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Hermes Worldwide recently announced that it had acquired Presidential Limousine, both based in the Denver area, effective March 9. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone for Hermes Worldwide, as it expands its reach and enhances its services in the luxury transportation industry.
According to the announcement, Presidential Limousine has been a prominent name in the luxury transportation industry for many years since its founding in 1985, providing outstanding service to clients in Denver and throughout Colorado. This acquisition will allow Hermes to build upon its already robust offerings and extend its reach to a broader audience.
"We are excited to welcome Presidential Limousine to the Hermes Worldwide family," said Hermes President & CEO Jorge Sanchez. "This acquisition allows us to strengthen our position in the luxury transportation industry and further enhance our services to better serve our clients."
As part of the acquisition, Hermes Worldwide will integrate Presidential Limousine into its operations over the coming weeks.
"We are proud of the work we have done at Presidential Limousine, and we are thrilled to be joining forces with Hermes Worldwide," said Presidential Limousine President Shane Stickel. "Together, we will be able to provide an even greater level of service to our clients and continue to be leaders in the luxury transportation industry."
Visit hermesworldwide.com and presidentialworldwide.com for more information.
[03.13.23]
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MAGIIS, a leading tech-enabled services and market network platform designed for transportation-for-hire providers, recently expanded its services to the US market after successfully operating in Latin America since 2018.
The MAGIIS platform was designed to provide an end-to-end solution for transportation-for-hire providers, empowering them to compete, scale, and win in the new digital world. The company's mission, according to CEO (and founder) Leonardo Gannio, is to boost transportation-for-hire providers on the planet, providing them with the tools and expertise they need to modernize, engage, and profit.
“We are not the brand, we are just the instrument to help you compose your music, which is our differentiation. Our white label collaborative platform concept scales up. It can cover end-to-end people’s mobility market needs,” said Gannio in an interview with technology magazine Industry Era, which honored the company as one of the 10 Best Industry Leaders of 2021.
The platform offers a customizable, pay-as-you-go solution that aims to be an affordable option to streamline operations, increase productivity, and provide greater visibility and control for businesses and corporate customers. Its omnichannel interface is intended to simplify the vehicle hiring process, while the enterprise platform provides autonomous dispatching, payment, driver support, and vehicle asset tracking, according to the company. In addition, the cloud marketplace for shared inventory creates an "always available" experience for consumers.
As part of its expansion efforts, MAGIIS will have a booth at this weekend’s CD/NLA Show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (March 5-8, 2023), where attendees can talk with the team and learn more about the services they offer.
Visit magiis.com for more information.
[02.28.23]
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The Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) has announced the election of its new Board of Directors for 2023. The new board is:
President: Erica Bugbee of ExecuStar World Class Transportation
Vice President: Andy Bouayad of Fox Limousine
Sergeant at Arms: John Hafer of A Custom Coach
Secretary: Deanna Ballard of World Travel Management
Chairman: Andrew Wasmundt of Two Brothers Transportation
Bugbee says that the membership is the highest it’s been in several years. This was the first year the association conducted a digital/online board election.
CLA’s agenda for the year includes advocating for Public Utility Commission changes during an upcoming bill, offering regular education sessions and speakers, adding more networking events, finalizing their website updates, implementing a formal corporate/associate sponsorship program, and creating a member's only newsletter with breaking news and important information impacting the local industry.
The new Board will take office at the next CLA meeting on March 21. The association will welcome guest speaker Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore, who represents Denver District 11, which covers the airport.
Visit cololimo.org for more information.
[02.28.23]