On the impact of the recession on limousine companies, and the reaction that has helped soften the blow: “Last fall when the stock market fell, there was a knee-jerk reaction.
on the impact of the recession on limousine companies, and the reaction that has helped soften the blow: “Last fall when the stock market fell, there was a knee-jerk reaction. Travel was cut back drastically, and limo service was hit the hardest. There was an increase in alternative ground transportation until studies revealed a strong case for using limos. Female executives demand the extra security when traveling; the liability is much higher for non-limo vehicles; stress levels are higher when security is lower; and the risk of injury is escalated.”
— Scott Solombrino
President & CEO
Dav El Chauffeured Transportation
Speaking before a United Nations forum on climate change: “International aviation emissions were not included in the Kyoto Protocol 12 years ago. Now we have a chance to rectify that omission — and we must seize it. Our proposals represent the most environmentally effective and practical means of reducing aviation’s carbon impact. They are the best option for the planet, and we urge the UN to adopt them.”
— Willie Walsh
Chief Executive
British Airways
The power of face-to-face communication: “If face-to-face communication is possible, it’s nearly always the best option... Take Britney Spears. She’s been lampooned by the tabloids, chased down by the paparazzi, and had fingers wagged at her by every so-called childcare expert who could find their way in front of a television camera. To the media, it’s a game — one that earns them subscribers, ratings, and money. But Spears is a real person. And after she gave an honest, emotional interview stating her case to Matt Lauer a couple of years ago, viewers voted 80-20 in her support — and against the media — in an MSNBC poll. Many believe it was the first step to her current comeback.”
— Scott Baradell
Communications Consultant
Video conferencing’s contribution to a successful business project: “While avoidance of direct travel costs has historically been a primary driver for video conferencing use, corporate clients are now also using it to lower carbon emissions, reduce executive down-time, and to reduce travel and health risks.”
— John Arenas
CEO
Worktopia