The car’s windows and body panels can withstand “hardened steel core bullets fired from an assault rifle” — hence the VR10 rating. For a higher rating, prospective clients would need to consider a non-civilian mode of transport.
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Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös released this statement: “I am proud and excited to announce that a new Phantom is on the way – a contemporary and beautiful Phantom enhanced with cutting-edge technologies and design innovations. Any new Phantom is an historic and important moment in automotive history and we are working hard on perfecting the Phantom VIII.”
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At $55,000, this vehicle is an affordable way to attract female clientele. With space for 10 people, a mirrored ceiling, iPod aux integration and more, this is a limo made for partying until the early hours. At only 16,246 miles, this stretch has a lot more life of the party left in it, and is now on sale at Limoforsale.com.
The seller describes it as, “A Hummer that stands out! 140-in., pearl white with pink flames, and black/white/pink Playboy interior. Superb condition.”
DETAILS, PHOTOS, SELLER INFO HERE
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The company sent out a preview of the commercial to select clientele and one forum user uploaded it for the world to see.
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Attendees from almost all 50 states and more about 30 nations start arriving today through Sunday for the biggest annual global gathering of operators, vendors and friends of the global chauffeured transportation and motorcoach industries. Still unknown are the number of last-minute onsite registrants and day pass attendees.
also doubles as an annual industry reunion ripe with limo war story swapping.
And in an unexpected indicator that LCT has not seen since the “Roaring 2000s,” the in-house discounted room block at the Mandalay Bay AND the overflow discounted room block at the Luxor Las Vegas next door have sold out. Rooms are still available at both hotels, connected via monorail, but at market rates.
Headlining the great event his year will be the industry debuts of the Lincoln-Continental and the Cadillac CT6, two premium, longer-wheelbase luxury sedans that combine a traditional limousine appeal with advanced technologies and amenities. The Lincoln-Continental will be unsheathed at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 29 at the Lincoln exhibit, while the CT6 arrives fully exposed at the 4:30 p.m. show floor grand opening. Both OEMs will host Ask The Manufacturer panels the next morning.
About four-fifths of all exhibitors will be either releasing or debuting a new product, service, and/or upgrade. LCT officially launches LCTconnect.com, the industry’s first ever online, real-time affiliate matchmaking site that speeds up the freedom of association for affiliating. Demos will be held at the LCT booth just outside the entrance to the convention hall.
The National Limousine Association, co-sponsor of the Show and programmer of the B2B educational sessions, will udpate its members on TNC-related legislative, regulatory and public relations efforts on behalf of the industry during two back-to-back sessions Monday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. FULL SHOW SCHEDULE
Meet new LCT financial columnist Ron Sorci at the LCT booth, Tuesday, March 1, at 1 p.m.
From the Grech article:
“Grech Motors, the keynote sponsor of the 2016 International LCT Show, has once again set its sights on redefining the luxury group transportation business. The high-end coachbuilder has introduced a new model for 2016: the GM28 E-450 luxury bus. It will join a lineup that already includes the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford F-550 GM33 and Freightliner chassis in various sizes (GM36, GM40, and GM45).
“The GM28 E-450 was produced as a direct result from operator feedback. To continue innovating, the Grech Motors team keeps a close eye and ear to industry trends and client demands. They accomplish this by building strong personal relationships with customers that transcend the merely transactional.”
Lead sponsors of this year’s Show include:
For a complete list of all sponsors, click on the SPONSOR PAGE.
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In the electronics department, make sure to bring plenty of charger cords for whatever phone or portable electronic devices you plan to have on hand. Although your cell phone camera might have great resolution, it doesn’t hurt to have a digital camera on your person as backup. Other items to remember include ear buds, a few USB sticks, and a portable wireless mouse.
If you plan on taking notes at various events (which is always a good idea), remember to pack supplies like 3 x 5 index cards, large and small note pads, pens, pencils, a Sharpie, highlighters, paper clips, scotch tape, and binder clips. DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!! Networking opportunities abound!
Unfortunately, you never know when you might get the sniffles or accidently cut your finger. Assorted band-aids, gauze pads, and butterfly closures are good ideas. Various medicines like Pepto Bismol and Immodium tablets, aspirin/Tylenol, and cough drops come in handy when you least expect it. If you suffer from asthma or diabetes, make sure to pack your inhaler or glucose test kit.
Remember, even if you don’t catch cold, the background casino smoke, dry desert air, and gradual dehydration can leave you raspy. Drink plenty of water, even when you’re not really thirsty.
Personal necessities, including Clorox wipes, Stridex face wipes, hand sanitizer
moist toweletts, mints, and dental floss will help keep you looking and smelling clean and professional.
Unfortunately, as is the case with the common cold, there still is no absolute cure for a Vegas-style hangover. But you can take the edge off one with lots of water before bedtime and a big, greasy, protein-laden breakfast in the morning with plenty of coffee.
Happy & Safe Travels!
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With expected high attedance and exhibits, the Roaring 20s — costumes, band and elegant good times — converge Tuesday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for the annual LCT Magazine Awards Celebration.
Entertainment will be provided by Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys, an early 1920s jazz to early 1940s big swing band from Hollywood, Calif. The band is lead by singer Ginger Pauley, an all-American “it girl” with a feather boa and fluttering eyelashes.
Tickets to the event cost $50 per person at the door, which is all inclusive and considered a prime deal in Las Vegas which is known for expensive wining and dining. Attendees may wear Great Gatsby-style “Roaring 20s” themed outfits and garments.
Lincoln set a record for sponsor generosity when it donated more than $70,000 to the NLA and the Berkman Fund during the 2015 Awards Celebration.
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“DriveProfit clients will be featured and geographically marketed in their respective cities throughout Rental Limo’s impressive and growing online footprint,” says Pat Charla, CEO of DriveProfit. “More importantly, DriveProfit clients can now experience the higher conversion rate of Book.limo, resulting in an immediate ROI spike for online marketing and website traffic. We are thrilled to be able to pave the path for our operators to upgrade to the latest and greatest online website reservation technology.”
According to Rental Limo, Book.limo lets operators embed a white-label version of the Rental Limo 3-step reservation process directly onto their company website in minutes. Operators can easily add vehicles, set rates, and create coupon codes with the click of a button by logging into the Book.limo control panel. Customers enjoy the ease of booking and paying for rides directly from the transportation company’s website in less than a minute.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with DriveProfit and their impressive clientele of chauffeured transportation and limo companies to increase their online presence as well as ours,” says Rental Limo Founder & CEO, Ryan Hilberth. “We look forward to working with each limo company, in tandem with Pat and her team, to significantly improve their website reservation process and web exposure.”
Rental Limo provides chauffeured transportation services across half the U.S. with over 150 different companies. The company’s main website, rentalimo.com, allows customers to easily browse, compare, and book providers and vehicles, everything from sedans and SUVs to motorcoaches. Customers can access a mobile version of the site on m.rentalimo.com on their iPhone or Android smartphone.
DriveProfit’s clients include Exclusive Sedan Service in North Hollywood, Calif., as well as 25 other top chauffeured transportation providers ranging across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The first operator to go live as part of the alliance is Exclusive Sedan Service. As a result of the partnership, Rental Limo’s coverage and company/fleet options will increase nationwide. “We are very pleased to hear that Ryan and Pat will be working together on this project to help our company continue to grow,” said Brandan Stein, president and COO of Exclusive Sedan Service.
Visit driveprofit.com for more information about DriveProfit; visit rentalimo.com for more information about Rental Limo.
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Tiered to chauffeurs as well as company employees, PAX Certified Training launches at its booth, No. 816, on the exhibit floor of the International LCT Show at the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas, Feb. 29 to March 2.
In creating and developing PAX, which is the Roman word for “Peace,” creator Bruce Heinrich, owner of LEADER Worldwide of Kansas City, Mo., drew upon his many years as an operator and his prior experience working for The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey in Los Angeles. Heinrich, a 2009 LCT Operator of the Year Award winner, was inspired by the Ritz customer service training programs and the training philosophy of the late industry consultant and operator educator, Tom Mazza.
The online program marks a significant change in technology and approach from prior chauffeur training programs wedded to DVDs, videos and/or guidebooks.
“PAX was created to create a gold standard of what passengers should expect, especially when TNCs (transportation network companies) are making such an impact,” Heinrich told LCT. “It’s a way to differentiate ourselves from the TNCs. If you are farming a trip to another city, you’d feel better knowing that the chauffeur has been PAX certified and up to that standard of training.”
As of today, 26 limousine companies ranging from small to large fleets have either signed up with or requested PAX Certified Training. Among them: Reston Limousine of Sterling, Va., Premier Transportation of Dallas, and Hermes Worldwide of Denver.
“What’s really cool about program is it’s geared for every company no matter its fleet size,” Heinrich said. “The whole premise is to provide peace of mind for passengers, for their dispatches, for the owner/operator and for the chauffeurs because it empowers them to make good decisions with the common end goal in mind.”
More PAX Certified Training coverage coming in the April issue of LCT Magazine
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The DriveProfit / Rental Limo strategic alliance will enroll all DriveProfit clients as Gold members of Rental Limo, while empowering these operators to use Rental Limo’s three-step booking process, known as Book.limo, on their existing websites.
“DriveProfit clients will be featured and geographically marketed in their respective cities throughout Rental Limo’s impressive and growing online footprint,” said Pat Charla, CEO of DriveProfit, in a press release. “More importantly, DriveProfit clients can now experience the higher conversion rate of Book.limo, resulting in an immediate ROI spike for online marketing and website traffic.”
Book.limo lets operators embed a white-label version of the Rental Limo 3-step reservation process directly onto their company website. Operators can easily add vehicles, set rates, and create coupon codes with the click of a button by logging into the Book.limo control panel.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with DriveProfit and their impressive clientele of chauffeured transportation and limo companies to increase their online presence as well as ours,” said Rental Limo Founder & CEO, Ryan Hilberth. “We look forward to working with each limo company, in tandem with Pat and her team, to significantly improve their website reservation process and web exposure.”
Rental Limo provides limousine services across half the U.S. with more than 150 different limo companies. The company’s main website, www.rentalimo.com, allows customers to easily browse, compare, and book chauffeured transportation providers and vehicles such as sedans, SUVs, vans, stretch limos, shuttles, party buses and motor coaches. Customers can access a mobile version of the site on m.rentalimo.com on their iPhone or Android smart phone.
DriveProfit’s clients include Exclusive Sedan Service in North Hollywood, Calif., owned by Ron Stein and Brandan Stein, as well as 25 other top chauffeured transportation providers nationwide, Canada, and the U.K. The first operator to go live as part of the alliance is Exclusive Sedan Service. As a result of the partnership, Rental Limo’s coverage and company/fleet options will increase nationwide.
The Rental Limo exhibit booth, No. 1315, will also represent Drive Profit on the exhibit hall floor during the International LCT Show, Feb. 29 to March 2.
Source: DriveProfit and Rental Limo press release
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The President of the National Limousine Association, Gary Buffo, and a board director and co-founder of the trade group, Dav El / BostonCoach CEO Scott Solombrino, issued these statements Feb. 25, following the Uber driver killings in Kalamazoo, Mich. last weekend.
Solombrino is part of a coalition called Ride Safe Massachusetts, which is pushing for regulations for transportation network companies.
NLA leaders will be discussing the issue of driver background checks and other safety-related measures at NLA membership meetings and presentations on Feb. 29 (10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) during the International LCT Show Feb. 29-March 2 in Las Vegas. Show schedule
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