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On April 7, Prevost launched EnviroCare, a dual ionization system that sanitizes and cleans the air and surfaces in coaches through the air and climate system. According to Prevost, EnviroCare is based on a proven technology used in home and automotive applications globally to support motorcoach operators in providing a safe environment and boosting confidence for group travel riders.
VP and GM of Prevost Francois Tremblay
“Operators have been using deep-cleaning methods to sanitize coaches with the advent of the COVID pandemic. Now we can ensure the air and surfaces in the entire coach, including those hard-to-reach places, will be sanitized,” said Francois Tremblay, vice president and general manager of Prevost. “We are proud to bring this solution to our customers and their fleets, creating an environment where groups can feel comfortable traveling together again.”
This dual ionization system is added to the cabin climate system and helps to suppress and deactivate viruses, bacteria, and mold that are airborne or on surfaces. EnviroCare uses a balance of positive and negative ions to attach to and change the structure of viruses, bacteria, and other pollutants to create harmless and invisible water vapor.
Hampton Jitney President Geoff Lynch has worked with Prevost on use and real-world testing of the system in his motorcoach operations.
EnviroCare Step 2: Ions continuously decompose the pollutants, thereby reducing the concentration in both the air and on surfaces.
"Our priority at Hampton Jitney has always been the safety and well-being of both our passengers and employees,” said Lynch. “The EnviroCare system helps us achieve that mandate and has been a great addition to our Wellness Protection program for our motorcoaches. We have been working with Prevost to test the effectiveness of the system and we have seen hospital-grade cleanliness in the coach. I have confidence that our passengers and staff benefit from the natural sanitation of the cabin air and surfaces with the EnviroCare System."
Prevost says all the air within the passenger cabin is refreshed every five minutes while the air inside the coach is filtered every minute. Replenishing and filtering the air so often reassures passengers they are not breathing contaminates from other sources.
“At Prevost, safety is always a priority. We tested many systems with EnviroCare standing out to make the cabin and surfaces sanitized without chemicals or side effects and all trip long,” said Product Manager Jeff Gagne. “This technology has been used around the world, in many different industries. It just makes great sense for the specific application of motorcoaches.”
Visit prevostcar.com for more information.
[04.09.21]
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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announces the resignation of Board of Directors President Bhart Sarin, who has decided to step down from the board to focus on his professional and personal pursuits outside of the business travel industry, according to a press release posted on the GBTA’s website. Sarin served the association through the COVID pandemic and over the past nine years on the GBTA Board of Directors as a direct member director, chairman, and president.
Resigning GBTA Board of Director President Bhart Sarin
In accordance with GBTA’s bylaws and effective immediately, GBTA Vice President Denise Truso will assume oversight of board meetings and presiding officer activities with the support of the GBTA Board and GBTA staff.
“I am committed to working alongside the GBTA Board of Directors and staff in the months leading to convention as we seek to create an inclusive environment and rebuild our industry through Ready. Safe. Travel.,” said Truso.
GBTA Vice President Denise Truso
The position of president will remain open and eligible for member nominations/voting in the upcoming election. Additional information regarding the election process and other open board seats will be forthcoming and aligned with the GBTA bylaws and any subsequent changes.
The association also announced that it has shifted the dates of its 2021 Convention to November 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. The decision to change the dates was made after taking into consideration feedback from members, exhibitors, and sponsors and in recognition of the current status of the COVID pandemic and the global travel sector, according to a press release from GBTA.
“Ensuring this year’s Convention—our first large-scale meeting since 2019—is a valuable experience for all attendees is a top priority, and we are 'upping our game' to provide practical and strategic tools to help attendees get business done in the new, post-pandemic normal," said GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang. “This shift allows us to better accommodate all our members, especially those traveling from outside the U.S., and to send the important message that global business travel can be accomplished safely, as vaccination programs gather momentum and as COVID-19 testing becomes easier and less costly.”
Visit gbta.org for more information.
[04.09.21]
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The National Limousine Association (NLA) recently announced that the NLA/CD Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) will be hosting a number of useful and on-point webinars throughout the year on a variety of topics. These timely sessions will help operators as we all work toward getting back to business.
First up is The Do's and Don'ts in a Digital Age: Social Media Etiquette for Business Owners, which is scheduled for April 20 (2:00 p.m. ET) and will be presented by Maren Graham of MJ Graham Visual Solutions. Additional sessions planned for 2021 include Human Resources and Updating Your Company Handbook (May), Credit Card Security (July), Government Contracting (September), and Work/Life Balance and Mental Wellness (November).
Webinars are free to NLA members; non-members can register for $25 per webinar or $100 for the series. Registration is required here.
The NLA will also continue its free livestreams throughout the year. The next session is The ABCs of ERC, in which guest speaker Walter Pennington of Dembo Jones Certified Public Accountants will explore the Employee Retention Credit. Catch this livestream on April 29 at 2 p.m. ET on the NLA’s Facebook page.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[04.06.21]