Category: blog
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What’s New on GNet: Vegas Recap, Smart Email Agent, and the End of Manual Rate Tables
If you missed this week’s Workshop Wednesday, we covered a lot of ground starting with a recap of the CDNLA show in Las Vegas and ending with four platform announcements that directly address the most time-consuming parts of running a ground transportation business. Here’s what you need to know. We Were in Vegas — and…
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Affiliate Central 2026 Is Set to Be the Largest Ever: GNet Workshop
On February 11, 2026, GNet hosted a special workshop previewing what is shaping up to be one of the most significant industry gatherings in recent years — the CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas. Our featured guest, Chris Weiss, publisher of Chauffeured Driven, shared exclusive insights into this year’s event — including record-breaking attendance, expanded show…
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GNet Workshop Recap: Introducing TranspoApp for Independent & Small Operators
On January 28, 2026, the GNet community came together for a live workshop introducing TranspoApp, a new booking and trip-management solution designed specifically for independent chauffeurs and small fleet operators. The session was hosted by Yasmin Zafar and Sina Naeemi, with moderation by Paula Deiasi, founder and CEO of Chicago CoachWorks and Executive Director of…
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Marketing 101 for Ground Transportation: How Operators Can Stand Out, Scale Outreach, and Win in the Age of GEO
The ground transportation industry is experiencing rapid evolution, more competition, higher customer expectations, and an increasingly digital marketplace. Operators who once relied on reputation, local relationships, and traditional affiliate networks are now required to market like modern digital brands. On November 19, 2025, GNet Connect hosted a masterclass workshop titled “Marketing 101: How to Do…
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Mastering Dallas: Key Takeaways from Our Pre-CD/NLA Workshop
The GNet team recently hosted a special, pre-conference workshop focused on helping ground transportation professionals maximize their success at the upcoming CD/NLA Show in Dallas. As one of the industry’s most important networking and business growth events, preparation is paramount. The workshop featured Yasmin Zafar, Director of Marketing at GRiDD Technologies, and Paul Pasternak from…
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Eliminating Configuration Errors: Key Insights from Our Latest GNet Workshop
Configuration errors are one of the most common frustrations in the ground transportation industry. They not only delay reservations but can also damage trust between partners and affiliates. In our latest Workshop Wednesday, GNet experts and members came together to share experiences, challenges, and solutions to reduce these errors and improve day-to-day operations. Why This…
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Why Rates Are the #1 Barrier (and Opportunity) in Ground Transportation
On September 17, 2025, GNet hosted a Workshop Wednesday focused on one of the industry’s biggest pain points: rates. Yasmin and Amir Zafar were joined by Randy Allen—who has more than 17 years of rate management expertise—along with Adam Tregaskis, Achim Sorge (LimouRate), Paul from NYC Legends Limousine Worldwide, and other industry leaders. The Problem…
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Turning Your Profile into a Business Development Tool
Our latest Workshop Wednesday brought together GNet members from across the transportation and travel industries to explore how to maximize their presence on GNet Connect — the industry’s leading platform for affiliate networking, profile visibility, and business automation. Why Your Profile Matters Yasmin Zafar opened the session by emphasizing a simple truth: an incomplete profile…
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CDS & GNet in Action: Smart Tools for Affiliate Success
In today’s global ground transportation landscape, finding the right reservation system is more than a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. On July 30, GNet hosted an insightful workshop introducing CDS (Chauffeur Drive Systems), a powerful, GNet-integrated solution that’s redefining how operators manage and grow their businesses across borders. Meet CDS: A Reservation System Built for…