Can you believe it is July already? Summer is my favorite season. While I hope you are enjoying it, we have work to do!
#BlastFromThePast – In 2014 I met Lee Greenwood at #ABANashville. In 2024 ABA will be back in Nashville. I wonder who I will meet.
Can’t believe we’ve come this far and
It feels just like getting started
Somehow we’re still running
No, you did not miss my June newsletter. It did not get created.
Why?
Many of you learned from the past, didn’t wait until August, and booked your fall transportation. We have many sold-out weekends through Thanksgiving.
Do you know if you need fall transportation? Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays will be the easiest. Tuesdays and Thursdays are filling. The time to book was yesterday. LOL. Seriously, though. Give me a call and let’s see what we can do!
Have you taken advantage of our client portal?
Can’t remember if you asked for a quote. Check the portal.
Can’t remember if you booked the quote. Check the portal.
Want to make a payment? Check the portal.
One last look at the details to ease your worries….check the portal! ?
This video is from 2022 and is still VERY valid. As I stated above, clients have felt the pain and booked early. Did you? If your date is booked, I will add you to our waiting list.
I am proud to announce I will be the President of ITIP for the next fiscal year. The board is made up of great team members from across this state. I look forward to promoting Iowa to ALL.
Front (L-R): Nick Pfeiffer, Think Iowa City; Chelsea Lerud, iTIP; Nicki Brus, Visit Quad Cities; Kristi Franz, Explore Sioux City; Jennifer Pickar, Cedar Falls Tourism; Kim Grzywacz, CIT Signature Transportation; Julie Stow, Cedar Rapids Tourism; Greg Edwards, @Catch Des Moines; Amy Ziegler, Iowa Tourism Office (liaison to the board)
Back (L-R): John Valliere, Iowa PGA Section; Mark Eckman, Unleash Council Bluffs; Ginger Williams, Charles City Chamber & Tourism; Lindsey James, Visit Mason City Iowa; Kevin Bourke, Discover Ames; Dave Herrell, Visit Quad Cities; Korey Woodbury, Hotel Millwright; Keith Rahe, Travel Dubuque; Tavis Hall, Experience Waterloo; Carrie Koelker, Travel Dubuque
Missing: Rebecca Peters,Vacation Okoboji; Josh Schamberger, Think Iowa City
Flight Bar + Grille – voted best burger in Iowa! It happens to be where we call home, Huxley. I will also tell you there Brussel Sprouts are crispy and delicious!
Here are some other choices in central Iowa:
OPEC could derail fuel price declines
Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Two Months
It continues to be a yo-yo. If you are asking for a quote more than 3 months out, I am including the fuel surcharge as a line item for your budget planning purposes. If, at the time of invoicing, fuel has not reached $5.50/gallon, I remove the surcharge. I am optimistically cautious. Below is the best link for up-to-date fuel information.
Operation Safe Driver Week Is July 9-15
Employee shortages continue in the hospitality industry. Drivers, hotel staff, wait staff, etc….
Hotels Have Eliminated 102,000 Housekeeping Jobs
Flying can be more efficient until flights are canceled and your trip is thwarted. While a motorcoach could have delays, we WILL get you to your destination. We have not canceled a trip with our clients.
In this moment, it’s electric
Can you see it? Can you feel it?
This dream inside is still alive today
Call me and let’s take care of your transportation needs.
Smiles,
Kim Grzywacz
