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E-News On The Go | 12.04.24

NEWS

Take Part in Our Largest Affiliate Central at 2025 Vegas Show

As we approach the hectic holiday season, here’s one thing you can immediately check off your growing to-do list: registering ... READ MORE

Madrid Chauffeur Announces Grand Opening

Madrid Chauffeur CEO Rodrigo Medina and Affiliate Director Vanessa Villegas are thrilled to announce the grand opening of a new location ... READ MORE

ABC Welcomes New Director of Marketing

ABC Companies, a transportation industry leader known for its legacy of expertise and innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigette Fahl ... READ MORE

NTA Report: Increased Tour Volume for 2025

Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and tour suppliers reported higher visitation this year, with increased optimism for 2025, according to ... READ MORE

Association Holiday Party Schedule

As we approach the holiday season, regional industry associations are busy as Santa’s elves in preparation for their annual holiday parties ... READ MORE

ON THE WIRE

FAA Reports Record Number of Flights for Thanksgiving

The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting a record number of flights for Thanksgiving week this year. There were over 232,000 flights ... READ MORE

Arctic Blast Cripples Post-Thanksgiving Travel

An Arctic blast gripped the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes on Saturday, with millions of Americans under freeze warnings. More than 17 million ... READ MORE

AAA Says Planning Made the Difference for Thanksgiving Travel

Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday, according to AAA. With even record-breaking numbers this year, drivers say they are planning has made ... READ MORE

Gas Prices Continue to Fall for Now

Gas Buddy says in the weeks ahead we should continue to see a slight drop in gas prices in most areas. While the potential impacts from tariffs ... READ MORE

Americans Are Optimistic About US Economy

According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent more than $77.4 billion online between Nov. 1-24, a 10% increase from the previous year ... READ MORE

The Changing Face of Business Travel

As business travel rebounds post-pandemic, Alysia Cameron-Davies explores the evolving landscape, focusing on employee safety and wellbeing ... READ MORE

Sixt Takes Steps to Be a Viable US Competitor

Germany-based car rental company Sixt has set its sights on being a viable competitor to the major players in the United States since 2011, when it ... READ MORE

Uber’s Dark Descent

Uber drivers frequently protest their declining pay and it strikes me that there was an uproar over how Uber treated its drivers and that was part of ... READ MORE

Uber Probed by US Regulator

Uber is facing an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into its flagship subscription plan, the company has said. As first reported by ... READ MORE

Uber Launches Teen Accounts

Parents of teenagers can track their Uber journeys under a new scheme. They can also be alerted every time a new trip is requested by their child ... READ MORE

What Happens When a Self-Driving Taxi Leaves You Stranded?

As I went to shake Roger Bonnecaze’s hand after our interview, something strange happened. The autonomous vehicle that had my backpack ... READ MORE

Waymo Officially Enters the L.A. Marketplace

It looks like driverless cars are becoming a mainstay in Los Angeles. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company based in Mountain View ... READ MORE

Biden Racing to Boost EV Charging Networks

The Biden administration is racing to approve funding for the US EV charging network before Trump takes office. The government announced it ... READ MORE

Top 5 Most Expensive States for Car Insurance Rates

Driving may be one of the most convenient ways to get from point A to point B, but you pay a premium for that convenience: Car insurance ... READ MORE

Stellantis CEO Resigns

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep and Ram ... READ MORE