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Just like our inaugural event in Nashville last year, we blend education and networking with the local culture to deliver an experience like no other. In fact, the distinctive New Orleans’ flavor is integrated into everything we have planned for you during the three-day event, sponsored by Turtle Top and The Tenney Group (a full list of sponsors is available on our website at neworleansretreat.com). Operators—again, limited to 200—have an opportunity to casually network between world-class sessions during the day, and drink in the sounds of the city’s vibrant live music scene at night.
Spots are filling up fast, as we already have 100 operators registered. And with our early-bird rate of $699 expiring on March 15—just one week from today—you’ll want to secure your spot now to save $100 ($799 after 3/15)! Don’t forget to book your room at our host venue, the JW Marriott on Canal Street, by April 8 to guarantee your rate of only $199 per night Sunday through Wednesday. If you’re planning on coming a little early to catch the final weekend of Jazz Fest, we have an extremely limited number of rooms available for Friday and Saturday nights, which you can book by calling Director of Events Jess Pavlow directly at 856.452.0323.
NOLA is more than just a thrilling destination: The city has a rich history of French and Spanish roots, too. On Monday night, we’ll take you on the last operating steamboat on the Mighty Mississippi, the Steamboat Natchez, for a Dixieland Dinner Cruise. After touring the vessel, we’ll settle in for a Cajun dinner that includes local favorites like bayou gumbo, Gulf shrimp, and crawfish etouffee. Try your hand at some of the gaming tables on board, and relax to the sounds of the Dixieland band as you take in some of the best views of the city skyline.
On Tuesday, after our education sessions and a hearty lunch, slow it down a bit with our French Quarter carriage tours. Enjoy the historic district in a leisurely way as we board carriages built for up to eight people in Jackson Square. Experienced, licensed tour guides will share anecdotes and true tales of the Quarter’s colorful past that will entertain as much as they will enlighten. You’ll have a few hours to explore on your own to grab some dinner at one of the many world-class restaurants or do some shopping. We’ll meet back at the hotel at 9 p.m. for our Second Line to Maison Bourbon—another uniquely N’awlins tradition.
Ready to register? Visit neworleansretreat.com to get all the details. We’ll see you in the Crescent City this May!
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The meeting kicked off with Matt Daus of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf—also a former NYC Taxi and Limousine Commissioner and current president of International Association of Transportation Regulators—who spoke about “Handling Corporate Travel Managers in a TNC World,” his law firm’s recent position paper. The paper is primarily intended for travel managers and corporate travel buyers, as it itemizes the potential risks of exposure they can open themselves up to by treating TNCs as a viable, safe alternative to chauffeured transportation companies. The paper is currently undergoing peer review, and Daus is seeking operators who work closely with travel managers to also review the document and adjust it as needed.
Bill Faeth of Inbound Marketing Agents and Limo University talked about the imperative of industry unity and how it both helps in prompting businesses and can ultimately assist in strengthening client relationships. He also gave the presentation “Market Without a Budget,” which offered low- to no-cost methods of marketing that maximize your return without breaking the bank.
FLA members, led by President Rick Versace, also discussed the possibility of a chauffeured certification program, which could be provided through an accredited West Virginian university. After completing online training courses on safety, customer service, and best practices for industry chauffeurs, all participants receive certificates—and the companies they work for would save money on their insurance premiums.
The next FLA meeting will be July 12.
Visit floridalimousine.com for more information.
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As the company continues to expand, Rhonda Brewster will use her new position to create and administer a higher-level management team.
“Realizing that cultivating strategic partnerships is Maurice’s forte, it just made sense to bring sales and marketing under my leadership, giving him the ability to go deeper into those strategic partnerships,” said Rhonda Brewster.
As chief executive officer, Maurice Brewster will be able to devote all his time to developing and strengthening alliances in the corporate arena. Further, he feels that Rhonda’s talent for organization and her attention to detail will be an asset to her as president.
“This is a huge change in our organization,” he said. “With a successful company, if you don’t have someone dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s, that’s where you have failure. But Rhonda is the best at doing that.”
Visit mosaicglobaltransportation.com for more information.
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