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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a significant interest in Carey International Inc. In connection with this transaction, Avis Budget Group invested approximately $60 million in cash and now owns approximately 45% of Carey’s common stock. In addition, Avis Budget also obtained a one-year option to increase its ownership stake in Carey to approximately 80%, subject to certain conditions, which would likely include the assumption or repayment of Carey’s existing indebtedness. Carey International, with approximately $250 million in revenue in 2006, is the market share leader in the approximately $5 billion chauffeured ground transportation category. Carey offers its customers consistently superior premium service through the industry’s only franchise system. Carey operates in 550 cities and 60 countries through its network of franchisees and alliance partners.

“With this investment, Avis Budget Group expects to be able to offer corporate customers and travel partners the most complete portfolio of local ground transportation products and services available anywhere,” said Avis Budget Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ronald L. Nelson. “As the world’s premier chauffeured services brand, Carey provides premium-quality services across a broad geographic footprint, making it an ideal partner for Avis Budget.”

Carey International will continue to be led by its existing management team, including President and Chief Executive Officer Gary L. Kessler and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mitchell J. Lahr, based out of Carey’s offices in Washington, D.C. Carey’s existing investor group, led by Chartwell Investments, continues to hold a majority ownership position.

“We are tremendously excited about our new relationship with Avis Budget Group,” Kessler said. “The opportunities for us to leverage Avis Budget’s strong customer relationships, technological capabilities and vehicle services expertise will allow us to enhance service delivery to our clients and strengthen our position as the leader in the chauffeured transportation industry.”

Although Avis Budget has an option to acquire a controlling interest in Carey, until that time, Carey will remain an independent company and its existing investor group, led by Chartwell Investments and Ford Motor Company, will continue to hold a majority ownership position.

“Over time, we may implement changes to grow our respective companies, share best practices and enhance our combined value proposition to our customer base. In the meantime, I know I speak for the entire Carey family when I welcome Avis Budget and express my eagerness to work with them,” said Kessler.

The move should strengthen Avis Budget’s position in the corporate travel market because of the additional ground transportation services it can offer, said consultant Neil Abrams, president of the Purchase, N.Y.-based Abrams Consulting Group.

“This gives Avis Budget significant leverage in the corporate sector,” Abrams said. “Now, they can offer a multitude of services. If car rental doesn’t work for a client in an area, they have alternate transportation capability. They can customize a corporate travel program, so you have the Avis, Budget and Carey brands. The more they can do beyond their core, the better it is for them.”

Though this is Avis Budget’s most significant foray into chauffeured car services, it’s not the company’s first. In June 2007, Avis Rent A Car launched a chauffeured driver service to its loyalty program members in 10 top U.S. business destinations, supplying drivers at hourly rates for rented cars, a move that led to some speculation that closer ties between the two industries soon would follow.

SOURCE: PR Newswire, Carey International, and BTN

As the market for limousine rentals shifts to cater to the lifestyles of young adults, newer and sleeker limousine designs have now been manufactured, to cater to young folks who want to go partying in style riding the newest limo versions. Industry comes out with the craziest toys for these vehicles: fog machines, Disco Color changing ceilings, Disco color changing Floors, Fishtanks, Sparkling lights, etc.

Currently the top limousine model for prom-night party goers would be the Infinity QX56, Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7, Porsche, Chrysler and BMW, which could come in an assortment of colors, from black to pink.

Infinity QX56 Limousine comes fully equipped with Jet Doors (doors that open up in the air like on a plane), Disco Floor, Disco Ceiling, Police Strobe lights outside and inside of the car, under body mounted color changing lights, Fireplace, Fishtank, Slot machine and more. This limo can accommodate up to 20 passengers.

Range Rover Sport Limousine comes fully equipped with Jet Doors (doors that open up in the air like on a plane), Disco Floor, Disco Ceiling, Police Strobe lights outside and inside of the car, under body mounted color changing lights, Smoke Machine, Fireplace, and more. This limo can accommodate up to 14 passengers.

Audi Q7 limousine comes fully equipped with Jet Doors (doors that open up in the air like on a plane), Disco Floor, Disco Designed Ceiling, Alligator/snake skin upholstry, strobe lights, fish tank, Fireplace, and more. This limo can accommodate up to 16 passengers.

Porsche Cayenne or Tourismo comes fully equipped high end stereo, MP3 Player, CD, DVD, Wood Floor, Disco Designed Ceiling, strobe lights, Alligator skin interior upholstry and more. This limo can accommodate up to 14 passengers.

Chrysler Galaxy Edition comes fully equipped high end stereo, MP3 Player, CD, DVD, Disco color changing floor and Disco Designed Ceiling, strobe lights, stylish seats, Ipod Connection and more. This limo can accommodate up to 12 passengers.

Other famous limousine models for prom nights are the H2 Hummer, Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Excursion, BMWs and the Limousine Bus,which seats up to 22 persons and is equipped with a 42″ big screen TV with VCR & DVD, black leather seats, crystal bars, champagne and crystal rock glasses, AM/FM stereo with CD, fiber optic lighting, and overhead mood lights.

Crowds, traffic and no available parking are all frustrations that come to mind when thinking about shopping at the mall, especially during the holidays, While avoiding the malls may be impossible, there are ways to make a trip less stressful. Sedans, limousines and helpful chauffeurs can be the perfect remedy for the headache most shoppers get when trying to get everything on their list.

Around New York city, Royal Luxury Limousines offers special shopping packages to clients. Limousine ride is an alternative. A way to relax and actually enjoy shopping for your visiting family. Chauffeurs worry about the traffic and can let the client out right at the entrance of the mall, instead of parking a mile away and walking. As gifts are purchased, shopping bags fill up and get heavy or annoying to carry. Chauffeurs are on-hand to assist with those bags, placing them in the vehicle for you while you continue your New York shopping. The chauffeur is the client’s personal assistant for those few hours. Pampering them with those little odds and ends will make a difference says Kasbohm. This may not have been an obvious choice for many people during the holidays especially all tourists coming from overseas to New York city, but after experiencing hassle-free shopping, customers wont want to have it any other way.

Perfect place for shipping is Woodbuy Outlets in Orange County, New York. Biggest deal maker in New York State. Check out these holiday limousine deals.

If you are in a limousine industry you always have problems with parking stretch limousines. Well, folks in Europe actually think about people in our business and make these spacial parking spots around town.
How come US gov’t don’t think harder about making the life easier for every limousine operator out there.

 

1. Mediate – She can act as a negotiator when any kind of conflict arises – between you and your vendors, of course, and even among your family members.
2. Organize – Your planner can procure permits and facilitate paperwork – especially useful if your wedding is out of state
3. Supervise – Overseeing all vendor setups (band, caterer, florist) on the day of the wedding – and making sure everything runs smoothly – is standard
4. Orchestrate – The planner typically leads everyone through the wedding procession, telling the band when to play, the bridesmaids when to walk and so on.
5. Inspire – She can suggest reception colors and themes, creative menu ideas, chick invitations, unique favors and more.

A wedding planner, coordinator or consultant can ease the pressure of throwing a reception-particularly if it’s a large party, or one held far from where you live. Full consulting services can consume 15% of your budget, but some planners can actually help cut costs through savvy vendor negoti­ations. All should be able to ensure you get the most value for your money.

Narrow the Field

Unless your venue provides a consul­tant, you’ll need to do some research. Ask around: Newly married friends are a good resource, as are caterers and florists. For additional leads, check out the experts quoted in wedding publi­cations, or contact organizations such as the Association of Bridal Consul­tants (860/355-0464) or June Wedding (707/865-9894) for a member list. But Remember: These planner are not always prescreened, so y ou will still need to interview them yourself.

Get the Scoop

Plan to interview at least three wedding consultants. Your planner’s personality is, of course, important (you’ll be speak­ing to her a lot), but so are her answers to these questions: How many wed­dings have you organized? (You want to hear lo or more.) How busy will you be around my wedding? (She should not be contracted for another wedding on the same day.) Will you provide a written timetable and regu­lar updates? Will you attend my wed­ding and coordinate onsite? (Find out whether another member of her staff may do this instead.) Will you, handle all of the negotiations with vendors?

Call Your Fellow Brides

Once you have a good idea as to the consultant you’d like to hire, look into her references. Call prior customers to hear about their experiences. Did the planner take care of everything they’d asked her to? Was she accessible and pleasant? Did she present fresh ideas? And did she stick to the budget?

A wedding planner, coordinator or consultant can ease the pressure of throwing a reception-particularly if it’s a large party, or one held far from where you live. Full consulting services can consume 15% of your budget, but some planners can actually help cut costs through savvy vendor negoti­ations. All should be able to ensure you get the most value for your money.

Narrow the Field

Unless your venue provides a consul­tant, you’ll need to do some research. Ask around: Newly married friends are a good resource, as are caterers and florists. For additional leads, check out the experts quoted in wedding publi­cations, or contact organizations such as the Association of Bridal Consul­tants (860/355-0464) or June Wedding (707/865-9894) for a member list. But remember: These planners are not always prescreened, so you’ll still need to interview them yourself.

Consider a Part-time Planner

To get an expert’s help at a fraction of the cost, you might hire a consultant for a single brainstorming session in the beginning and to help coordinate on the day of the wedding. This way you get the benefit of her know-how, though you’ll be doing the planning legwork yourself (meeting and negoti­ating with vendors, organizing sched­ules and so on). Just make sure you’re both clear on the exact services she will provide, so nothing gets left out.

Seal the Deal

In the contract, list each of your con­sultant’s duties and deadlines, as well as what her responsibilities will be at the event itself. The contract should also list payment and cancellation policies, the name of her emergency substitute, and contact information for her and eve3ryone on her team

A Shopper’s Paradise

Mega Christmas Discounts !!!

Over 220 designer stores populate this hamlet of shopping in upstate New York. Located just 1.5 (we are not that far!) hour from Manhattan, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is a shopaholic’s dream – designer clothing at bargain prices.

Mega-shopping season starts between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And as a visitor found on a trip there on the unofficial opening of the season, Thanksgiving weekend, Woodbury Common does offer real savings on high-quality goods. It is worth a drive there for holiday shopping. It is possible to find gifts that will impress, delight and amaze without going broke.

For example, a pair of elegant leather Ferragamo pumps, once $225, were selling for $109 last weekend. In Barneys, silk blouses with ties, once $137, were $59.

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Sometimes couples yearn for just one night to themselves during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Taking clients to an intimate dinner and a Broadway show in NYC will fill that need and put vehicles in use any night of the week. Dont be afraid to go extra mile with a bottle of champagne, smooth music and flowers. A night out on the town is good all year round, but is even more meaningful during a season that makes us all appreciate what we have – Christmas Season. That is when family member come in for a visit from all parts of the world. You can give them a little piece of mind. Take them for a nice limousine ride to Rockeffeler Center to see a Christmas Tree. A special day is the day when they light up the Christmas tree for the first time.  Its a big event worth seeing.  You can use a company like Royal Luxury Limousine for 1 Hr champagne tour. These tours are very popular during the holiday season and you dont have to spend a fortune.

Las Vegas is a well be known as the quick wedding capital of the world. Where else to get married but Las Vegas, can you go to get married on a spur of the moment notice? Well, the answer is – New York City – NEW wedding capital of United States. You are probably asking yourself “New York City”? Oh, yes.

This is brand new idea from New York City Mayor Bloomberg. He proposed to take over the title away from Las Vegas and make New York City a NEW wedding capital of United States. Up to date all people trying to get married go and get married in city hall. Why not to attract more people to come to New York and get married. Local Fox 5 TV station provided a poll in Time Square to see what tourist say about this new idea. Reviews were mixed. People are not used to coming to NC and get married. But why not. What hasn’t been done in New York yet?

Lets try something new. Take over VEGAS. Lots of us are probably thinking its a crazy idea but why? Why not build a chapel in the middle of Time Square, have people walk in and just get married in 10 minutes in style just like in Vagas. I personally know at least 50 couples that got married in Vegas just to have a different experience with lets say Elvis Theme. Let’s build couple of these chapels in NYC so everybody makes money. Oh yes, its all about the money when it comes to New York City Weddings. City wants to attract more people to spend money here. Spend money on a wedding dress, flowers, New York wedding limousine, dinner and more. Now all these Europeans that want to experience spontaneous wedding don’t have to travel all the way to Vegas. They can save themselves a 6 hrs flight and experience New York City wedding.

Did you know that thousands of weddings are performed in Las Vegas every year? That number alone makes it easy to see why people travel to New York for their wedding — and why not? In fact, it actually makes sense to have your wedding in New York. New York City is fun and exciting and if you invite your friends and family, there are plenty of things to do to keep them busy.

Planning a wedding can be a huge ordeal leading to misunderstandings between your spouse-to-be and your family. Skip all the drama and head to the bright lights of New York City. But once you organize a New York wedding you will need a New York wedding limousine. While you at it, lets organize a small bachelorette party a night before that special day. And of course, you will need a limousine to do a little bar hopping. The only answer for your limousine needs is Royal Luxury Limousine – perfect wedding transportation for New York.