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Urban Worldwide, a California provider with more than 45 years of experience, has announced their official expansion into the Palm Springs market. With 24/7 operations and a presence in 700+ cities worldwide, Urban is now fully equipped to support our affiliate partners with the same exceptional service their clients expect—now in one of California’s most in-demand destinations.
Whether your client is heading to a festival, corporate retreat, private event, or simply requires a reliable airport transfer, Urban Worldwide is ready to act as an on-the-ground partner in Palm Springs. Their professional chauffeurs, luxury fleet, and commitment to service excellence aim to ensure a seamless extension of your brand.
Urban Worldwide CEO Dave Uziel
“We understand the importance of consistency when trusting a partner with your valued clients,” said Urban Worldwide CEO Dave Uziel. “Our affiliate relationships are built on transparency, professionalism, and shared standards. We’re excited to bring that same reliability to the Palm Springs market.”
In addition to offering 24/7 availability with real-time dispatch and support to their Palm Springs clients, the company states that they offer a polished, professional team of chauffeurs trained to uphold affiliate standards; a diverse luxury fleet ready for executive, group, and VIP travel; and a deep experience managing festival traffic, resort logistics, and high-profile events.
Visit urbanworldwide.com for more information.
[04.08.25]
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When the CD/NLA Executive Retreat heads to Savannah from June 8-11, you can bet that attendees will experience the top-tier education and close-knit networking that you’ve come to expect from our summer event. But what sets the retreat apart from our fall and Vegas shows is the immersion into the host city that offers a one-of-a-kind traveling experience. In the past we’ve offered incredible excursions to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, an airboat ride through the Everglades, bus tours that gave a glimpse into the artsy sides of Austin and San Diego, and so much more. This year, we want to give our attendees a firsthand look at the history and spectacle that makes Savannah such a unique and funky little city.
Did you know that Savannah is considered one of the most haunted cities in the US? On Tuesday night, we delve into the city’s “darker” side and its spooky folklore with our walking ghost tour. Named by Afar Magazine as among the World’s Spookiest Ghost Tours, Genteel & Bard’s Famous Savannah Dark History & Ghost Encounter Tour is too dark for daylight. You’ll experience our highly curated, classic storytelling performance at its creepiest while hearing tales of Savannah’s dark history and accounts of modern-day paranormal encounters. Will you see the unexplained among the city’s moss-covered squares and sweeping grand architecture?
Guided by a talented, well-read, and passionate historian (who will be broadcasting through provided earbuds), the two-hour jaunt will go through the reported most haunted streets and sites that begins in Oglethorpe Square, across the street from the Owens Thomas House Museum. The tour concludes outside the gates of Colonial Park Cemetery (at Abercorn Street & Oglethorpe Avenue), about a block from the starting location. Spooky spots along the way include the infamous Sorrel-Weed House, Savannah’s Colonial “Hanging Square,” the mysterious Foley House Inn, Colonial Park Cemetery, and more. According to the tour provider, Savannah is a necropolis—a city built over its dead—so most of the things that go bump in the night around there, often do so outside.
Pre-registration is required for this event
Our Savannah adventure concludes on Wednesday with a decidedly less creepy city tour followed by a dolphin cruise on Tybee Island. The historic cobblestone streets and centuries-old oak trees draped in Spanish moss that created a spooky atmosphere by night are actually enchanting by daylight. We’ll view historic squares, elegant mansions, and learn about the city’s rich Southern heritage, all while experiencing its unique blend of culture and natural beauty. Then we’ll hit the water for a cruise through Tybee Island’s-waterways in search of the ever-prevalent bottle-nose dolphin playing in their natural-habitat, bird life, estuaries and marshes they to call home. What’s more, you’ll get scenic views of historic Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island Lighthouse (built in 1856), and Tybee Island Lighthouse. Then, after this incredible tour, we’ll convene for lunch at the nearby Crab Shack—where the elite eat in their bare feet. Limited to 50 guests, this tour requires pre-registration as well as a separate fee.
As always, many thanks to our event sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors EmpireCLS Worldwide and Lancer Insurance; Gold Sponsors Complete Fleet, Driving Transactions, First Class Customs, MCI, and Volvo; and Affiliate Sponsors Gateway Global, Limo Miami, Mundi Worldwide, North Point Global Transportation, Premier Transportation Worldwide, Stay Class Black Car Service, Total Transportation, and VIP Global.
Visit cdnlaexecutiveretreat.com for more information.
[04.08.25]
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The National Limousine Association (NLA) is collaborating with the University Transportation Research Center (UTRC) at the City University of New York to develop a report on the current state of insurance throughout the US and propose measures to reduce costs.
Recently, the NLA shared an important survey to gather valuable insights into industry insurance practices from chauffeured transportation operators. Your feedback is critical to understand the current commercial auto insurance landscape and can help shape future initiatives and support for our industry. By sharing your experiences and insights, you will contribute to a better understanding of our industry's challenges and needs.
“I encourage all of you to take a few minutes to complete this very important survey,” says NLA President Brett Barenholtz of Above All/Maine Limousine. “The NLA is taking the lead on gathering industry data that we hope will directly impact the insurance landscape and possibly ease the burden of the rising premiums we all feel every day.”
In other NLA news, the association is pleased to announce eight scholarship winners for the 2025 Day on the Hill, held April 28 and 29 in Washington, D.C. The winner operators were recognized through their exceptional dedication to the NLA and the industry, as well as a passion for advocacy.
The winners are:
- Paulos Bekele of Executive Transportation
- Nelson Burton Jr. of Burton Transport
- Paula DeBiasi of Chicago CoachWorks
- Donielle Fawcett-McKee of Personal Sedan Services
- Alicia Hayes of American Classic Limousine
- Chad Jones of Primetime Transportation
- Hillary Louarti of Diamond Transportation
- Guri Rajput of SRTC Limo
“Thank you to the Scholarship Committee, co-chaired by Kevin Illingworth of Classique Worldwide and Scott Woodruff of Majestic Limo & Coach, for your continued support in making this scholarship possible. Together, we are shaping the future of the industry and empowering the next generation of operators,” states Barenholtz.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[04.07.25]