E-News On The Go | 04.24.24
NEWS
CD/NLA Retreat Offers Private Everglades Adventure
The CD/NLA Executive Retreat is returning to Miami—one of the industry’s favorite locales—from June 2-5. In addition to tons of intimate networking ... READ MORE
Two Leading Tech Companies Combine Forces
GroundWidgets and Livery Coach Solutions, both leaders in the ground transportation software and technology space, have announced that they have ... READ MORE
VLA to Hold Elections at Member Meeting
The Virginia Limousine Association (VLA) is looking to re-energize their membership by hosting a meeting on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn ... READ MORE
Coffee With ILLBA Addresses Affiliate Networks
On Tuesday, April 16, the Illinois Limousine & Bus Association (ILLBA) presented the latest edition of their ongoing Coffee With ILLBA webinar series ... READ MORE
LBTOUNY Reacts to Limo Legislation
On April 20, N.Y. Speaker Carl Heastie and Transportation Committee Chair William Magnarelli revealed significant capital aid allocations in the Enacted ... READ MORE
ON THE WIRE
The US Dollar Is Strengthening
The mighty US dollar flexed some muscle last week in a positive sign for Americans’ purchasing power. The US dollar index, which measures ... READ MORE
Gas Prices Crept Up This Week
The average price Americans pay at the pump increased this past week, but by just four cents, AAA reported. Drivers paid an average of $3.67 a gallon ... READ MORE
GM’s Q1 Income Bolstered by Trucks, Lyriq
General Motors Co. beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, delivering first-quarter net income of $3 billion on revenue of $43 billion ... READ MORE
4 Travel Secrets of the Mega-Rich
Imagine closing down Versailles to enjoy a private candlelit dinner. That’s the reality for the ultra rich, and people like Jaclyn Sienna India make it happen ... READ MORE
Summer Airplane Shortage Mean Higher Prices
Summer travel is expected to soar to record highs, but a potential shortage of planes looms on the horizon. If you're already booking your summer travel ... READ MORE
Southwest Sales Chief Talks Corporate-Travel Growth
It's been nearly four years since Southwest Airlines completed its first full-participation integration with a GDS. Senior editor Robert Silk sat down ... READ MORE
Long Wait for China Tourism to Hit 2019 Highs
The US travel sector will have to wait at least two more years for lucrative Chinese tourism to recover to pre-pandemic levels as slow growth ... READ MORE
Auto Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing
Surging auto insurance premiums are fanning the flames of high inflation and keeping the financial pressure on millions of US households ... READ MORE
Uber “Passenger Safety a Joke”
At a time when people have become increasingly reliant on cab aggregators like Ola and Uber, a man's distressing experience with an Uber driver ... READ MORE
Uber Moves to Enhance Safety Features
As rideshare giant Uber moves to enhance safety features built into its app, a man riding as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle was shot to death early ... READ MORE
Are EVs Actually Good for the Climate?
When it comes to discussions about energy and emerging technology, it's not always easy to find a consensus. But from the United States ... READ MORE
Business Travel Is Going Back to Normal
While consumers have fully returned to the skies, business travelers have been a bit scarcer in the post-pandemic years. But a new study by ... READ MORE