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May 3 2010 - Feature

Fact Book: Your Technology

Technology will be the primary engine of productivity and efficiency in the chauffeured transportation industry.

Going forward, technology will be the primary engine of productivity and efficiency in the chauffeured transportation industry. The selections of computer software, GPS services, wireless communication devices, and fleet and flight tracking software programs are growing as operators reap the savings and efficiencies from instant information.

Tags: computerized dispatching solutions, fleet tracking, flight tracking, onboard video, Research and Trends, Reservations Management

May 3 2010 - Feature

Fact Book: Your Media

Consumers are increasingly becoming online-savvy, and operators report the most effective marketing methods have been through the Internet.

2010 will be the year of the online consumer, as this area of the virtual economy has grown despite recessionary forces. Getting to them in a dense media environment requires a savvy approach to online marketing and messaging. Operators who tap the Internet through the explosive growth of social networking understand that a business must be virtual and viral to succeed.

Tags: marketing/promotions, Research and Trends, Social Media, web marketing

April 5 2010 - Feature

Waiting Near the Wings

Situated a stone’s throw from the fifth busiest airport in the world, A-List Limousine Service Inc. capitalizes on its location to offer prompt service to affiliates and client convenience.

By Martin Romjue

With its location next to LAX, A-List Limousine Service Inc. has to be prepared for demand that can spike at any time, given its heavy corporate clientele, flight delays and schedule changes, and last-minute calls from affiliates needing a run. In fact, A-List gets much of its business from affiliates who can rely on an operator close to LAX that can respond immediately to airport requests and serve as troubleshooters to pick up client runs.

Tags: Affiliate Networks, corporate travel, flight tracking, tips for success

April 5 2010 - Feature

2010 ILCT Show: Limos.com Debuts Online Business Feature

To survive and succeed, operators must pursue and win over online customers, says Limos.com Vice President Doug Anderson.

By Martin Romjue

To survive and succeed, operators must pursue and win over online customers, says Limos.com Vice President Doug Anderson. In a separate road show session, Anderson debuted Limos.com’s Limos.com For Business platform, designed to directly help companies manage their chauffeured transportation travel spending while connecting directly to preferred operators.

Tags: Business Growth, ILCT, LIMOS.COM, web marketing

February 10 2010 - Feature

Driving Customers to Operators

A new Web site launched in January with a thorough screening process connects operator-vendors nationwide with major corporate clients and individual travelers.

By Martin Romjue

TransportationWorld.com, launched on Jan. 4, matches clients with the most sophisticated chauffeured transportation companies nationwide that must be closely vetted before joining as an operator-vendor. The site does not function based on leads or referrals, but confirmed paid reservations only.

Tags: Business Tools, Limo Networks, Reservations Management, web marketing

February 10 2010 - Feature

Harness Social Media as the New Marketing Frontier

Connect with your clients daily through social media and see new opportunities for business.

By Jim Luff

Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn have opened up a new world for connecting with your clients. Sites such as Facebook and MySpace refer to your social connections as “friends.” Of course we all want to do business with our friends, so social media cements your relationship on another level.

Tags: Business Communication, marketing/promotions, Social Media, web marketing

February 2 2010 - Feature

Supplying Data in Real Time With No Repeats

The LANTIS II GPS data integration system, developed to reduce the redundancies that operator Sid Forougi saw in the limousine industry, tracks vehicle location and status and includes components for the chauffeur, client, and affiliate businesses.

By Thi Dao

The LANTIS II GPS data integration system, developed to reduce the redundancies that operator Sid Forougi saw in the limousine industry, tracks vehicle location and status and includes components for the chauffeur, client, and affiliate businesses. The system's components include real-time tracking through GPS, Chauffeur Peer Station that allows chauffeur communication with back end, and Client Endpoint Service that lets clients to order a ride or check ride status.

Tags: Communications, fleet tracking, GPS Navigation, onboard diagnostics