E-News On The Go | 01.29.25
NEWS
First-Timers’ Event Welcomes Fresh Faces to CD/NLA Show in Vegas
Have you booked your stay at the Paris Hotel & Casino when the CD/NLA Show comes to town on February 23-26? Well, time’s running out ... READ MORE
In Memoriam: Dan Tomlinson of Lancer Insurance (1969-2025)
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of Dan Tomlinson, who was part of Lancer Insurance’s Loss Control team ... READ MORE
KLS Acquires Bell Trans
KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services recently announced the acquisition of Bell Trans, among the oldest and largest limousine and shuttle ... READ MORE
Aurora Payments Makes Significant Donation to NLA
Merchant payment solutions provider Aurora Payments recently announced a sizeable contribution of $10,000 to the National Limousine Association ... READ MORE
ABA Marketplace Heads to Philadelphia This Week
The American Bus Association descends on the City of Brotherly Love this February 1-4 for its annual ABA Marketplace. The 46th annual iconic ... READ MORE
ILLBA Welcomes New Year With Dinner Meeting
On January 21, the Illinois Limousine & Bus Association (ILLBA) rang in the new year at Carlucci Rosemont in Rosemont, Ill., at their annual ... READ MORE
ON THE WIRE
5 Money-Draining Mistakes Travelers Make
Budget travel does not have to be what many of us had the privilege of doing in our early 20s — staying in a hostel, scrounging for cheap eats ... READ MORE
Cruise Travel Expected to Make Record Numbers
Cruise travel is riding a wave of demand, with an estimated 19 million Americans expected to set sail this year, according to AAA. That's a 4.5% increase ... READ MORE
How to Keep Clients Happy and Healthy Before Travel
As of Jan. 17, the CDC reported high levels of acute respiratory illness across the country. Influenza levels were elevated, and COVID was increasing ... READ MORE
Visit California CEO Issues Statement on LA Wildfires
Visit California President and CEO Caroline Beteta encouraged travelers to visit Los Angeles in the aftermath of the wildfires that have devastated ... READ MORE
American Airlines Is Still Hurting From Corporate Travel Misstep
American Airlines got its corporate travel strategy badly wrong after the pandemic—and it’s still paying the price. As business travel recovered, the carrier ... READ MORE
What Your Car’s Air Recirculation Button Does
The many symbols on a car dashboard practically form a hieroglyphic language of their own—and thankfully, the air conditioning button ... READ MORE
Measuring the ROI of Business Travel in 2025
The reasons for taking business trips are legion: there’s the executive who can’t afford not to attend that client meeting in China for fear of losing them ... READ MORE
Uber’s CEO Still Sees an All-EV Future
Over the past few years, a lot of companies made huge commitments to electric vehicles. Not just automakers, of course, but also rental car ... READ MORE
Congestion Pricing Impacts: Fewer Cars in Manhattan
The nation's first congestion pricing toll closed out its third week in Manhattan on Friday. Has it been successful? Depends on who gets asked ... READ MORE
Trump Urged to Pull Plug on NYC Congestion Pricing
President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan calls to put the brakes on New York City's congestion pricing program, with Republicans and Democrats ... READ MORE
Woman Escapes Alleged Kidnapping by Lyft Driver
A California woman was able to escape an alleged kidnapping attempt by a Lyft driver in Nashville last week, according to a police report ... READ MORE
Amex GBT Unveils Emissions-Based Pricing
American Express Global Business Travel has introduced an emissions-based carbon pricing option, according to the travel management ... READ MORE
Trump Signs Executive Order Revoking EV Targets
In the first hours after his inauguration on Monday, January 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ended Biden-era EV targets ... READ MORE
Spirit Airlines Establishes Dress Code to Fly
Spirit Airlines has updated its policy to include a stricter dress code for passengers. The update, which became effective on Wednesday, says a ... READ MORE