Dear Pilgrims, As you are no doubt aware, Hamas launched a surprise attack from Gaza over the weekend against Israeli communities in the southern part of the Holy Land resulting in significant loss of life. We understand that these events are a great cause of concern for you and we would like to reassure you that your safety is our … Read More
Coronavirus Update – Rebooking Travel Insurance
In the event that you purchased a CSA Travel Protection/Generali Global Assistance insurance policy for tours with departure dates that fall between Jan. 29, 2020-May 31, 2020 you may be eligible for a travel insurance policy voucher provided that travel has not already taken place and a claim has not been filed against the policy. The voucher can be used … Read More
Coronavirus Update
March, 2020-May, 2020 Group Tours Because of government and airline-imposed travel limitations and changes that are evolving daily, we have been forced to temporarily suspend operation of ALL tours from now until June 1, 2020 at which time we believe we will be in a better position to provide the experiences our clients expect and deserve. For those tours which … Read More
Oberammergau Passion Play Update
We regret to advise that today it was announced by the relevant authorities in Germany that the 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play has been postponed until 2022 due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This cancellation marks only the third time in the Passion Play’s 400-year history that the performance has been interrupted. We are still absorbing the impact of this … Read More
Limited Operations Due to Coronavirus
Effective March 19, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has issued a mandatory stay-at-home order affecting all state residents in an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This order requires the closure of all nonessential businesses and, as a result, George’s International Tours has been forced to limit its operations until further notice. Please be … Read More
Coronavirus Update
George’s International Tours continues to monitor the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in order to make informed decisions for the safety of our travelers. Over the last 90 years we have been committed to providing a safe, pleasant travel experience to all of our clients and that commitment remains as strong today in the midst of this crisis as it did … Read More
Coronavirus Update
Please be patient with us during these difficult times. All requests for refunds and changes will be actioned as soon as possible. To assist us in dealing with requests in a more timely manner, please refrain from calling on non-emergency issues and send an email instead to sales@georgesintl.com We apologize for any longer than usual delays and are working hard … Read More
Coronavirus Update
George’s International Tours is closely following developments in the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide outbreak and will notify you in the event that it affects your upcoming travel plans. We are receiving an exceptionally high volume of calls and emails at this time, so please be patient as we work with our partners overseas to gather the necessary information on how … Read More
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike
by ASSOCIATED PRESS A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa will expand Tuesday night to affect all of the German airline’s flights in an escalating dispute over benefits. A union representing the flight attendants called Tuesday for its members to widen the strike, which began Friday at Germany’s three main airports. Tens of thousands of passengers have been affected so far … Read More
Lufthansa Pilots’ Strike
German airline Lufthansa has announced that it is canceling 1,000 flights on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 because of a pilot strike. Approximately 140,000 travelers will be affected by the grounding, the airline said Tuesday. “Lufthansa deeply regrets the resulting inconvenience to its customers,” it said. The pilots union, Vereinigung Cockpit, began its strike on long-haul flights Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of 90 … Read More
American Airlines cancels nonstop service from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv effective January 1, 2016
American Airlines has just announced that as of January 1, 2016 they will discontinue service between Philadelphia and Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. This decision came as a surprise to the travel industry because the flights for this route were almost always either sold out or filled close to capacity, however American Airlines has cited other factors in … Read More
Major Storm Warning
Blizzard of 2015 to Shut Down NYC, Boston Tuesday By Brian Lada, Meteorologist January 26, 2015; 3:53 PM ET An all-out blizzard will slam the New York City area and New England Monday night through Tuesday, bringing many communities to a standstill. Flight cancellations are mounting and travel bans and state of emergencies are being issued ahead of the major … Read More
Major Christmas Eve Winter Storm
Holiday Travel Forecast: Major Christmas Eve Winter Storm to Impact Millions in Midwest, East By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist December 19, 2014; 10:47 AM ET Update at 1:00 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 19, 2014: A major storm centered on Christmas Eve will affect the Midwest and East with areas of strong winds, heavy snow, torrential rain and thunderstorms. A … Read More
Passport Renewal
Renew Early: Passports Expiring Within Six Months May Disrupt Travel Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 5, 2014 Many international travelers may not realize that having an unexpired passport is sometimes not enough to enter certain foreign countries. U.S. citizens traveling on passports that expire in fewer than six months have increasingly been denied airline boarding or been detained … Read More