Insights on Family Owned Businesses From Father’s Day

What  does Royal Executive Transportation have in common with Tyson and BMW?  All three businesses are family owned.  The Center for Family Business at the University of St. Gallen conducted a worldwide study, which found that 80-90% of businesses are family owned.  The top 500 family owned businesses employ 21 million people and generate $6.5 … Read more

2nd Annual X Games Austin Means Opportunity for Local Business

Anyone who grew up watching Tony Hawke invent moves on the half-pipe can appreciate how he, and a select group of others, took an extreme sport and turned it into a full-blown industry. Years later Red Bull realized that there was still a lot of growth potential in this niche market, and has taken it … Read more

SXSW Film Festival 2014 Highlights

When the SXSW Film portion was officially conceived in 1994, the goal was to “provide a forum for new voices in filmmaking, a community where filmmakers can celebrate and support one another, and a source of discovery for the future of film.” The SXSW Film Festival has come to be known as the place for … Read more

SXSW Interactive: A 2014 Guide

Interactive is the first conference on the SXSW calendar, and it’s come a long way since it began in 1994. It is decidedly the most tech-savvy portion of the festival, where technological concepts meet the consumer base. During this portion of SXSW, many of the latest innovations are unveiled. The segment now runs a full … Read more

Interactive, Music, Film – Getting Around SXSW Has Never Been Easier

Interactive, Film, Music – oh my! It’s that time of year again, when the streets of Austin overflow with SXSW festival-goers. Every year the festivities get bigger, and the need for a transportation service gets greater. Here are four scenarios when skipping the car rental and opting for black car services instead of a cab is … Read more

Austin Valentine’s Dates and Their Transportation Soulmates

Love is in the air, which means Royal Executive Transportation is on the road. Austinites are penciling in Valentine’s Day plans and lining up reservations right this moment, but if you haven’t decided how you want to celebrate here are a few ideas depending on who you plan to spend the holiday with. Long-Term Couples … Read more

Why Limos Are Lengendary According to Barney Stinson

A night rolling around town in a Royal Executive Transportation limo is legen-wait for it-dary! It’s time to suit up and look at why limos are the only source of transportation that How I Met Your Mother‘s Barney Stinson would actually brag about. A Bit About Barney If you’ve seen just one episode of How … Read more

How to Pick the Right Transportation for Your Party

Luxury transportation has exploded in recent years, giving riders many more options than they’ve ever had before. Back in the day limos and sedans ruled supreme, but now upscale SUVs and vans have made it onto the scene and are stealing some of their predecessors’ thunder. With so many luxe vehicles at your disposal, the … Read more

David Tutera Set to Headline the Austin Bridal Expo

Have you ever wished that a celebrity wedding planner would step in and help you put on a wedding to remember? You’re in luck! This year’s Austin Bridal Extravaganza features David Tutera, the mastermind behind countless high profile, extravagant weddings. From the big decisions like the wedding gown to making a grand exit with a … Read more

Stay Safe This New Year’s with Royal Executive Transportation

New Year’s Eve is one of the most lively evenings of the year in Austin. The city is throwing the Austin’s New Year celebration at Auditorium Shores, bars around town are rolling out the red carpet and locals are opening up their homes to friends and family. If you plan to go out to ring … Read more