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chauffeurdrivenshow.com) and in our hot-off-the-press attendee brochure (also visible here:
Click Here for Online Brochure).
But don’t just take our word for it: Get a sneak peek at what you can expect in Miami with our new video shot on location at the Loews. See firsthand what awaits you in gorgeous South Beach, a true global destination. CD President and Publisher Chris Weiss discusses some of the returning favorites, such as the International Meet & Greet, Operator Mentoring Program, and Affiliate Global Partner Forum, as well as some new events like the Women in the Industry Networking Reception and our Association Summit. You’ll also see the breathtaking location of our show, just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. You can see the video here (link to www.chauffeurdrivenshow.com).
Our website and attendee brochure detail all of the workshops and micro-sessions we have planned for this October. We have over 17 hours of educational sessions—including our always-popular State of the Industry Address and Keynote with Terry Jones, founder of Kayak and Travelocity—available to our attendees. Sessions will include all of the timely topics that help to drive your business forward, such as building your affiliate network, recruiting chauffeurs, defining your company culture, preparing for a DOT audit, and much more. Micro-sessions will held Monday and Tuesday during show floor hours, while on Wednesday we shift gears a bit to offer you two interactive sessions on bus and motorcoach issues (DOT audit and fleet diversification) right on the show floor.
Ready to buy? Check out which industry manufacturers, dealers, and vendors will be on hand to help you make the best decision and secure a great deal.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Chauffeur Driven Show without some amazing nightlife, including Hot Havana Nights, complete with Latin-infused music and authentic cigar rollers; Caribbean Sun Splash, an outdoor, poolside party that will have you sipping the cocktails while we transport you to the islands; and our legendary suite parties, where the party ends when you want it to. We’re also hosting our Charity Auction & Dinner, which will again benefit the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
We have all the information you need, including how to register for the show, online at
chauffeurdrivenshow.com. We’ll see you in SoBe this October!
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Duffy, who had been the director of business development at Express Natural Gas in Boston, Mass., is now responsible for managing Don Brown Bus Sales’ network of sales representatives and head the company’s’ initiative to serve clients in the greater Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with the finest brands in the industry.
“The management and advancement of our current sales team, under Scott, will strengthen in myriad ways the level of customer service our clients have come to expect. We will be able to serve our clients more efficiently and effectively than ever before,” said Eric Sebast, vice president. “Scott brings such a high level of expertise and enthusiasm to the team, and we are thrilled to have him head up an expanding division that represents the best products in the industry.”
Duffy comes to Don Brown Bus Sales with over 25 years of professional experience as an executive in sales management and business development along with a mechanical engineering degree from Vermont Tech. According to a press release from the company, his background has produced record sales growth and awards in every company he has been a part of ranging from oil & energy markets, mining and construction aggregates, and over 14 years in the golf business.
“I am honored for the opportunity to lead the growth effort of such a dynamic division with this phenomenal company, whose established brand offers the absolute best products, service, and inventory in the business. We will be trusted partners with every operator we do business with and we will relentlessly support our customer’s business growth in every way possible,” Duffy said.
Visit donbrownbus.com for more information.
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Secaucus, N.J.—As part of the ongoing partnership with ECPAT-USA in helping to end child sex trafficking, EmpireCLS has implemented its first companywide policy against human trafficking and slavery. The policy sets official anti-trafficking standards and guidelines by which the company will manages day-to-day operations and training requirements. EmpireCLS announced its partnership with the American-based non-profit organization back in 2014.
ECPAT-USA has been advocating for anti-trafficking legislation, promoting corporate responsibility and educating first responders, citizens and youth on the signs of human trafficking and how to take action against it for the past two decades.
According to the organization, 1.8 million children worldwide are exploited by the sex trafficking industry, with 300,000 currently at risk in the U.S. alone. Although this horrific industry is organized by intentionally exploitative parties, many businesses in the tourism and transportation industries play an unwitting role in the harboring and transportation of sexually exploited children.
The new zero-tolerance policy officially outlines efforts EmpireCLS has enacted to prevent any organizational involvement in the use slave labor, including the employment of or doing business with any employee, customer, business partner, vendor or contractor associated with human trafficking. The same zero-tolerance verbiage has been added to all business contracts.
"Establishing guidelines by which EmpireCLS does business with clients and vendors not only minimizes our risk of exposure to the unfortunate matter of human trafficking, but also showcases our commitment to corporate social responsibility and support of our friends at ECPAT-USA," said chairman and CEO David Seelinger.
EmpireCLS took the initiative on corporate social responsibility as the first chauffeured transportation company to sign Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, an industry-driven initiative with the mission to provide awareness, tools, and support to the tourism industry to prevent the sexual exploitation of children, according to a press release from the organization. EmpireCLS currently trains its chauffeurs and employees on how to recognize and report human trafficking.
For more information on EmpireCLS, visit www.empirecls.com.
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