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Live from the ITM Autumn Conference 🙌 We're excited to be here at ITM | Institute of Travel Management's event in London, where industry leaders are debating the future of ground travel. Our General Manager for London, James Dow, took the stage earlier today to share his insights during the panel discussion: Are We Grounded? 🌍 James highlighted duty of care as a key point and how it directly impacts business travel: 🏃 Travel stress and fatigue: 56% of travelers find business travel challenging, and 86% report a loss in productivity due to stress. 😊 Supporting well-being: Companies can improve their duty of care by offering premium travel options like airport lounge access, first-class train upgrades, and premium economy for long-haul flights, ensuring employees arrive in the best possible condition. He joined an expert lineup, including Samantha Mcknight from CIBT Visas, Cedric Dufour from Trainline, Oliver Moore from Enterprise Mobility, Leonard Mattison from Barclays, Simon Andrews from Shell, and Cristina Chimenti from Sky for a lively debate. Stay tuned for more insights from the ITM Autumn Conference! #Blacklane #ITM2024 #CorporateTravel #GroundTransportation #BusinessTravel #PanelTalk

🎉 Three Years in a Row! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Blacklane has been awarded Gold in Car Service - Worldwide Coverage by Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards for the third consecutive year! 🥇🥇🥇 This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence across the travel industry, and we’re proud to be acknowledged for our commitment to sustainability, global reliability, and premium service. Our latest submission showcases how we’re driving innovation and change in luxury ground transportation. 🌎🚘 Take the slides for a spin to explore our sustainability journey: From being the first global chauffeur service to offset ride emissions in 2017, to establishing an all-electric fleet in Dubai in 2023, and our ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—and more! A big thank you to our clients, partners, and team for making this possible! Here’s to continuing to raise the bar in the travel industry 🚀 #Blacklane #ChauffeurService #TravelExcellence #BusinessTravel #Sustainability #MagellanAward

Proud sponsor and speaker at ITM Autumn Conference 2024! 🎤 We’re excited to share that James Dow, Blacklane’s General Manager for London, will be representing us as a speaker at this year’s event! James will be sharing insights on the key challenges and opportunities facing modern business travel, with a focus on improving the traveler experience and supporting companies in reaching their sustainability goals 🚗🌍✈️ As a sponsor, Blacklane is thrilled to support innovation in our industry, and we can’t wait to meet and connect with all of you. Make sure to swing by and say hello to James and our team, including Jason Dunderdale, Matthew B., Adam Garside, Helen Scrase, Raaghav Dawar and Nikita Matharu, who will be there. Who else is attending? Let’s connect, share ideas, and make the most of the ITM | Institute of Travel Management Autumn Conference! #Blacklane #ITM2024 #BusinessTravel #Networking #GroundTransportation

🌍 The business travel landscape is set to break new records 📊 Just two years after international travel came to a halt, the industry is poised to hit historic spending levels by the end of 2024. In our latest "Work & Travel Trends Report: Premium Meets Productivity," Dr. Jens Wohltorf, Founder & CEO of Blacklane, highlights a key consideration: "As employers begin to think more about how to improve retention and productivity among their staff, it’s important to consider factors at play both in and outside the office. As this report has shown, poorly planned business travel is a source of stress for employees and especially executives, causing harm to their productivity, and therefore costing businesses valuable time and money. Those in charge of travel bookings should consider how premium experiences and leisure might help to make journeys seamless, time-efficient, and comfortable, in order to make each trip a success for the business and individual.” Explore the report to learn how businesses can rethink travel to empower their teams while improving retention and productivity: https://lnkd.in/e4khWM9N #Blacklane #BusinessTravel #TravelTrends #PremiumTravel #Productivity

📣📰 Have you seen the headlines? Blacklane’s City-to-City service has been a major highlight this summer! As a comfortable, time-saving alternative to short-haul flights, guests worldwide have enjoyed customizable journeys between major metropolitan areas. Classic City-to-City routes like New York–Philadelphia, London–Oxford, and Los Angeles–San Diego remained guest favorites, offering both convenience and reliability for travelers moving between cities. Additionally, newer routes between Dallas and other cities, such as Oklahoma City, have been added, expanding our service even further. In the Forbes article “Why Bother to Fly When You Can Take Blacklane’s Luxurious City-To-City Service Instead?”, it highlights: “The routes appeal to business travelers, no doubt. [...] City-to-City is designed to be an alternative to these flights and an option that’s more fail-proof since your car is practically guaranteed to show up.” With over 180 routes across the globe, Blacklane provides seamless alternatives to driving yourself, short-haul flights, and long-distance coach rides. As we move into wine season, we’ve just launched City-to-Vineyard for vineyard escapes. 🚗✨ Explore our City-to-City service and discover the routes that suit your travel needs. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekvHpZU8 #Blacklane #ChauffeurService #CitytoCity

We were delighted to be the official chauffeur partner for the first ever Sky Networking Web3 event, hosted by Redacted Coin, which brought together 300 #Web3 visionaries and #Crypto enthusiasts for an exclusive series of events across Dubai and Singapore. In Dubai, our fleet chauffeured all attendees, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience. #Crypto #BlacklaneME #Web3 #AllElectricFleet

We're thrilled to announce Blacklane's brand new City-to-Vineyard service! 🍇🌍 From the slopes to the beach to the vineyards, Blacklane is elevating travel experiences with seamless transfers between the world’s most stunning destinations. Whether your clients are planning a scenic getaway to vineyards like Sonoma or Napa Valley, organizing a company retreat, or exploring other iconic spots, our City-to-Vineyard service delivers comfort and style. For travel agencies, bookers, and corporate planners, Blacklane offers reliable global routes to ensure your clients’ or team’s journeys are as smooth as possible, no matter the destination. 🥂 Learn more about all of our global routes here: https://lnkd.in/ebgJ3_KQ #Blacklane #ChauffeurService #CitytoCity #TravelAgency

Rain or shine, our C-suite knows how to bring the Blacklane crew together! 🌧️☀️ At our recent company event at the Berlin HQ, the C-suite traded boardrooms for BBQs and took charge of the grill. Despite the rainy weather, they served up good food and great vibes for everyone - chef's hats on and spatulas in hand. CEO Dr. Jens Wohltorf was joined by our COO René Van Olst, CTO Dirk Daumann, and CPO Cindy Rubbens, while Blacklane’s co-founder Frank Steuer made a surprise visit. Enjoy the candids of a C-suite that isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves - whether in the office or at the BBQ. A huge thank you to everyone who made this day possible! 🔥 #Blacklane #CompanyCulture #TeamEvent #BBQ

🎤 A Successful Roundtable on Global Diversity Hiring and Retention! 🌟 We are thrilled to have hosted Imagine Foundation e.V. for their first-ever roundtable on Global Diversity Hiring and Retention at our Blacklane HQ in Berlin. Together, we explored crucial conversations around attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds and creating inclusive, equitable workplaces. Industry experts like Svitlana Bovkun (Sigma Software Group), Matt Marmoy-Savage (Raisin), Germán Pérez (Zalando), and our very own CPO, Cindy Rubbens, shared invaluable insights and best practices for building inclusive workplaces and retaining diverse talent. A huge thank you to Imagine Foundation e.V. for bringing the community together, and to everyone who joined us for this enriching experience! Looking forward to continuing these conversations and creating more inclusive workspaces globally. #Blacklane #GlobalDiversity #Hiring #InclusiveWorkplaces #TalentRetention

✨ Proud moment for the team! ✨ Blacklane has just been honored as Travel Partner of the Year - Best Taxi/Chauffeur Provider at the Business Travel Awards Europe, making it three consecutive wins! 🏆 This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the incredible dedication and teamwork across all our departments. From those on the service teams to those behind the scenes, every team member’s hard work shines through in this recognition. A special thank you to our clients and partners for their ongoing trust and support. Here’s to many more milestones together! 🚀 #Blacklane #TeamSuccess #BusinessTravelAwards #ProudMoment #Excellence Business Travel News Europe