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When you are responsible for executive transportation, flawless ex*****on is the expectation. The provider you choose determines how much infrastructure exists behind that expectation.

A vehicle arriving on time is only one part of the equation. The real questions start before the first trip is ever booked. How are chauffeurs vetted? Can the same standards be maintained across markets? Can you see what is happening while a trip is active? Will transportation adjust when a flight changes? Who knows your program and takes responsibility when something requires attention?

Those are not secondary considerations. They are what separate a managed executive transportation program from a collection of individual rides.

Before choosing your next transportation partner, know what should be in place from the start.
Read our most recent blog exploring the eight areas worth evaluating before making that decision: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08ClwF0

November travel is already taking shape, and this month’s Travel Alert comes with something new.

We’ve launched the Savoya Events page, bringing together the major events worth having on your radar and the resources to help you plan around them. From dates and destinations to transportation guides and planning insights, it’s one place to see what’s ahead and prepare for the travel conditions that come with it.

Our November Travel Alert highlights the events expected to drive increased travel and transportation activity this month, while the new Events page gives you a place to stay ahead beyond November.

Because the easiest transportation issue to manage is the one you can see coming.

Explore the new Savoya Events page → https://na2.hubs.ly/H084dmk0

A few dates on the calendar can be the difference between having options and having to work around what’s left.

October brings several periods of concentrated travel demand, when major events can quickly put pressure on vehicle availability, airport transfers, hotel corridors, and movement around key venues.

For Executive Assistants, Travel Managers, and teams coordinating executive movement, knowing those dates early means more time to secure preferred transportation, build realistic itineraries, and avoid last-minute constraints.

That’s what our monthly Travel Alerts are designed to provide: an early look at the dates most likely to affect upcoming executive travel.

→ Swipe for the October dates to have on your radar

September marks the return of a high-volume stretch for executive travel, with major international events creating overlapping periods of increased demand throughout the month.

For executive support teams, that can mean tighter vehicle availability, heavier traffic around key venues and hotels, and less flexibility for last-minute itinerary changes.

Our September Travel Alert highlights the dates when those pressures are most likely to affect executive movement, giving teams an opportunity to plan transportation before demand builds.

→ Swipe to see what’s shaping executive travel in September.

One thing we have learned from working with planners is that they rarely get to experience an event the same way everyone else does.

While attendees are networking, listening to speakers, visiting activations, or enjoying the experience, planners are still thinking three steps ahead. They are monitoring timelines, checking on suppliers, supporting stakeholders, solving issues before they become visible, and making sure every part of the event continues unfolding as intended.

On National Planner Day, we are recognizing the professionals who carry that responsibility and continue showing up with the same level of care, preparation, and professionalism every day.

To the planners we have the privilege of working alongside throughout the year, thank you for everything you do.

What happens when AI takes on more of the administrative lift?

For Executive Assistants, it can create more time and space for the work that depends on human judgment, discretion, and executive trust.

On August 27, Christina McGannon of Ball Corporation, Jen Tadema of Pfizer, and Sonja White-Trueh of Nominal are joining Savoya for a candid conversation about how they’re incorporating AI into their day-to-day work, what’s creating meaningful value, and what they’re learning along the way.

Moderated by Robyn Schimmels, Vice President of Sales at Savoya.

How Executive Assistants Are Navigating AI While Keeping Human Judgment at the Center
August 27, 2026 | 11 AM CST

Register to join the conversation here → https://na2.hubs.ly/H07qbnS0

Can’t make it live? All registrants will receive the recording.

Hospitality teams attending the U.S. Open plan differently than they would for most corporate events.

Unlike conferences, sponsorship activations, or client dinners that operate on fixed schedules, the U.S. Open is influenced by live competition. Match timing, session exits, and guest movement throughout the day can influence demand patterns across Queens and Manhattan, creating a more dynamic operating environment for hospitality teams.

In our latest article, we explore how tournament week impacts guest movement, transportation demand, and hospitality operations throughout New York, along with key considerations for teams supporting clients at one of the city's largest annual events.

Read our insights here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06RhDV0

Which cities deserve a second look before booking executive travel this month?

Before itineraries are finalized, it's worth understanding what's happening on the ground.

Major conferences, sporting events, seasonal travel patterns, and citywide activity can all influence executive movement, transportation availability, and travel conditions throughout the month.

Our August Travel Alert highlights the key events, cities, and dates executive support teams should have on their radar before travel begins.

→ Swipe to see what's shaping executive travel in August.

National Aviation Day is a celebration of the professionals who keep executive travel moving.

While travelers may only experience a small portion of the journey, successful executive movement relies on countless teams working behind the scenes to coordinate schedules, manage logistics, communicate effectively, and ensure every detail comes together as planned.

From flight departments and aviation coordinators to pilots, dispatchers, FBO teams, executive assistants, security professionals, and transportation partners, every successful trip is the result of collaboration across an entire travel ecosystem.

Today, we recognize the professionals whose expertise, preparation, and commitment keep people, businesses, and opportunities connected every day.
Thank you for everything you do.