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CEO Paul Thompson with his Top HAT Award
Santa Fe, N.M. — Luxury ground transportation provider Santa Fe Valet aka Accent New Mexico was recently awarded Vendor of the Year by the New Mexico Hospitality Association. The company received the honor at the Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Awards Gala held at the Hotel Albuquerque.
Each year, the New Mexico Hospitality Association celebrates outstanding tourism and hospitality teams and individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to their organization and to the growth of tourism in their state. The Top HAT Awards include recognitions in marketing, product development, and personnel, along with premier awards, such as Hospitality Professional of the Year, Tourism Professional of the Year, Hotel of the Year for both limited and full service hotels, and Supplier/Vendor of the Year.
"Receiving positive feedback and warm regards from our clients are both wonderful things, but there’s nothing like being recognized by fellow professionals in a state where hospitality and tourism mean everything,” says CEO Paul Thompson. “New Mexico truly is the land of Enchantment, and Santa Fe is known worldwide as a top tourism destination. Having Santa Fe Valet recognized as an important part of this tourism product is truly an honor and providing excellent service in this market helps to add to the level of its recognition."
Currently Santa Fe Valet aka Accent New Mexico serves the Santa Fe and Albuquerque markets with a 20-vehicle fleet, which includes sedans, SUVs, shuttles, minicoaches, and a motorcoach. Thompson is in the process of purchasing another motorcoach for the fleet.
Visit accentsantafe.com for more information.
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Sue Jarvis-Zobel and Jason Demery
Warren, Mich. — On June 4, 2018, Sue Jarvis-Zobel, president of Aristocat Transportation, and Jason Demery, president of CSI Detroit, joined forces to align both companies under the Aristocat Transportation brand.
Using her 30 years of experience in the industry, Jarvis-Zobel recognized the excellent opportunity when Demery approached her about a possible merger. Demery brings a book of business, strong corporate connections, and over three decades of financial investment experience, which is extremely valuable when planning and forecasting future growth and needs in our ever-evolving industry.
Account Manager Julia Zabel
The decision to merge was an easy one says Demery. "With the excellent operations team in place, state-of-the-art technology and over 60 years of combined experience, the Aristocat Team presents an amazing opportunity to continue to serve my clients in the global market and grow the Aristocat brand with the help and support of other like-minded individuals."
Julia Zabel, the global relations manager for Aristocat Transportation will be the account manager for all of the CSI Detroit clients.
Visit aristocattransportation.com for more information.
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Antonio Adili (left) finalizes the deal with Jeff Canady of CLT Express
Charlotte, N.C. — CLT Express Livery has acquired Charleston, S.C.-based transportation provider, Charleston Style Limo. The company will continue to operate as Charleston Style Limo until 2019 when it will join CLT’s SC Express brand as SC Express Charleston. Owner/Operators Jeff and Laura Canady also own and operate SC Express Chauffeured Transportation and SC Coach Charters & Tours.
This marks the fifth acquisition in the last eight years for the Canadys, as they continue to grow and expand their business in the Carolinas. Covering an area dubbed the Southern Triangle, their offices are located at their home base in Charlotte, along with Aiken/Augusta Office, and Charleston.
“With this latest acquisition, we are now able to move our fleet of over 80 vehicles anywhere in the Southern Triangle within a three-hour window, making us the largest chauffeured transportation service in the Carolinas,” reports Jeff Canady.
Stephanie and Antonio Adili, (left), the founders of Charleston Style Limo, with Jeff and Laura Canady (right), the company’s new owners
Antonio Adili founded Charleston Style Limo in 2006 with a vision to provide dependable, high quality, and easily accessible specialized transportation services to the Charleston area. Since then, Charleston Style Limo has been voted Charleston’s Best Limo Service by the City of Charleston every year since 2012. The well-established chauffeured transportation company handles corporate and leisure work in Charleston. The Canadys praised the company, saying, “We have a tremendous amount of respect for Antonio and the operation he has built; we believe Charleston Style Limo’s service is a great fit for us, and we are thrilled to add the company to the CLT Express family!”
The sale was mediated by Kristen Carroll and Jessica Boulerice of The LMC Group. This marks the third CLT acquisition facilitated by LMC over the past three years. Said LMC founder Kristen Carroll, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Laura and Jeff—we share their passion for this industry, and it is an honor to be a part of their success story.”
Visit cltexpress.com for more information.
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