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According to the new regulations, every legally operating transportation company performing pickups and drop-offs at either airport will be required to have a permit indicating that they are allowed to do so. Each permit can be purchased by a limousine company for a one-time registration fee, as well as associated fees for the AVI units that will automatically charge each account with an access fee each time a vehicle travels into the designated pickup and drop-areas that the MWAA has created.
While VLA President Paul Walsh of Superior Executive Transportation said that the fees will present a bit of a burden “that we’re going to have to pass on to our customers,” he is optimistic about the new development.
“I think, all in all, it was better than we expected it to be,” he said. “Obviously, we hate having to pay more money to use their facilities but that’s part of doing business correctly. I think everyone was expecting this to be a bit more costly but I think in terms of the bigger picture, if it works, it’ll be great.”
Walsh added that the measure stems from the need to cut down on congestion at both airports, which have “seen an uptick in TNC drivers doing circles and blocking traffic, and Dulles and Regan cannot afford that additional headache.” The two airports have already designated their holding lots for ground transportation vehicles.
The VLA’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 14.
Visit virginialimousineassociation.org for more information.
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The event pairs small groups of operators with some of the industry’s most influential leaders for roundtable discussions and one-on-one advice for your most pressing issues and questions, as well as all of the hottest topics affecting chauffeured transportation. Our mentors have the experience and knowledge to help guide your company toward success. This will be a no-holds-barred opportunity to pick the brains of some of the top minds in the business. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from the best!
Our list of mentors includes:
Carla Boccio, Owner of Buffalo Limousine
Kristina Bouweiri, President/CEO of Reston Limousine
Maurice Brewster, President/Founder of Mosaic Global Transportation
Alan Candeub, President of Park Avenue Limousine
Barbara Chirico, CEO of Gem Limousine Worldwide
Gary Day, President/CEO of American Limousines
Eric Devlin, President of Premier Transportation
David Eckstein, President and Founding Partner of Valera Global
Jon Epstein, President of Royal Coachman Worldwide
Kim Garner, President/Co-Owner of BEST Transportation
Neil Goodman, Founder/Managing Partner of Aventura Worldwide Transportation
George Jacobs, President of Windy City Limousine
Don Mahnke, President of ABC Worldwide Transportation
Tom Miller, President of Regency Global Transportation
Dawson Rutter, President/CEO of Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation
David Seelinger, CEO and Chairman of EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Ron Stein, President/CEO of Exclusive Sedan Service
Scott Woodruff, President of Majestic Limo and Coach
This event, which will take place on Sunday, October 11 and is sponsored by Limo Anywhere, is limited to company owners who purchase a 4-day show pass, and operators will be paired with mentors from non-competing markets. It’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the criteria based on market and number of operators, choice of mentor is not guaranteed, but all efforts will be made to pair with first choices. You will receive your confirmation email with your choice of mentor on or after September 11.
If you haven’t already registered for the show or booked your stay at our host property, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, don’t delay. Our room block is nearly sold out! Visit http://bit.ly/1SiCRTM for your special rate of $225 per night, including three days before and following the show. Visit chauffeurdrivenshow.com/register to save time and register before the event.
More information on how to register for the Operator Mentoring Program will be released later this week via eblast. If you have any immediate questions, please call 856.334.1988 or send an email to our Director of Events Lori Battista at lori@chauffeurdriven.com.
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Executives representing key industry organizations shared success stories and led provocative discussions on both industry topics as well as women in the workplace. Featured speakers included Doug Anderson, president and CEO of Carlson Wagonlit Travel; John Snyder, global president and CEO of BCD Travel; Norma Corio, CFO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT); and Jennifer Hill, former CFO of Merrill Lynch.
“We were thrilled to have hosted the second Annual Summit. The event marked the anniversary of the launch of WINiT, which is an exciting milestone. Most importantly, it brought together the women and men who comprise the organization and who, together, have already been a part of driving measurable progress for women in our industries,” said Dawn Repoli, WINiT’s director of program management.
WINiT operates based on generous donations from a variety of both corporate and individual donors. WiNiT’s Premier Donors, who contribute $100,000 or more, include: American Express Global Business Travel, American Express, Concur/Steve Singh, and Delta Air Lines. WINiT’s Champion Donors, who donate $50,000 or more, include Carlson Wagonlit and United Airlines. To further its reach and services to its members, WINiT has formed cooperative relationships with the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA), Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and Business Travel News (BTN). Membership is complimentary.
"We congratulate WINiT on [its] successful 2nd Annual Summit. WINiT provides vital and necessary career development services that reach across gender and industry borders. GBTA is proud to be a partner and supporter of the curriculum provided to our joint community,” said Michael McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO.
Visit womenintravel.org for more information.
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