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Michael Campbell 
Kim J. Garner 
Jason Sharenow 
Matthew Strack Orlando, Fla. — As we get closer to our 2017 Chauffeur Driven Show in Orlando, held at the spectacular all-under-one-roof Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, we’re finalizing our education programming. We’re thrilled to announce the content of our always incisive State of the Industry panel. Sponsored by FASTTRAK Cloud Technologies, the State of the Industry will held on Monday, October 23 at 10:30 am.
If you want a candid, no-nonsense look into the hottest trends and most pressing issues facing the world of chauffeured transportation, this year’s State of the Industry is your can’t-miss session. Get the inside scoop of what’s really happening in the trenches, with straightforward advice and smart dialogue from operators just like you. We’ve tweaked the format to include a diverse panel of operators from across the country, who will share their take on the current business climate, new opportunities for growth, and the future of the industry. Moderated by CD Publisher Chris Weiss, the panel includes:
- Michael Campbell, CEO of Grace Limousine
- Kim J. Garner, President/Co-owner of BEST Transportation
- Jason Sharenow, COO of Broadway Elite Worldwide
- Matthew Strack, CEO of Strack Ground
Get the inside scoop of what’s really happening in chauffeured ground transportation from these operators and their years in industry. You will get their take on the current business climate, new opportunities for revenue growth, and predictions for the future. This State of the Industry promises to be informative, entertaining, and, most of all, relatable to operators of all sizes.
Also on Monday is our Keynote Address, courtesy of sponsors Grech Motors and Chosen Payments. This year, we’re excited to present noted author, consultant, and futurist Mike Walsh.
Dubbed “the CEO of Tomorrow,” which also happens to be the name of his global consulting firm, Walsh is an international speaker and strategist with an expertise in designing companies for the 21st century. He advises leaders on how to thrive in the current era of disruptive technological change. A true global nomad, Walsh travels over 300 days a year worldwide, researching trends, collecting innovation case studies, and presenting on the future of business. His clients include many of the global Fortune 500, and he is a highly sought-after speaker.
Mike Walsh Walsh’s writing includes the bestselling Futuretainment, and his follow-up hit The Dictionary of Dangerous Ideas, which details the most challenging concepts now faced by business leaders. He’s intimately familiar with disruptive technology as each week he interviews provocative thinkers, innovators, and self-proclaimed troublemakers on his weekly podcast, Between Worlds.
As a leading futurist, Walsh takes an anthropological approach, scanning the near horizon for emerging technologies and disruptive shifts in human behavior, and then translating these into pragmatic plans for digital transformation. A prolific writer and commentator, Walsh’s views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including BusinessWeek, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal.
The keynote is scheduled for 3:15 pm. We’re certain that this session will provide you with tons of takeaway for your business today, but more importantly, for tomorrow.
Don’t forget to register by September 15th to take advantage of the $295 early bird rate. We hope you’re looking forward to joining us at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center this October. It’s not to be missed!
Visit chauffeurdrivenshow.com for more information.
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Limo Anywhere President Sean Arena Irving, Tex. —Ground transportation software provider Limo Anywhere has announced that Sean Arena will take the roll of president. He will replace Mark Gentry, who will remain with the company as an advisor.
Limo Anywhere President Sean Arena Arena comes to Limo Anywhere after 18 years at travel technology giant Sabre, where he served as executive director of new business ventures. He has led teams ranging from product marketing to corporate strategy and business development throughout his career, and brings a strong technology and user experience background to Limo Anywhere.
With over 40 percent of the chauffeured ground transportation industry and over 20,000 users on the platform, Arena believes this new opportunity at Limo Anywhere is “staggering.” Under this new leadership, Limo Anywhere says they will continue to build the most robust, user-friendly, and affordable set of technology solutions in the industry.
Visit limoanywhere.com for more information.
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Bedford Hills, N.Y. — MTC Limousine & Corporate Coach recently launched its new MTCBuses.com website to focus on bus and coach transportation services for executive group travel, roadshows, and special events. The website features MTC Corporate Coach’s full fleet of vans, mini-coaches, and luxury motor-coaches, offering personalized solutions for any size and style of groups. With more than 550 locations worldwide, MTC Corporate Coach has the fleet, resources, technology, and solutions to fulfill the ground transportation needs of small and large groups for local, national and worldwide travels.
“We’ve worked with thousands of groups over the years, providing flexible, reliable and convenient transportation for meetings and events of all types,” said Trevor Franklin, president of MTC Limousine & Corporate Coach. “This service turned into one of our top revenue streams, and we’re committed to increasing the visibility of such services, while providing exceptional value in terms of both service and the information we supply to those planning an event or meeting.”
The MTCBuses.com website also allows for targeted SEO campaigns. Created in partnership with marketing company DriveProfit, the goal of the website is to highlight MTC Corporate Coach’s growth within the group travel sector, attain targeted visibility in the group meeting management space, and create a place where meeting managers can find the information they need and obtain customized quotes with ease.
Further, the website’s quoting system is an indispensable marketing tool for MTC Corporate Coach. Through the system, customers can request a personalized quote for their group transportation needs, and within moments, the information is relayed to the company’s scheduling team. Employees can then respond using personalized template emails, allowing them further control in the way they communicate with interested parties. Additionally, all potential customers who request a quote opt-in to receive marketing and news emails from MTC Corporate Coach, allowing for targeted drip marketing campaigns and additional conversions down the road.
“Our team works together to develop customer facing web tools that not only make the consumer’s life easier, but allows businesses to increase web traffic, capture quality leads, and maintain a database of marketable consumers, while reducing overall costs,” said Pat Charla, president and creative director of DriveProfit. “The quoting tool is just a portion of the new automated marketing suite, and it’ll be rolled out over the next 60 days.”
MTC Limousine & Corporate Coach will maintain a separate online presence for its limousine and luxury car chauffeured ground transportation services, MTCLimousine.com. Founded in 1986, MTC Limousine has grown to become one of the largest ground transportation services firms in the United States.
Visit MTCBuses.com for more information.
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