Geenee news
Geenee welcomes 10,000th Member.
Sunday August 10, 2008
Geenee is continuing to grow quickly thanks to all of your support. We have just welcomed our 10,000th member (who joins us from London) and we are now well established as one of the top league home exchange companies in the world.
Geenee wins award as best home exchange club
Wednesday October 31, 2007
We are thrilled to announce that Geenee has picked up a bunch of top awards from Know Your Trade, which is widely recognised as the authority in the Home Exchange Industry.
Better Connection to Geenee Website – Server Upgrade
Tuesday June 5, 2007
With 4500 members around the world and a quarter of a million visits to the Geenee website per month, it was time to say goodbye to our old Server system which was beginning to feel the strain. Some of you may have experienced some difficulties with your connection to Geenee recently. Well no more!
Geenee signs new Wine Tasting partner in Paris
Saturday January 20, 2007
As any French drinker will tell you, wine is far more than a drink – it’s a celebration, a journey, a life-long love affair. And the many different regions of France produce a wonderfully rich diversity of wines, making Paris the ultimate location in which to begin your journey. All of which is wildly romantic – exactly as it should be.
Geenee community forums go live.
Friday May 19, 2006
Just think of all the little bits of information we store up about the place where we live – and then imagine how hard it would be to discover all that information in a two-week holiday. At Geenee, we developed our community chat forums to help you unlock those special local secrets.
Travel Channel wants to do series on home exchange. Looking for volunteers
Thursday May 11, 2006
In a nutshell, The Travel Channel are attempting to capture the phenomenon of home exchange and profile it in a half hour pilot. Danya Berman, based in LA, is the casting director for the new series which will air on the travel channel. In Danya’s words “Geenee has been selected as THE party to join us on this path to a great series”
Geenee supports 'The Ethical Travel Guide' launch
Thursday April 27, 2006
Last night Allan attended the launch of ‘The Ethical Travel Guide’ at Stanfords Book Store in Central London. The Guide is an acknowledgement of travel organizations that demonstrate ecotourism values. Geenee is a strong supporter of sustainable tourism and has a full page in the guide (shown below) Tricia Barnett the Director of Tourism Concern gave a stirring description of the benefits of tourism done correctly, as well as the many challenges remaining.
Feature article in The Globe and Mail
Wednesday April 19, 2006
Geenee has been identified by The Globe and Mail as bringing home exchange into the 21st century. Two articles on Geenee on the same day explain why Geenee is better.
Full page article on Geenee
Monday March 20, 2006
The popular Itchy Feet Magazine has included a full page feature article on Geenee in Issue Seven.
Sydney - Geenee continues world tour!
Tuesday March 14, 2006
On the back of successful travel shows in London and New York, Geenee has reserved a stand at Australia’s premier travel show, Holiday and Travel XPO, on 18th and 19th March. This is a great opportunity to come and meet the founders of Geenee, ask questions and share feedback. You also will be able to join at the show and we can help you with that as well. Whether you are new to Geenee or a current member, we look forward to seeing you in Sydney.