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The Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) will host a cocktail and dinner event at 6:00 p.m. on May 16 at Il Tulipano, located at 1131 Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove, N.J.
“This will be a terrific evening that promises attendees a solid business development opportunity to catch up with those in the industry they know and meet up with those they want to get to know better,” says LANJ Executive Director Patricia Nelson.
LANJ President Jason Sharenow
Title-sponsored by Complete Fleet Livery Sales, the evening will kick off with an open bar sponsored by Gem Worldwide Ground Transportation and Leros Transportation Group. Then, Il Tulipano will serve up an Italian Buffet beginning with an antipasto, followed by a chef's station with six entree choices, a pasta and pizza station, and ending with dessert and coffee.
The latest information about chauffeured transportation interests in New Jersey will be shared by LANJ President Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide.
The cost for the evening is $115/person for LANJ members and $130/person for non-member operators.
Reservations by credit card can be made via email to LANJ's executive director at patricia.nelson103@gmail.com.
Visit lanj.org for more information.
[04.28.23]
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Did you know that you are part of a trillion-dollar industry, one that directly impacts an estimated 8 million jobs and generates nearly $160 billion in tax revenue? That’s according to the newest data published by the US Travel Association (USTA) for the 2022 travel year, which was presented to policymakers during the association’s recent advocacy event in Washington last week. The Destination Capitol Hill fly-in featured nearly 250 members of the travel industry meeting with 230 Congressional representatives and their teams.
USTA President & CEO Geoff Freeman kicked off the 2023 event.
Photo courtesy of USTA’s Facebook
Highlighting the importance of the travel industry to the US, the data found that travel generated $1.2 trillion in direct spending in the country, which is in line with pre-COVID figures—although there is work to do. When adjusted for inflation, overall travel spending remained down 14 percent in 2022. Also, notably 2 million jobs have gone unfilled in the travel industry since the pandemic.
Additional key data from USTA:
- Travel accounted for $1.2 trillion in direct spending in 2022, which produced an economic footprint of $2.6 trillion.
- In 2022, travel supported nearly 15 million American workers—8 million directly employed by the travel industry.
- Travel spending generated nearly $160 billion in total tax revenue, including $84 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2022.
- Travel-generated tax revenue alleviated an average of $1,270 in taxes per US household.
To draw attention to the issue, USTA has laid out several areas where the Biden administration could assist in the industry’s continued recovery. Among those goals are lowering via wait times (which have reached historic highs for certain countries), H-2B cap relief to address travel workforce shortfalls, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization priorities, and fully fund the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism.
“Travel rebounded strongly in 2022 thanks to robust demand for domestic leisure travel,” said USTA President & CEO Geoff Freeman. “Now we must focus on fully restoring the international and business travel segments to continue growing this critical driver of the US economy.”
Visit ustravel.org for more information.
[04.25.23]
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Forest River Bus, a conglomerate of bus and speciality vehicle manufacturers, announced the acquisition of MobilityTRANS, a paratransit and passenger van builder specializing in ADA-accessible vans, prison transport, and first-class shuttles. MobilityTRANS, based in Livonia, Mich., has a reputation for innovation and excellence and a nationwide dealer network allowing customized solutions for every customer.
“MobilityTRANS is thrilled to be joining Forest River. I couldn’t ask for a better organization with which to trust our life’s work. We look forward to continued growth providing innovative commercial passenger transportation for our customers,” said MobilityTRANS President Dave Brown.
Forest River Bus President David Wright
According to Forest River, the acquisition of MobilityTRANS further strengthens its commitment and ability to deliver tailored passenger transportation solutions, which now includes an ADA-compliant Ford Transit van outfitted with MobilityTRANS’ new, patented Game Changer lift door. This breakthrough innovation, designed for maximum customer flexibility, is a significant step forward for the transit industry, allowing ambulatory or wheelchair curbside entry, according to the company.
“The addition of these incredible products will allow us to continue to offer our customers the latest transportation solutions. I am excited to welcome MobilityTRANS to the Forest River family. We look forward to continuing the legacy they have built for over 30 years,” said Forest River Bus President David Wright.
Visit mobilitytrans.com and forestriverbus.com.
[04.25.23]