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CAREY INTERNATIONAL, INC. UNVEILS NEW NATIONAL BRAND OF VALUE-PRICED CHAUFFEURED SERVICES; EMBARQUE
HOUSTON, TX, August 09, 2010:
Carey International, Inc., the
worldwide leader in chauffeured transportation and value-added
logistics management, today announced at the 42nd annual
National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International
Convention and Exposition, the international launch of its new
subsidiary company Embarque.
Embarque is the new affordable option for safe, reliable and
environmentally responsible chauffeured transportation.
Embarque features a 100% Carbon Balanced fleet of US EPA
SmartWay certified vehicles, a dedicated team of certified
professional drivers, and affordable, transparent pricing.
Embarque offers a unique chauffeured services experience that is
perfect for almost any individual transportation need.
"The international launch of Embarque marks a substantial
shift in Carey International's portfolio of services, but not
the way Carey does business," said Gary L. Kessler,
President and CEO of Carey International, Inc. "Embarque is
the end result of Carey, once again, listening to the needs and
challenges of the travel marketplace and reacting with a
tangible solution that meaningfully addresses the concerns of
our customers."
Embarque was developed and refined over the past year through a
series of trial launches in multiple cities across the US and
the UK, beginning with Chicago in 2009. "We (Carey
International, Inc.) began testing the Embarque product in
Chicago last year, and based upon overwhelmingly positive
customer feedback, we began to slowly introduce the product in
other cities," remarked Sally Snead, Senior Vice President
of Operations for Carey International, Inc. "As the
product rolled out slowly throughout the testing phase, we were
able to make certain adjustments and improvements before we
launched in subsequent markets—the result of this past year of
research and testing is simply a great final product."
Embarque service is currently available in Baltimore, Boston,
Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York,
Philadelphia, Orange County, San Francisco, Stamford, and
Washington DC, with more cities to be added throughout 2011.
"With Embarque service up and running in twelve major
markets, we are now able to provide travel buyers with a
low-cost and environmentally responsible service option to
complement our premium Carey services," commented Matthew
C. Tolan, Senior Vice President of Global Sales,
"Embarque's presence in most prime domestic travel
corridors will result in greater value for our existing
customers while at the same time creating a greater incentive
for new customers to come aboard."
Embarque will be showcased for the first time at Carey
International's booth at the 2010 NBTA International Convention
and Exposition in Houston, Texas. Travel industry professionals
and members of the travel community will have the opportunity to
preview the product, speak with members of Carey's senior
management team, and learn more about Embarque's roll in the new
Carey International, Inc. family of companies.
About Carey International, Inc.
Carey International, Inc. is the global leader in chauffeured
services and ground transportation logistics management,
providing full-service solutions for the world's most discerning
travelers. Since 1921, the Carey brand has represented
uncompromising reliability and impeccable professionalism,
safety, security and quality. Carey International, Inc. is
comprised of two distinct brands that offer unique customer
experiences, but share the same set of core competencies and
centralized operational platforms.
About Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services
With locations in more than 550 cities and 60 countries, Carey
Worldwide Chauffeured Services' industry-leading global
franchise network assures that passengers will experience the
same impeccable service and personalized attention virtually
anywhere in the world they need to travel. Carey Worldwide
Chauffeured Services offers premium chauffeured services that
include airport transfers, point-to-point service, hourly
charters, special occasions, and more. Carey also offers a
complete portfolio of specialized services in Meetings &
Events, Corporate Road Shows, Private Aviation/FBO Services, and
special international tours and travel packages. Carey's
certified professional chauffeurs, world-class fleet of
late-model vehicles, and industry leading quality assurance
program, set the worldwide standard for chauffeured ground
transportation. For more information, please visit www.carey.com.
About Embarque
Launched in 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Carey
International, Inc., Embarque delivers value-priced chauffeured
transportation solutions utilizing a 100% Carbon Balanced fleet
of US EPA SmartWay certified vehicles, a dedicated team of
professional drivers, and the robust operational platforms of
Carey International, Inc. Available in select cities across the
United States and the United Kingdom, Embarque services include
airport transfers, point-to-point, and hourly, as directed. For
more information, please visit www.embarque.com.
