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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CEO Alex Mirza shares how we’re transforming Carey from a special-occasion brand into an everyday essential for global business travelers—with smarter tech, personalized service, and a continued commitment to professionalism.

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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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Carey International has long been committed to offering business travelers worldwide reliable, safe, and luxurious travel solutions. With this recent expansion in partnership with local partners found to meet or exceed Carey’s service standards, Carey is poised to meet the needs of its corporate and leisure clientele traveling within Mexico, offering luxury, flexible, and secure transportation options in some of the country’s busiest and most important business destinations.

“Carey has always embraced the philosophy of meeting our clients wherever their journeys take them,” states Carey Chief Executive Officer and President Mitchell Lahr. “Mexico’s growing importance to our clients as both a business and leisure destination made it essential for us to enhance our service offering. We are proud to ensure that travelers will experience the same impeccable standards of safety, professionalism, and luxury that Carey is known for worldwide.”

Clientele will have the same access to luxury vehicles across Mexico that they’ve become accustomed to in nearly every other Carey service city, including SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, and GMC Yukon XL, ensuring that Carey clients can continue to expect the same level of comfort and service. Bilingual (Spanish and English) service is guaranteed, making it a trusted choice for international travelers.

“It was clear that our clients were expecting the same level of service they rely on globally, but now in Mexico’s key business hubs. It’s an exciting time for Carey, its partners, and its customers as we continue to evolve and really mold our business around a truly international business model.” – Clive Bampfylde, Carey’s Manager of International Franchise & Alliance Network, Key Accounts.

About Carey

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

Click the link below to see a full list of the locations served by Carey in Mexico.

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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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“We are honored by the selection of J.P Carey by the BTN Group for induction into the Business Travel Hall of Fame,” said Gary Kessler, President & CEO of Carey International, “He was a true entrepreneur whose bold vision, patience, and perseverance reflect all of the virtues of an American success story and canonize his legacy as an undeniable business travel icon.”

Mr. Kessler delivered his induction speech to an audience of invitation-only guests at the black-tie reception and dinner ceremony hosted by the BTN Group.  More than 250 invitees of leading travel industry executives gathered to pay tribute to a handpicked group of entrepreneurial pioneers who contributed to shaping the worldwide business travel experience through storied legacies of accomplishment.  Previous inductees include Gordon Bethune, Bill Marriot and John D. Hertz.

J.P. Carey founded the world’s first limousine company in the heart of Grand Central Station in New York City in 1921.  Mr. Carey, according to Mr. Kessler, believed that chauffeured transportation was a safe and reliable alternative to traditional taxi service and that “he endeavored to champion this preferred solution in an innovative and lifelong pursuit to solve the challenges of business travelers.”

Today, Carey International, the company that holds his namesake, is the global leader in chauffeured ground transportation, spanning more than 1,000 cities worldwide. Carey International’s award-winning global franchise network features a world-class fleet of late model executive and luxury vehicles coupled with processional fully-vetted chauffeurs and state-of-the-art booking and transportation technology, delivering luxury ground transportation solutions to more than 1.5 million discerning business and leisure travelers each year.

About The BTN Group

The BTN Group is the leading source of business travel and meeting information and intelligence. The BTN Group has an unrivaled reach of more than 65,000 business travel/meeting professionals with its leading global brands; Business Travel News, Travel Procurement and The Beat. Our expert staff delivers the highest-quality business-to-business news, information, data and research for corporate executives who are responsible for setting travel policy and managing and buying business travel and meetings on behalf of their companies. The BTN Group produces over 20 annual conferences and events that create the ideal environment for business travel/meeting buyers and suppliers to connect through education and networking.

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 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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