E-News On The Go | 10.23.24
NEWS
2024 CD/NLA Show in National Harbor Hits the Jackpot
With on-point education and speakers, an action-packed show floor, and some high-stakes nightlife, we’ve put the wraps on the 2024 CD/NLA Show ... READ MORE
Windy City Limousine & Bus Sells to TBL Group
Popular Chicago-based transportation company, Windy City Limousine & Bus, founded by George Jacobs, has been acquired by TBL Group ... READ MORE
NLA Announces $100,000 in Grants to Local Associations
The National Limousine Association (NLA) is pleased to announce it has awarded a record $100,000 in funding through its Association Grant Program ... READ MORE
MLA and VLA Joint Meeting a Huge Success
The Maryland Livery Association (MLA) and Virginia Limousine Association (VLA) held a joint meeting on October 15 in the ballroom at the CD/NLA Show ... READ MORE
CWT/GBTA Report Forecasts the Future of Business Travel
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and CWT, a self-described business to business for employees platform, are peering into their crystal ball ... READ MORE
Tour Operators: Business Is Up Despite Challenges
Business has increased for a majority of tour operators, but the challenges they face in building multiday itineraries have led them to change ... READ MORE
ON THE WIRE
Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT
In what will be every travel industry dealmaker’s wet dream come true, Uber has explored buying Expedia in recent weeks, according to a speculative ... READ MORE
When Will New Car Prices Drop?
Car shoppers can get some amazing deals on new vehicles for the current model year. After the Federal Reserve pulled the lever on the first interest rate ... READ MORE
Rupp Limousine Sending Support for Hurricane Relief
The Erie community is sending more help to areas hit by recent hurricanes as a local business is driving a truck full of supplies to the southeast ... READ MORE
A-1 Limousine Aids in Helene Relief Effort
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has announced a joint effort between Mercer County and A-1 Limousine to collect and deliver relief to those ... READ MORE
Consumer Spending Still Showing Strength
Retail sales rose a moderate 0.4% in September, and a stronger 0.7% if you exclude motor vehicles and gasoline. Those so-called core sales ... READ MORE
These Are the Biggest Travel Trends of 2025
The term “destination dupe” — referring to places that look and feel similar to a more expensive location — was everywhere this year ... READ MORE
Thanksgiving and Holiday Travel Trends in 2024
As the calendar approaches the busy holiday travel season, a new survey provides insights into who will be vacationing and who will simply sta ... READ MORE
Expert Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
With the holiday season approaching, travelers are advised to plan ahead to avoid last-minute hassles and know before you go to ensure a smoother ... READ MORE
US Gas Prices Could Fall Below $3 Per Gallon
Oil prices are falling after The Washington Post reported that Israel will not target Iran’s oil output. Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy head of petroleum ... READ MORE
Exceeding Customer Expectations in Travel
As travel and tourism brands try to keep up with customer preferences, understanding the needs and behaviors of modern travelers is key ... READ MORE
SBA Disaster Loan Program Exhausts Funds
The Small Business Administration said on Tuesday it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand . ... READ MORE
Protesters Say TNCs Still Failing Blind Passengers
Last summer, when Krystal White was visiting Houston for a National Federation of the Blind convention, she claims she had to hide her guide dog ... READ MORE
Business Travel to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
Business travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previous projections, to touch $1.5 trillion, according to a latest report ... READ MORE
Tactic That Makes TNCs Worse for Everyone
Last year, former U.S. Circuit Court Judge David Tatel, who is blind, was denied a Lyft ride to court when a driver refused to accept his guide dog ... READ MORE
Patients Relying on TNCs to Travel for Medical Care
When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend and a social worker ... READ MORE
Why EV Owners Have High Carbon Footprints
It’s no secret that our planet is feeling the heat, quite literally. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and melting polar ice caps ... READ MORE