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Martin Romjue joined LCT Magazine as editor on Jan. 2, 2008. He most recently worked as a business editor for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, and previously reported at newspapers in Virginia, Florida, and California. Read more

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Michael Campos joined LCT Magazine as assistant editor on January 3, 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s English/Creative Writing program. Michael attended his first International LCT Show in February 2011, where he met and interacted with operators and vendors. He will be helping LCT further develop its digital media content. Read more

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Rent-A-Chauffeur Headed Near You

CHAUFFEURED VS. RENTAL: Rental car companies are making inroads into the chauffeured transportation industry, with their economies of scale, synergies, and vast distribution networks. Auto Europe is another example. The October issue of LCT Magazine explores the latest competiive moves of rental car companies.

But the rent-a-chauffeur market trend is ripe for some skpeticism: Are the rental chauffeurs professionally licensed? What are their qualifications -- an actual professional chauffeur or an airport counter sales agent doing double-duty? How does their level of attention and service compare?

The questions need to be answered before we can conclude whether rental car is a true QUALITY threat or more of a CHEAP QUANTITY alternative. -- M.R.

Print | posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:54 AM
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