E-News On The Go | 05.25.22

NEWS
CD Retreat Early Bird Pricing and Room Block Ends Today!
The excitement is building! We may be less than three weeks from the Chauffeur Driven Executive Retreat in Miami Beach, but there’s still time to take part ... READ MORE
LANJ Honors Industry Veteran at Dinner Meeting
For the first time since 2019, the Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) returned to Fernandes Steak House in Newark, N.J., for a member ... READ MORE
Commonwealth Celebrates 40 Years in the Industry
Tuesday, May 24, 2022, marks a major milestone for Dawson Rutter and his award-winning company, Commonwealth Worldwide Executi ... READ MORE
Survey: Sustainability Momentum Builds for Biz Travel and Meeting Management
A new report from Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Cvent—The Journey to More Sustainable Corporate Travel and Meetings ... READ MORE
David Do Is Named New NYC TLC Commissioner
He’s confirmed! David Do is officially the new commissioner and chair of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) ... READ MORE
Upcoming Events: May and June 2022
Keep yourself informed and connected to other members of the industry by attending these important meetings. You can also view meetings ... READ MORE

ON THE WIRE
Europe Drops Mask Mandate for Flights and Airports
The European Union is set to drop its mask mandate for passengers on flights and in airports from Monday, following an update to guidelines ... READ MORE
AAA Anticipates 200% Rebound Memorial Day Weekend
Travel experts at AAA are predicting transportation numbers to reach pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend. “I’m taking a van ... READ MORE
What Is the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act?
As the average consumer bears the brunt of rising gas prices, big oil and gas companies have continued to rake in historic profits ... READ MORE
High Gas Prices Could Lead to an Increase in ‘Staycations’
Gas prices continue to cause pain at the pump, and some vacations are now turning into “staycations.” Downtown San Antonio, Texas ... READ MORE

Why Corporate Travel Will Never Be the Same
All signs are positive for the return of travel. Airports, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are busy but corporate travel ... READ MORE
The Decade of Cheap TNC Rides Is Over
Recently I was talking with an executive who used to work in car-sharing—the wave of companies, led by Zipcar and car2go, that tried to disrupt automobile ... READ MORE
Cadillac’s First EV Sells Out in 2 Hours
General Motors sold out of the new 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric two-row SUV in about four hours on Thursday morning. The automaker ... READ MORE
Automakers Betting on Electric Vehicles
For the past decade or so, the auto industry has slowly but surely been preparing for an all-electric future. As the scope of electric vehicle production ... READ MORE

Group Travel Is Behind Online. Here’s Why
Group travel has fallen behind when it comes to online shopping. While not known as early adopters, it is fair to say that we have slipped further ... READ MORE
Higher Gas Prices Affecting Limo Companies
High gas prices continue to raise, impacting drivers across the country. In Nashville, the average gallon of gasoline is $4.24. The national ... READ MORE
Hotel Revenue Predicted to Surpass 2019 Levels
A US lodging industry forecast recently released by PwC indicates that this year’s steep hike in average daily rates is expected to propel ... READ MORE