Limo Service in Phoenix and the Winter Visitor MeccaThe influx of winter time guests are now arriving in Phoenix and the Valley’s winter-visitor industry has been anxiously waiting. The year round residents of Phoenix refer to these visitors, as “snowbirds”. They are welcomed with open arms as they get reacquainted to their second home and bring life back to the Phoenix metropolitan area. According to AZ Central last year the winter-visitor industry experienced the best numbers in years as the snowbirds arrived earlier and stayed longer. The reason for the rise in snowbirds last year is predicted to be due to the inflow of Canadians taking advantage of the currency exchange rate. The Center for Business Research at Arizona State University assessed that more than 300,000 visitors flock to the state during the winter and spend $350 million on lodging and $280 million on consumer goods. Phoenix limousine service is also among one of the winter visitor industries that is affected positively during this time of the season. As the summer time comes to an end and the flocks of snowbirds make their way to Arizona, limo services in Phoenix are preparing to serve the winter-visitors. Accent Limo experiences its busiest time of the year during the winter. Returning clients and new ones make the winter season for limo services in Phoenix eventful. The Phoenix metropolitan area not only offers perfect weather but also the best of hiking and golfing locations. Phoenix was recently named one of America’s top 10 hiking cities by the National Geographic Magazine, featuring South Mountain –as the largest municipal park in the world, spanning nearly 17,000 acres and 58 miles of trails. And with over 200 golf courses, Phoenix is one of the premier golf destinations in the United States. Two golf courses at Troon North Golf Club, the Monument and the Pinnacle are both ranked in “Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses you can Play in the U.S”. Phoenix has earned its name as the Winter Visitor Mecca, offering continuous sunny days and the best temperatures during the winter season.
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Phoenix: The Winter Visitor Mecca
Monday, November 21st, 2011
Dear Winter-Visitors,
We welcome you with open arms and we look forward to serving you.
Sincerely,
AccentLimo
Choosing a Scottsdale Limo -for a night out.
Monday, November 21st, 2011
Limousine Service to the following Bars and Lounges in Scottsdale.
Axis/Radius – fusion of undeniable luxury and dramatic sensory experience spanning two lavish nightclubs. Vaulted, ultra-modern structures, joined by glass catwalk. Corporate Events, Holiday Celebrations, Initial Public Offerings, Employee Appreciation Parties, Meetings, Wedding Receptions, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Networking Mixers, Happy Hours, Birthday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Fundraisers, Concert and Sporting Event After parties – whatever the occasion, large or small, Axis/Radius will provide your guests with an impressive escape from traditional nightlife. Let us make your next celebration unforgettable… Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®.
Full Bar, Patio, Bottle Service and VIP Section available.
Hours: Thu-Fri 10:00p.m. – 2:00a.m.; Sat 9:00pm – 2:00am.
Degree 270 – Located on the 14th floor, this chic lounge offers fantastic views of the Arizona desert and Camelback Mountain. Jump aboard “Flight 270” featuring wine pairings, domestic and imported cheeses, cured meats, chocolates and decadent desserts. Live entertainment… Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®.
Food Available, Full Bar, Patio, Entertainment, and No cover change.
Hours: Open 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday
The Casablanca Lounge - Find yourself caught between past and future, in an elegant cocktail lounge that flirts with both timeless old-world style and forward-looking innovation. Enjoy barrel-aged beverages in our progressive bar, an exotic cocktail on one of our panoramic balconies overlooking Old Town Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain, or perhaps host a private event in our “Speakeasy” Room. … Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®.
Food, Full Bar, Patio, Entertainment, Bottle Service, and VIP Section are available. No cover charge.
Hours: Wed-Sat 4:00pm to 2:00am; Sun 6:00pm to midnight.
Dos Gringos – “A Great Place to Day Drink” and “Arizona’s Original Patio Bar and Restaurant” offers a wide range of great drink specials every night. Our spacious two-story bar, with the addition of the Whiskey Room on the first floor, allows partygoers to enjoy that saloon feel or walk up the stairs to join the Rocky Point Beach Party. Whether it’s going to be a happy hour meeting place or a weekend party destination, Dos Gringos takes care of all your partying needs. Make sure to get here early as the place fills up fast. Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®.
Food, Full Bar, Patio and Entertainment are available. No cover charge.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am -2am; Sun 12pm-2am.
Edge Bar – Experience life on the edge, the new bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. Relax on the deck and drink in the view. Toast the sunset with elevated mixology, specialty cocktails made tableside. Enjoy imaginative small plates like Buddha buns, roasted beet hummus or salmon & caviar parfait. An experience as stimulating as the view. Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®.
Food, Full Bar, and Patio available. No cover charge.
Accent Limo adds the 2011 Mercedes Sprinter
Friday, October 14th, 2011Accent Transportation Services dba Accent Limo has now added the 2011 Mercedes Sprinter passenger van to its ever growing fleet of limousines in Phoenix.
The Sprinter is capable of sitting 11 passengers comfortably, and just like all our vehicles it offers leather seats, complimentary WiFi, bottled water, up to date national and local newspapers.
A great choice if you’re traveling in groups for business or pleasure.
With the golf season approaching, we are excited to serve the golfing community with this new vehicle since it has a luggage compartment of 187 cubic feet.
Sprinter’s Exciting Features
- Maximum cargo volume of 187 cubic feet. 9 times the cargo space in the Lincoln Town car.
- Entering the Sprinter Passenger Van is quick and easy through a 6′ X 4’3″ side door entry.
- You can sit, stand and stretch out; the Sprinter has an interior standing height of up to 6’4”.
- Capable of sitting 11 passengers comfortably.
Phoenix Limo Service or Taxi?
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
You are rushing to get to or from the airport for that important business meeting – the one you can’t miss. Time is of the essence, you want to arrive looking calm, cool and relaxed. Do you choose a town car service or a taxi for your Phoenix airport transportation?
The old saying, “you get what you pay for comes to mind” in more ways than you might think.
Given that Accent Transportation Services is in the business of service, providing Phoenix airport executive car service, Scottsdale airport limo service and special event transportation, I found it very interesting that Phoenix’s City Council is considering regulating taxi cabs.
The fact that taxis need to be regulated is just one more reason to consider choosing a town car service. In a recent Arizona Republic article, “Council to weigh taxi regulations,” the City Council indicated it is consider developing citywide regulations.
Councilman Tom Simplot said large cab companies self-regulate, but he’s concerned about the “fly by night, dangerous gypsy cabs.” He noted that, “If you’re a consumer, you should be able to sit in the backseat of a cab and know who the driver is and that he isn’t an ax murderer.”
I’ve heard horror stories of people’s “adventures” in cabs. The owner of the Clarendon Hotel posted in response to the Arizona Republic story. He went on to write that he has seen guests arrive at the hotel in tears, knowing that they’d been taken advantage of and has watched arguments break out in front of the hotel after a cabbie picked up four people coming from the airport and charged them all full fare.
I’m not going to even address the safety issues surrounding working seatbelts and door locks in taxis. Not every taxi has these issues. However, a reputable car service will definitely not have these issues.
Selecting a car service over a taxi guarantees you several things – the least being peace of mind. When selecting a car service make sure they offer the following, which are standard with Accent Transportation Services, offerings.
- An on-time guarantee, backed by a first hour free policy
- Professional drivers with exemplary driving records, that go through rigorous medical & background checks
- Complimentary in-car WiFi and recharging of your phones, computers and other devices
- Full vehicle amenities including bottled waters, daily newspapers and magazines
- A simple reservation process: via phone 24/7, via email or online reservation
- The highest levels of insurance coverage, all city and Phoenix airport transportation permits, a Better Business Bureau member in good standing, a member of the National Limousine Association, Arizona Livery Association, Meeting Planners International as well as a member of the Scottsdale and Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureaus.
There are many other reasons to choose a car service over a taxi. We would love the opportunity to provide more tips to meet and exceed your travel expectations. Call 602-904-6232 or 480-389-2142 and mention that you read our blog, follow us on Twitter at @transaccent or friend us at http://www.facebook.com/transaccent and we’ll take 10 percent off your total trip.
WiFi…Almost Everywhere
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010According to The Nielsen Company, people around the world spent more than five and half hours a day on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in December 2009 – an 82 percent increase from 2008.
In response to the growing trend of staying connected, major companies, food chains, airlines and even hotels are offering WiFi access to help customers connect with the information and sites they need. In fact, McDonald, will waive its $2.95 fee for WiFi access this year. McDonalds is joining the ranks of Barnes & Noble and Borders. Free WiFi is popping up in unusual places, such as Taco Bell, IHOP and Denny’s.
Even Airlines are starting to expand their in-flight WiFi offerings. These in-flight WiFi options are not free – yet. I say yet as a few years ago, WiFi options in hotels were the big trend but most came with big fees as well.
Flash forward to today and there are many major hotel brands offering complimentary WiFi connections – these connections once required a fee. These brands include, but are not limited to, Courtyard by Marriott Hotels; Residence Inn Hotels; Four Points by Sheraton; Hampton Inn Hotels; and Hyatt Place Hotels. In addition, there are several hotels that offer free access with membership, which is free. These include: Kimpton Hotels: Omni Hotels; Fairmont Hotels and Wyndham Hotels. In the hotel industry, free WiFi connections are becoming “go” or “no go” decision points. Many people are choosing to stay at specific hotels or hotel chains based on whether they offer WiFi. I found a great report on WiFi and free WiFi offerings at hotels across the nation at www.hotelchatter.com or I am sure you can check a specific hotel by Tweeting them at @HotelChatter.
As you travel, whether for business or pleasure, you can and should be connected to the information you need when and where you need it. Even as you head to the airport, you can access the Web as more and more airports themselves are offering free WiFi options. To date, more than 219 airports offer some type of WiFi access. Travel Post has a great resource to see your options at airports, http://www.travelpost.com/airport-wireless-internet.aspx, or you can Tweet them to ask at @TravelPost.
Given that Accent Transportation Services is in the business of service, providing Phoenix airport executive car service and Scottsdale airport limo service, we offer free in-car WiFi in all of our cars, which range from Town Cars to stretch limos. To the best of our knowledge, we are the only Arizona-based limousine service to offer this option.
In today’s busy world, fewer people are “disconnecting” when traveling for business or pleasure. In addition to complimentary WiFi, we recharge your devices after a flight that typically drains your laptop, iPod, smart phone or other devices.
Where are your favorite places, as well as the most unusual, to get free WiFi? Tell us at http://twitter.com/transaccent or http://www.facebook.com/transaccent and we’ll add them to our list that we share with customers and will Tweet as well.
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