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Leave your next trip to the airport, anniversary celebration, corporate outing, or group event to the transportation experts.
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Select partners with group experience and a dedicated events team.
Hermes Worldwide, Inc. is one of the few transpor- tation suppliers in Colorado and beyond that focuses solely on group business.The Hermes events team is expandingfromfourtosixemployees,andthecompany provides global service having worked throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and beyond.“There is no limit to where we go.We have a vetted network of partners and send work all over the globe every day.Our team can manage event transportation from on-site or remotely almost anywhere,” says Sanchez, noting that transportation providers in other countries also are dealing with a shortage of drivers and equipment.
Plan on paying more than previously and understand your contract.
Take all these factors and in ation into account when drafting a budget as transportation costs more than in
the past.“If an event is six months out or more, plan on 5 to 10% higher. In ation is here,” he says. Also, force majeure clauses have been updated by nearly all suppliers in the meetings and events industry due to the pandemic.“Understand these clauses and any related cancellation fees,” he recommends. “Most transportation companies are not refunding for can- cellations but giving clients a credit like the rest of the hospitality industry.”
It’s also important not to skimp on the little touches such as having enough greeters for airport arrivals. Sanchez says, “It makes or breaks the rst part of event,getting attendees connected with their vehicles.”
Why are transportation suppliers booked so far in advance? Hopefully, we have explained the various reasons why and how to make sure your group has wheels. Call us if you have more questions, and please mention that you saw us in the “AreaNewsletters”.
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