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Published: 2020, February 17

Marlton, N.J. — We’re just days away from the first CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to still register. Last minute attendees are still welcome to join us at the Mandalay Bay on February 23-26 for what is sure to be the industry event of the season. We have four days jam packed with education, networking, after-hours events, and the biggest show floor in Vegas.

With close to 150 exhibitors over 120,000-square-foot hall, we guarantee that our show floor will offer something for everyone. Starting on Monday afternoon, You’ll have the chance to browse all of the products, services, technology, and metal available on display from vendors around the world. What’s more, CD’s Fast Lane sessions will bring drilled-down education to the floor, and the NLA Lounge will give you a chance to kick back and re-charge your batteries (literally and figuratively). On Monday and Tuesday, Grech Motors is sponsoring two open bar events for all attendees. First, head to the Grech bar for happy hour on Monday from 6-7pm, and on Tuesday, we’ll offer open bar during the show floor’s hours from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. And, if that’s not enough, lunch will be available on the show floor on Tuesday and Wednesday, courtesy of Titus Leasing and Prevost, respectively.

And while you’re making deals or mingling on the show floor, be sure to have your app open to the Digital Passport. Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. Also, we’ve increased the ways you can earn points. You can earn them by stopping for a sales pitch, joining an association, or just being in the right place at the right time on the floor. Your points translate into chances to win an exciting grand prize valued at $3850, which includes two-night complimentary stay at the MGM Grand in a stay well executive suite, two complimentary VIP seat tickets to Kà by Cirque du Soleil, two 50-minute custom pressure massages at The Spa at MGM Grand, dinner for two at one of the following MGM Grand Restaurants—Craftsteak, Ambra or Morimoto $360 Value, $1000 Amex gift card, and two full show passes and 2 Awards Dinner and Charity Event Tickets to the 2021 CD/NLA Vegas Show. Runner up will receive full show passes to the 2020 CD/NLA Orlando Show. We will announce the winner on the Show floor Wednesday afternoon—winner must be present!

There’s also still time to take advantage of the pre-registration discount for the Awards Dinner & Charity Event being held on Tuesday, February 25, at 8pm. Advanced tickets for the Awards Dinner & Charity event are available for $50.00 per person (a table of 10 for $450) until Thursday, February 20. Tickets will be available at the CD/NLA Show for $75.00 at registration or at the door immediately prior to the event. Register online at: cdnlashow.com/show-info/driven-by-excellence-awards.html.

Chauffeur Driven and the National Limousine Association are excited to announce the finalists for the Driven By Excellence Awards, which makes its debut at this year’s show in Vegas. The nominees in each category are:

In addition to the awards above, at the dinner, we will announce the recipient of Association of the Year, which recognizes the state or regional organization that has that has displayed excellence above all others. This is a fantastic event to celebrate your peers and raise money for the NLA’s Harold Berkman Memorial Fund.

Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.

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Published: 2020, February 04

Marlton, N.J. — By way of a special arrangement with Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Chauffeur Driven (CD) and the National Limousine Association (NLA) are excited to announce that we are able to extend the exclusive $168/night room block for the CD/NLA Show until Wednesday, February 5. This is your last chance to save money and secure a room at our stunning host property. Don’t get shut out… after Wednesday, the rate will rise!

As hard as it is to believe, the show is less than three weeks away. If you’re getting antsy, and can’t wait for the industry show of the season, why not download our new app, sponsored by North Point Global Transportation Services. Search CD/NLA Show in your favorite app store to download your gateway to all of our show’s exhibitors, attendees, speakers, events, floor plans, social media, and so much more—in other words, everything you need to navigate the CD/NLA Show. Here’s what’s included in the 2020 app:

Create a Personal Agenda: You can schedule personal appointments with other app users, whether it’s having coffee with an affiliate or dinner with a vendor. Don’t forget that you can also customize your show agenda by saving events that you don’t want to miss and receive reminders.

Exclusive Coupons and Deals: Be in the know with our exclusive Show-only savings that allow you to take home the products or purchase the services that you need at deep discounts! Click on the Coupons tab in the app to see the exhibitors who have a special offer to make it a bit easier on your wallet. These hot deals are only available on our app, and expire with the close of the Show, so be sure to check them out.

Show Floor Digital Passport: It’s back! We debuted our Digital Passport at our Boston show in October 2019 and you loved it, so we’ve made it better for 2020. How it works: Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. Also, we’ve increased the ways you can earn points. You can earn them by stopping for a sales pitch, joining an association, or just being in the right place at the right time on our expansive show floor. Your points translate into chances to win an exciting grand prize valued at $3850, which includes two-night complimentary stay at the MGM Grand in a stay well executive suite, two complimentary VIP seat tickets to Kà by Cirque du Soleil, two 50-minute custom pressure massages at The Spa at MGM Grand, dinner for two at one of the following MGM Grand Restaurants—Craftsteak, Ambra or Morimoto $360 Value, $1000 Amex gift card, and two full show passes and 2 Awards Dinner and Charity Event Tickets to the 2021 CD/NLA Vegas Show. Runner up will receive full show passes to the 2020 CD/NLA Orlando Show. We will announce the winner on the Show floor Wednesday afternoon—winner must be present!

CD and the NLA are pleased to announce that the Charity Committee has selected two worthy charities to receive $10,000 donations from the Harold Berkman Memorial Fund at the Awards Dinner & Charity Event on Tuesday evening, February 25. We’re thrilled that Wish4OurHeroes—a three-time partner at CD’s annual Night of Charity at our fall show—will once again be the recipient of generosity from our industry. For those not familiar with the non-profit, Wish4OurHeroes is dedicated to providing help to active-duty military members, in order to make their deployments a little easier, and to improve the quality of their family lives while home or during deployment. The charity provides much needed resources ranging from transportation medical expenses to appliances and basic groceries. Also receiving $10,000 at the gala is Love146, a non-profit human rights organization that works toward the abolition of child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care, prevention education, professional training, grassroots empowerment, and contributing a growing body of research. The organization also created a curriculum called Not A #Number to teach youth how to protect themselves from human trafficking and exploitation through information, critical thinking, and skill development. We’re honored to have representatives from these amazing charities join us at the dinner. And don’t forget, this event also includes our first Driven By Excellence awards ceremony, which honors operators, organizations, and individuals who represent the best of the industry. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets for the Awards Dinner & Charity Event are just $50 in advance ($100 at the door).

Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.

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Published: 2020, February 04

Ned Johnson of Grech (left) with Wise Coaches of Nashville President & CEO Alan Wise Hermitage, Tenn. — Wise Coaches of Nashville recently took delivery of four new Grech EG40 minicoaches into their fleet.

“Grech Motors and I are proud to add Wise Coaches of Nashville to our list of valued clients,” says Grech Luxury Bus Sales Representative Ned Johnson. “The vehicles have been painted to match Wise’s distinctive black and red branding featured on their fleet of full sized coaches. We look forward to having a long relationship with both companies.” 

The EG40 is the Grech’s flagship model minicoach. As the industry’s first and only unibody Freightliner minicoach with full passthrough under floor storage, the EG40’s chassis frame is heavily modified into a proprietary geometry that allows it to become an integrated part and a unibody design. The vehicle skeleton meets the load-carrying requirements of both the chassis and the bus body with a single blended framework, providing structural integrity, improved vehicle handling, and a quality ride for passengers. The EG40 offers seating capacity up to 41 passengers or 39 passengers with lavatory, and the 350-cubic foot of undercoach storage is equal to if not exceeds what is found in most full size motorcoaches.

Wise Coaches of Nashville was founded by President & CEO Alan Wise in September 1997 with two motorcoaches. Currently, the company offers a full service of vehicles, including 56-passenger motorcoaches, 40-passenger deluxe motorcoaches, 30/38 passenger coaches, 25-passenger mini-coaches, 14-passenger shuttles, and school buses for scholastic group travel.

Visit wisecoachesofnashville.com and grechmotors.com for more information.

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