Under these renewed agreements, each partner will continue to operate as a Carey-branded franchise for the next five years. This extended commitment ensures that Carey maintains a robust network, allowing the company to serve over 80% of all trips with Carey-branded vehicles, and operators that adhere to Carey’s stringent quality standards.

For decades, these trusted franchise partners have consistently surpassed Carey’s operating standards, becoming an integral part of the network that enables business and leisure travelers to experience a consistently high level of ground transportation, regardless of their destination.

“Our ongoing collaboration with our esteemed franchise partners is a testament to Carey’s unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Greg Mendoza, Carey’s Regional Vice President, International Operations. “We are proud to continue working with these exceptional organizations that share our passion for delivering unparalleled luxury ground transportation experiences.”

By renewing these franchise agreements, Carey is further strengthening its position as the preferred luxury ground transportation provider in key markets across Europe and Asia. These strategic partnerships enable Carey to extend its reach and enhance its service offerings, meeting the evolving needs of its clientele.

“The renewal of our franchise agreement with Carey marks an exciting milestone for our team in Germany.” says Jochen Husing, Managing Director of INTERLINE Limousine Network. “Our longstanding collaboration has allowed us to provide our valued clients with the highest level of luxury ground transportation throughout Germany, while providing us with the peace of mind of knowing that they’ll be in good hands when traveling outside of our service area, as well.”

Carey remains dedicated to delivering a luxury travel experience, marked by luxurious vehicles, professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. The company’s commitment to quality, reliability, and safety has earned it a distinguished reputation in the industry, making Carey the go-to choice for discerning travelers worldwide.

For more information about Carey and its luxury ground transportation services, please visit www.carey.com.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey is the global leader in luxury ground transportation services, providing tailored solutions to discerning travelers since 1921. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, Carey offers a comprehensive fleet of luxurious vehicles, highly-trained and vetted professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. Whether for corporate travel, major events, vacations, or airport transfers, Carey delivers seamless experiences that redefine luxury travel.

Contact: 

Niki Yazdanian
Vice President – Global Brand Marketing
0208-326-7661
Niki.Yazdanian@carey.com

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The commitment to SBTi is another step in Carey’s years-long effort to work towards more sustainable operations. Over the past four years, Carey has been testing charging station infrastructure in several cities, such as Dallas, Houston, New York City, and London. This has allowed Carey to replace over 95% of its UK fleet with hybrid or electric vehicles and to rely heavily on vehicle models such as the Cadillac Lyriq, BMW 530e, and Tesla Model S as it makes similar transitions domestically.

“We are dedicated to aligning our business practices with the highest level of environmental responsibility,” said Frank Donnelly, Carey’s VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, who is heading the effort, along with several other Carey contributors. “Our commitment to SBTi underscores our pledge to take meaningful action against climate change and achieve net-zero emissions.”

“We’ve long considered ourselves a leader in the chauffeured transportation industry for the services that we provide, and we would be disappointed in ourselves if we didn’t make steps towards leading our industry in sustainability initiatives, as well,” stated Mitchell Lahr, President and CEO of Carey International. “By integrating innovative technology and adopting best practices, we aim to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and inspire others in the industry to follow suit.”

Carey International’s commitment will be recognized on SBTi’s webpage and partner websites, including We Mean Business and the UN Global Compact website. Companies that align their targets with the 1.5°C future will also be part of the Race to Zero campaign.

For more information on SBTi and the process of setting science-based targets, visit sciencebasedtargets.org.

Contact:

Niki Yazdanian
Vice President – Global Brand Marketing
0208-326-7661
Niki.Yazdanian@carey.com

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Established 25 years ago, Blitz Croatia has built a strong reputation as a client-oriented company committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences. With a focus on developing long-term relationships and providing bespoke services tailored to individual needs, Blitz Travel aligns perfectly with Carey International’s commitment to excellence.

Maroje Banicevic, Managing Director of Blitz Travel, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with Carey International. This collaboration allows us to combine our local expertise and personalized approach with Carey’s global network and reputation for excellence, allowing both parties to continue providing clients with unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences.”

When asked to comment on the new alliance, Clive Bampfylde, Manager International Franchise & Alliance Network, Key Accounts (UK) for Carey International, commented, “Blitz Travel’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction makes them an ideal Alliance Partner for Carey International. We are confident that this partnership will strengthen our presence in the region and enable us to better serve our clients’ needs.”

Since 1999, Blitz Travel has come to manage a fleet comprised largely of Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, and V-Class vehicles, which operate airport transfers, as-directed travel, point-to-point transfers, excursions, and even yacht services out of Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro. Headquartered in Dubrovnik, Blitz Travel has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, personalized transportation experiences. The company offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients, ensuring every journey is as comfortable and seamless as possible. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has made Blitz Travel a preferred choice for discerning travelers throughout the region.

For more information about Carey International and its Alliance Partnership program, visit https://www.carey.com/alliance-partner-network.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey is the global leader in luxury ground transportation services, providing tailored solutions to discerning travelers since 1921. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, Carey offers a comprehensive fleet of luxurious vehicles, highly trained and vetted professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. Whether for corporate travel, major events, vacations, or airport transfers, Carey delivers seamless experiences that redefine luxury travel.

Contact: 

Niki Yazdanian
Vice President – Global Brand Marketing
0208-326-7661
Niki.Yazdanian@carey.com

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This £2.5 million fleet investment aligns with Carey’s commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), wherein Carey has pledged to reduce its global emissions by 50% by 2030.

“The upgrade of our UK saloon fleet to 100% hybrid and electric vehicles is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to reduce emissions and delivering luxury, eco-conscious transportation solutions for our clients in the United Kingdom. We’re proud to lead the way in sustainable ground travel and to support our corporate partners in meeting their sustainability goals.” – Danny Chesworth – Sales & Strategic Partnerships Director, EMEA / APAC

As Carey continues to invest in sustainable solutions, its focus will remain on providing the highest levels of service while helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey is the global leader in luxury ground transportation services, providing tailored solutions to discerning travelers since 1921. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, Carey offers a comprehensive fleet of luxurious vehicles, highly trained and vetted professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. Whether for corporate travel, major events, vacations, or airport transfers, Carey delivers seamless experiences that redefine luxury travel.

Contact: 

Erich Franck
Global Director, Marketing Programs
240-852-0258
Erich.Franck@Carey.com

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“I feel confident and completely comfortable that Carey International will continue to offer our customers the service they’ve come to expect.”  — Michele O’Hara, Co-Owner of Limosouth.

The transition will take effect on May 1st, 2024, through which patrons of Limosouth can anticipate seamless service upheld to the same exemplary standards they’ve grown accustomed to. When asked to comment on the topic, Mitchell Lahr, CEO and President of Carey International, stated, “Limosouth’s clients can expect Carey to continue where Michele and Linda left off, as we work towards growing upon what they have built, which has been exceptional.”

O’Hara and Helton express their heartfelt gratitude to their clients, partners, and colleagues for their support and collaboration throughout their tenure at Limosouth. They look forward to new adventures in retirement and are confident in the future success of Limosouth under Carey International’s stewardship.

For more information on Carey International or to arrange transportation services, please visit www.carey.com.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey is the global leader in luxury ground transportation services, providing tailored solutions to discerning travelers since 1921. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, Carey offers a comprehensive fleet of luxurious vehicles, highly-trained and vetted professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. Whether for corporate travel, major events, vacations, or airport transfers, Carey delivers seamless experiences that redefine luxury travel.

Contact: 

Erich Franck
Global Director, Marketing Programs
240-852-0258
Erich.Franck@Carey.com

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In Barbados, Carey has joined forces with Prestige Chauffeur Services, an esteemed organization led by Mr. Pete Carter. Mr. Carter expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Over the last five years, Prestige Chauffeur Services has established itself as a pinnacle of reliability and efficiency in Barbados, known for professionalism, refinement, and luxury. We are honored to be partnering with Carey.” Founded in 2016, Prestige Chauffeur Services, under Carter’s leadership, has swiftly evolved into one of the most reputable chauffeur companies on the island. The company’s professional chauffeurs have proudly served influential clientele with a fleet of luxury vehicles made up of respected brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Range Rover.

In Slovakia, GT Limo stands as Carey’s chosen partner in Bratislava. As one of the most successful and rapidly expanding ground transportation providers in the region, GT Limo prides itself on delivering high-quality and affordable chauffeur services built on the principles of honesty, trust, and reliability. With over a dozen years of industry experience, GT Limo deeply understands its customer’s needs. Their technologically advanced systems, expertly trained office staff, and exceptional chauffeurs enable them to seamlessly handle everything from airport transfers to comprehensive transportation solutions for major events.

Carey’s partnership in Ecuador has been forged with Rigal Transportation and Logistics. A name synonymous with executive and luxury transportation, they have been a prominent player in the transportation sector since 2000. With headquarters in Lima, Peru, and offices across South America, Rigal is known for its impeccable chauffeur services, boasting a meticulously curated fleet of high-end Mercedes, Hyundai & Toyota vehicles for groups of all sizes. The company’s mission centers on delivering the safest, most reliable transportation services, complete with an unwavering attention to detail. Their service in Ecuador will primarily operate out of Quito, Cuenca & Guayaquil, bolstered by an event planning team, considered by many to be the market’s leaders in coordinating roadshows & events, that provides top-tier event and project management solutions.

“We are thrilled to welcome these esteemed partners to the Carey family,” says Clive Bampfylde, Manager of Carey’s International Franchise and Alliance Network. “These collaborations signify our unwavering commitment to redefining luxury travel experiences globally. By aligning with Prestige Chauffeur Services, GT Limo, and Rigal Transportation, we are ensuring that Carey travelers in Barbados, Slovakia, Ecuador, and beyond will enjoy the finest in ground transportation services for all of their special occasions, events, and journeys.”

Carey continues to set the industry standard for luxury ground transportation, offering an extensive fleet of vehicles, professional chauffeurs, and personalized service. With these new partnerships, Carey’s reach expands even further, promising unparalleled experiences to clients across the globe.

For more information about Carey and its luxury ground transportation services, please visit www.carey.com.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey is the global leader in luxury ground transportation services, providing tailored solutions to discerning travelers since 1921. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, Carey offers a comprehensive fleet of luxurious vehicles, highly-trained and vetted professional chauffeurs, and personalized customer service. Whether for corporate travel, major events, vacations, or airport transfers, Carey delivers seamless experiences that redefine luxury travel.

Contact: 

Erich Franck

Global Director, Marketing Programs

240-852-0258

Erich.Franck@Carey.com

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The new fleet will surpass all air quality requirements for chauffeur fleets in London and serve as a model for other Carey locations across the EMEA region as they strive towards a more sustainable fleet of vehicles. According to Mitch Lahr, President and CEO of Carey International, “This is part of a much larger evolution in how Carey serves its clients, and we plan on applying some of these lessons learned to our organisation as a whole.”

Carey’s Regional Vice President of International Operations, Greg Mendoza, has played a vital role in the transition, stating that “we feel it’s important to allow our clientele to rest assured in knowing that their transportation isn’t unduly contributing to global CO2 emissions. If we can offer that feeling while providing safe, reliable, and luxurious travel experiences, it’s truly a win for everyone.”

“We are so excited to add BMW vehicles to our fleet for the first time. We took a hard look at the market as we prepared to make our first major vehicle investment post-Covid and these vehicles provide the ideal combination of safety, comfort, style and, importantly, significantly lower emissions. I am also working closely with local offices across Europe and Asia as they execute their migration from internal combustion engines so that our valued clientele can travel safe in the knowledge that we have minimised the environmental impact of their journey.” – Greg Mendoza Regional Vice President of Carey’s International Operations

As Carey focuses on reducing its overall carbon output, the company is taking a holistic approach by looking at its facilities, business processes, and fleet management to identify areas for improvement. “We’re taking our responsibility to the planet seriously,” says Lahr, “and figuring out how to make as many incremental improvements as possible while maintaining our commitment to our people and our clients.”

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey International is the trusted leader in innovative chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management, providing world-class service, unparalleled safety, and general peace of mind to the world’s most discerning travelers since 1921. Spanning more than 1,000 cities worldwide, Carey’s award-winning global franchise network offers a consistent standard of service and unmatched business control for both travelers and arrangers.

Contact:

Erich Franck

Global Director, Marketing Programs

240-852-0258

erich.franck@carey.com

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While Carey has provided service in San Diego for decades, the addition of this new franchise allows the organization to provide superior value and a consistent level of service for a clientele that has come to expect the “Duty of Care” provided by Carey chauffeurs, account managers, and customer service staff when traveling in the region. Says Taynisha Williams (Director, North America Franchise and Alliance Network) of the new Carey franchise, “This expansion is an excellent move for all stakeholders and allows us to provide continued reliability to Carey customers in Southern California while providing Livery Group LLC with a worldwide network of industry experts and best-in-class transportation resources. One of Carey’s greatest strengths is its franchise network on which we will continue to focus and expand”.

Livery Group LLC was founded in August of 2017, and has since built a diverse fleet of luxury vehicles that includes luxury sedans, SUVs, vans, mini-coaches, custom limousines and more. “It’s Livery Group LLC’s world-class team of chauffeurs and reputation for impeccable customer experience that first came to our attention,” says Williams. “It is our expectation that, when combined with Carey’s global resources, operating standards, and technology platform, we’ll see a level of service never before seen in the San Diego, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert ground transportation markets.”

Carey’s Maui and San Juan partners have been official Carey franchises for over 20 years, and service the entirety of their islands (Carey Maui also offers service to Kona and Kauai). “We’re excited to drive forward with Carey in 2023 and beyond,” says Katherine Barr, owner of Carey Maui, “and to continue our long tradition of offering the same level of customer experience that the brand has become known for globally.”

Carey Maui, the recognized leader in event transportation management in the region, also provides several tours highlighting the area’s natural beauty, in addition to event transportation management and point-to-point transportation.

Carey’s family-owned location in Puerto Rico also offers tours (in either Spanish or English) and is certified by the Puerto Rico Tourism Commission. In a recent joint statement from the offices of Carey Puerto Rico co-owners José Del Coro and Erica Gardner, they state “we are honored to continue our relationship with Carey as we continue to differentiate ourselves from other providers in the area for our quality of service and unsurpassed fleet of luxury vehicles.”

The Carey Franchise Network comprises corporate-owned and independently-owned franchises operating under Carey International, Inc., with locations spanning dozens of countries around the globe. Franchises are governed and operated according to the Carey International Operations & Standards Manual©, allowing Carey clients to experience unsurpassed consistency of service, wherever they go. For more information on the mission and scope of this network, visit www.carey.com/locations-served.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey International is the trusted leader in innovative chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management, providing world-class service, unparalleled safety, and general peace of mind to the world’s most discerning travelers since 1921. Spanning more than 1,000 cities worldwide, Carey’s award-winning global franchise network offers a consistent standard of service and unmatched business control for both travelers and arrangers.

Contact:

Niki Yazdanian
Vice President – Global Brand Marketing
0208-326-7661
Niki.Yazdanian@carey.com

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The new Carey International Headquarters will be located at 7445 New Technology Way, in Frederick, MD, and will consolidate Carey’s Customer Engagement Center, Executive Offices, Administrative and Account Services Office, and Information Technology and Innovation Lab.  The new facility will also house The Carey International Regional Dispatch Center for the East—a state-of-the art operational hub orchestrating transportation logistics management functions for Carey service cities on the East Coast.

While significant investments in proprietary technology such as vehicle tracking, GPS route mapping, and two-way communication have allowed Carey International to move the bulk of its operational functions to the new headquarters, both Carey service will continue to maintain fully-staffed offices in the cities they service.  Local operations will focus on training and supporting chauffeurs, service standards, and client outreach.

“This move is a significant step for Carey International and great news for our clients”, said Gary Kessler, President and CEO of Carey International.   “Consolidating our mosaic of support, administrative, and executive functions into one building facilitates improved efficiency and productivity, while at the same time allowing the operations teams in each service area to provide greater focus in supporting the two most important aspects of our business, our valuable clients and the chauffeurs who serve them every day.

Carey International’s new headquarters features 50,000 square feet of modern workspace to accommodate approximately 300 employees, five multi-purpose conference spaces, three productivity lounges, a 150-person capacity dining room and a fitness center.  The property has also been outfitted with the latest in cutting-edge communication and energy infrastructure to serve Carey International’s significant technology systems.

“The new facility offers more physical space as we continue to grow, as well as a custom-designed  environment to accommodate our current technology development initiatives”, remarked Sally Snead, Chief Operating Officer of Carey International, Inc.

Carey International plans to start welcoming employees to the new facility by the end of the third quarter of 2016 and be fully relocated by the end of the year.

About Carey International, Inc.

Carey International is the trusted leader in innovative chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management; providing world-class service, unparalleled safety, and general peace of mind to the world’s most discerning travelers since 1921. Spanning more than 1000 cities worldwide, Carey’s award-winning global franchise network offers consistent standards of service and unmatched business control for both travelers and arrangers across two distinct brands.

Carey® features a world-class fleet of late-model executive and luxury vehicles, a corps of professional chauffeurs, and a full portfolio of specialized transportation logistics management services. www.carey.com

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