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Gerrard Chauffeur Drive recently announced the creation of Gerrard Global. Based in Dubai, serving the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Gerrard Global brings the Gerrard name to new pastures: a region rich in cultures and brimming with vibrant, open business environments. With a reputation forged in London and proven across the planet, Gerrard Global will continue to serve existing partners in the region, while seeking new connections and relationships. Gerrard Global will help clients with chauffeur support at events and roadshows, with secure travel and for bespoke needs, as well.
“We’re so proud to be part of the UAE business world,” says Martin Cox, partner at Gerrard Global. “The energy here is unmatched. And we’re laying the foundations for a new phase in our wonderful and rich history by opening Gerrard Global in Dubai. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new connections, and that’s throughout the MENA region. Bringing what we started in London nearly 30 years ago into such a dynamic part of the world is massively exciting for us. We can’t wait to get started, and as always, our chauffeuring approach will come with that signature Gerrard flourish: moving people stylishly, discreetly, and safely.”
“The Gerrard brand is a high watermark in excellence in chauffeuring and has been since we opened our doors and hit the road running in 1989,” adds Rupert Beecroft, partner at Gerrard Global. “We’ve proven ourselves the world over, and this expansion into the UAE is one of our most exciting challenges yet. Having spent time in the region, meeting clients, sampling new cultures, and gaining new perspectives, Martin and I were determined to create a local presence and to bring the Gerrard name into the region. It’s a move that will help us be at our best for our clients and to help us grab new opportunities, including inbound traffic to the UK.”
According to the press release from the company, Gerrard Global is ready for a fresh chapter in its rich history, creating new connections in the UAE and broader MENA region while maintaining a hard-won reputation for excellence in chauffeuring.
Visit gerrardcars.co.uk for more information.
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The meeting attracted 30 members and guests
On February 4, the Virginia Limousine Association (VLA) held a general membership meeting at the Dulles Marriott. The evening meeting attracted 30 members and guests, including representatives from the Maryland Livery Association (MLA).
Sponsored by Advantage Remarketing Solutions, the meeting’s guest speaker was Jennifer Matthews of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), who previously spoke at the joint meeting of the VLA and MLA at the fall CD/NLA show. Matthews was on-hand to address the new registration of vehicles used for business at all MWAA airports and how it will be enforced.
Guest speaker Jennifer Matthews of the MWAA
“This was a great meeting,” says VLA President Bill Kerr of Camryn Executive Transportation. “We’re growing tremendously. At the meeting, we announced that we’re going to move from quarterly meetings to bimonthly.”
Kerr also revealed that the VLA is going to make improvements to the organization’s homepage, making it easier and faster for members to receive timely information. He also stated that the next meeting will contain a vote on some changes to existing association bylaws.
“We’re really looking forward to 2025,” adds Kerr.
The next VLA meeting is scheduled for April, with the date and venue to be determined.
Visit virginialimousineassociation.org for more information.
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One of the highlights of last year’s CD/NLA Show in Vegas was our first-ever CD Advertiser Meet & Greet that saw our incredible supporters mingle with a who’s who of the industry. This year, the highly anticipated event returns ... even bigger. After the show floor closes on Tuesday, CD advertisers are invited to our exclusive, invitation-only cocktail hour event, sponsored by GNet. Whether you’re an advertiser online, in our e-news, or in the pages of CD magazine, you’re welcome to attend. Presented in a casual atmosphere, the CD Advertiser Meet & Greet gives you the opportunity to network with new and old friends as well as several special guests from the biggest networks and companies in chauffeured transportation, who will be there to meet like-minded operators and make fresh connections—as well as share their knowledge. This special event will give our advertisers a unique chance to rub elbows, swap ideas, and perhaps even have an adult beverage with some of the most influential players in this space.
“We received such terrific feedback from advertisers about our debut event at the last Vegas Show, that we decided to make it even better this year with the addition of CD contributors and experts,” says CD President Chris Weiss.
At this exclusive get-together, we’re proud to include representatives and decision-makers from EmpireCLS Worldwide, RMA Worldwide, Dav El/BostonCoach, Commonwealth Worldwide, Carey, Hoffmann Family of Companies, Leros Transportation Group, Music Express, BLS, and Fortis. These large operators are equally excited about the opportunity to meet new faces away from the hustle-and-bustle of the show.
What’s more, this year, you’ll have the chance to meet and engage with the contributors to the magazine. In addition to the CD editorial team, we’re pleased to present columnists and industry experts James Blain of PAX Training, Matt Daus of Windels Marx, Mark Kini of Boston Chauffeur, Ken Lucci of Driving Transactions, Joe Guinn of Limo & Bus Compliance, Tom Holden of Transportation Advisors, Jeff Shanker of Black Tie Transportation, Phil Shetsen of Bona Vita Benefits, and Mike Zappone of EOS/Leros Transportation Group. Each will be on-hand to answer questions, give advice, or just talk shop.
If you’re not a current Chauffeur Driven advertiser, please contact Chris Weiss at chris@chauffeurdriven.com to find out how to get on the invite list.
“The CD/NLA Show provides the best networking experience. The Advertiser Meet & Greet was the best idea ever,” says Rodrigo Medina Marsan of Ibiza VIP Bus.
Have you ever dreamed of being on the cover of Chauffeur Driven magazine? Well, when you join us at the CD/NLA Show in Vegas, you’ll have the chance to grace the front of your favorite industry publication—in a matter of speaking.
All attendees are welcome to stop by the CD booth (#78-79) on the show floor on Monday and Tuesday to get a free souvenir photo that puts you on the cover of Chauffeur Driven. And while you’re at our booth, be sure to pick up a free CD lapel pin and other special gifts and prizes!
If you haven’t registered for the show, don’t fret as there’s still time to join us at the Paris Hotel & Casino. Click here to save $50 off the onsite rates through 2.22.
Visit cdnlavegas.com for more information.
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