
 Collette Vacations debuts Family Vacations micro-site
01/12/11
 Collette Vacations Launches Companion Air Specials featuring Italy, Britain & Ireland
01/04/11
Collette Vacations to absorb new Rome Hotel Tax
12/21/10
Collette Foundation Hosts Benefit Concert to Support its Worldwide Project Sites
11/30/10
 Collette Foundation and Knysna Educational Trust Celebrate the Opening of Siyafunda School
11/17/10
 The Collette Foundation receives World Travel Market Global Award in London
11/05/10
 Collette Vacations Launches 2011 Europe Brochure
11/04/10
 Collette Vacations Invites Travel Agents to learn more about its Spectacular South Africa tour
11/03/10
 Collette Foundation Accepts Donation from Laconia Savings Bank
11/01/10
 Collette Vacations Spectacular South Africa tour is a journey of discovery
10/19/10
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Previews its New Website
10/15/10
 Collette Vacations Announces Appointment to its Board of Advisors
10/08/10
 Collette Foundation funds the building of cyclone-proof homes in Fiji
10/07/10
 Collette Follows Release of "Big Book" with Regional Brochure
10/05/10
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Expands its Educational Tour Offerings for 2011
10/01/10
 Collette Vacations Announces New Zealand is Destination for its Bi-Annual Sales Meeting in 2011
09/10/10
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion of Tony Etienne to Vice President
09/09/10
 Collette Vacations Releases New Option on its Pre/Post Hotel Night Stays
09/07/10
 Collette Vacations Announces New Tour Lineup for May 2011 through April 2012
09/03/10
 Explorations Previews its New Website
09/01/10
 Collette Vacations' Employees Embark On Company's Second "Reality Tour"
08/18/10
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotions at its Pawtucket, RI Headquarters
08/17/10
 Collette Foundation funds summer program at RISE
07/21/10
 Collette Vacations Debuts its New Spain’s Costa del Sol & Portugal’s Riviera Program for 2011
07/15/10
 Travel + Leisure 2010 World’s Best Awards Names Collette Vacations to its List
07/14/10
 Collette Vacations Releases its Discover Scotland Program for 2011 on eve of Open Championship
06/30/10
 Collette Vacations’ Community Relations Manager Lynne Kelly Appointed President of Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island Board of Directors
06/23/10
 Collette Vacations Releases its Land/Cruise Programs for 2011
06/11/10
 Dan Sullivan, Collette president and CEO, along with 20 Collette employees head to Angel Island for Tourism Cares event
06/09/10
 Collette Vacations Launches New Tours to Panama
05/20/10
 Collette Vacations Hires Product Manager
05/19/10
 For 4th Consecutive Year, Collette Vacations Named to 2010 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island List
04/29/10
 Collette Vacations' COMPLIMENTARY roundtrip sedan service rolls out to full product line
04/14/10
 Collette Foundation Launches Blog Site
04/09/10
 Collette Vacations Reports the Effects of Social Media as a Tool for Marketing Escorted Tours
03/17/10
 Collette Vacations Announces Changes in its Sales Force
03/12/10
 Collette Vacations Honors Ryan Mikucki at Annual Sales Meeting in Israel
03/12/10
 Collette Vacations Travels to Israel for its Annual Sales Meeting
03/05/10
 Collette Vacations Names Eric Welter Senior Vice President of Marketing
03/02/10
 Collette Vacations Announces Changes to its Popular Bays and Railways Tour of New England
03/16/10
 175% Surge in Bookings of Popular Ireland Tour
02/22/10
 Collettte honored by TravelAge West
02/04/10
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Releases its Line Up of 2010 Tours at Annual Educational Travel Conference
02/03/10
 Collette tour not affected by discontinued ferry service
01/28/10
 Collette's Sullivan appointed by RI Governor
01/27/10
 Collette on track for best year
01/19/10
 The Collette Foundation Enlists Travelers and Employees in Mission to Help the People of Haiti
01/08/10
 Collette Vacations Receives Reader's Choice Award for Excellence
01/07/10
 Collette Vacations Releases Desk Copy Brochure for Travel Agents
01/05/10
 Collette Vacations Extends Retail Booking Offer for Oberammergau Passion Play Tours
12/24/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Twidale Named to U.S. Tour Operators Association Board of Directors
12/10/09
 Collette Foundation Benefit Concert Featuring Employee Band - THE CLOSERS!
12/10/09
 Collette Vacations Breaks Previous Sales Record Set in 1999
11/20/09
 Collette Vacations Launches Vegas and California Tour in 2010
11/18/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Better Than Expected Numbers for U.S. National Park Tours
11/16/09
 Collette Vacations Gives New Beat to Music Tour in 2010
11/06/09
 Daniel J. Sullivan, Collette president and CEO, appointed chairman of the board of directors of Tourism Cares
11/05/09
 Collette Employees and Travel Professionals to Deliver Supplies to Local Education Center in Kenya
11/04/09
 Explorations Tour Visits New Seven Wonders of the World
10/30/09
 Collette Vacations to Play Host to Oberammergau Passion Play Actors
10/20/09
 Wine Tasting and Train Journey Featured on Collette Vacations' Wines & Wonders of South America
10/14/09
 Collette Vacations Adds New U.S. Programs
10/13/09
 Collette Vacations Reports Increase in Passengers Traveling to South America in 2009
10/06/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Announces New Feature for 2010
10/02/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion of Tanya Lee to Inside District Sales Manager
10/01/09
 Collette Vacations Adds Features and Lowers Price on its Exploring New Zealand Program for 2010
09/28/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Release of New Explorations Tour to Guatemala and Honduras
09/22/09
 Collette Vacations Reveals its Europe Offerings for 2010
09/17/09
 The Collette Foundation to Host Event in Pawtucket to Benefit Children of Cambodia
09/15/09
 Explorations Launches New Australia and New Zealand Small Group Tour
09/09/09
 Collette Vacations Listed as a Top Privately-Held Company by Popular Rhode Island Business Newspaper
09/03/09
 Collette Vacations Kicks Off New Travel Season
08/26/09
 Collette Vacations Names Its Salesperson of the Year
08/25/09
 Collette Vacations Unveils Details on New All-Texas Tour
08/06/09
 Breaking News: Collette Vacations Announces FREE COMPANION AIR on its Top Oberammergau Tours
08/06/09
 Collette Vacations Promotes Brett Walker to General Manager of Canada
08/04/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Passion Play Tour for Train Enthusiasts
07/21/09
 Collette Vacations Adds New Features to Promote Oberammergau on Website
07/01/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Tour of Mexico’s Yucatan Includes New Features and Longer Stay for 2010
06/23/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion of Seth Fandetti to Director of Online Marketing
06/22/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Unveils New Features to Exotic Itinerary
06/18/09
 Collette Vacations Heritage of America Tour to Showcase Philadelphia
06/12/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Offers Exclusive Tour Destinations Along with Client and Agent Benefits
06/12/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Single Accommodations on all of its Passion Play Tours
06/10/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Fulfills Specialized Niche for Learning Vacations
06/09/09
 Collette Vacations Sets Guaranteed Dates on Oberammergau
06/04/09
 Collette Vacations’ Employees and Travel Agents from the U.S. and Canada Visit South Africa on Mission of Goodwill
06/03/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion of Melissa Famiglietti Snape to its Executive Committee
06/02/09
 Collette Vacations’ Twitter Page Becomes Selling Advantage for Agents
05/26/09
 Collette Vacations President Dan Sullivan Sings in Support of a Recently Unveiled Campaign to Promote Travel to Britain
05/22/09
 Collette Vacations Adds Exclusive Dining Experience to Popular Resorts of the Rockies Tour
05/21/09
 Collette Vacations Selected as one of The Best Places to Work In Rhode Island 2009 for 3rd Consecutive Year
05/21/09
 Collette Vacations Announces Free Upgrade to Fairmont ‘Castle in the Mountains’ Beginning in June
05/15/09
 Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Offers Choices for Learning Vacations featuring Spain
05/08/09
 Collette Vacations’ Announces Train Journey from Montreal to Gaspe Region
05/05/09
 Collette Vacations Adds Waldorf Astoria Hotel to New York Tours
04/22/09
 Travelers Embrace the Collette Foundation As Part of Overall Vacation Experience
04/01/09
 Collette Vacations Launches Door to Door Home to Airport Transfer Service
03/27/09
 Collette Vacations’ Website Promotes Food and Wine Tours
03/19/09
 U.S. Train Journeys Are Top Trend for Retail Market
03/06/09
 Collette Vacations Launches Offer for Both Agent and Traveler Planning Fall Foliage Tour
02/20/09
 Explorations by Collette Meets Demand of “Baby Boomer” Market
02/19/09
 Explorations by Collette’s Authentic Ireland Tour Ventures Off the Beaten Path for ‘Authentic’ Local Experiences
02/13/09
 Two Popular Collette Vacations’ Tours Honor This Week’s Bicenntenaries of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin
02/10/09
 Explorations by Collette Offers New Ireland Vacation
02/10/09
 Breaking News: Collette Vacations Offers FREE COMPANION AIR On Select Tours!
01/30/09
 Collette Vacations’ Website Offers Travel Tips for the Winter Weary
01/30/09
 Collette Vacations’ Employee Recognized for 30 Years of Service
01/20/09
 Collette Vacations Includes Wine on Italy Tours
12/19/08
 Collette Vacations Offers Unique Stop on Australia Adventure
12/12/08
 Collette Vacations Announces Australia Summer Season Bonus
12/09/08
 Collette’s making it Easier for Agents to Shop and Book Online
11/25/08
 Collette Vacations promotes Randy Costa to Director of Network Operations
11/12/08
 Collette Vacations Collects More than 3 Tons of Food for The Rhode Island Community Food Bank
11/10/08
 Collette Vacations Embraces Technology for Enhanced Tour Experience
10/31/08
 Collette Vacations’ Welcomes Online Manager
10/29/08
 Collette Vacations Wins Spelling Bee Event to Benefit Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
10/24/08
 California’s Culture at Heart of Collette Vacations’ Tour
10/23/08
 Collette Vacations’ Volunteers Make Pilgrimage To Plymouth Plantation
10/22/08
 Collette Vacations Launches 2009-10 Season
10/22/08
 Liberty Travel Consultant WINS Down-Under Getaway from Collette Vacations
10/16/08
 Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Guides Tour to Egypt
10/09/08
 Collette Vacations Awards Liberty Travel Consultant An Australian Getaway for Two
10/08/08
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotions within its Inside Sales Department
10/02/08
 Collette Vacations' Instant Purchase Airfare Offers One-Stop Shopping Convenience
09/16/08
 Collette Vacations' website wins "Travel Standard of Excellence" Award
08/26/08
 Bonus Commission Months From Collette Vacations
5/27/08
 Donahue Returns to Pawtucket, Collette Vacations
5/2/08
 Tours Offer Savings to Europe, Australia and Canada Despite the Weakened U.S. Dollar
4/3/08
 Lincoln Native Returns to Collette Vacations, his Childhood Home
1/18/08
 Collette Vacations Launches 'Explorations' Tour Division Featuring Groups of 16 to 24 and 15 Itineraries Worldwide
1/3/08
 Collette Vacations Launches New Tour for 2008 Featuring India's Architecture, Artisans and Unique Exchanges with Rural Families
10/4/07
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion in Sales Department
8/3/07
 Collette Vacations Foundation to Help Children Worldwide
6/1/07
 Collette Vacations Donates Money, Time and a Free Trip to its Charity of the Year: Crossroads Rhode Island
5/11/07
 Collette Vacations' Land-Based Greece Program Soars in Sales
4/13/07
 Collette Vacations Employee Honored as City Year RI "Community Hero"
4/11/07
 Collette Vacations Ignites Efforts to "GO GREEN"
4/9/07
 Collette Vacations Announces Promotion in Product Department
3/9/07
 Tourism Cares Inducts Collette Vacations CEO and former Chairman of the Board into 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
1/5/07
 Collette Vacations Continues Commitment to Bring Business Back to New Orleans