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Friday, 25 September 2020 / Published in KLS Limousine Service, KLS Worldwide Transportation

Los Angeles Time news paper

Each year, the Emmy Awards celebrate the best in TV — not just on a single Sunday in September but over three months of schmoozing and glad-handing that provides a boon to the local economy. The televised ceremony and the many events surrounding it, including press conferences, screenings, luncheons, and splashy afterparties, employ thousands of people in and around Los Angeles, from TV crews, publicists, and stylists to bartenders, line cooks, seat fillers, and security guards.

While research on the show’s economic impact is scant, a study by the consulting firm Micronomics found that the 2012 Emmys provided $43 million in immediate benefits to Los Angeles County, including $2 million in spending by out-of-town visitors, $9 million from limousine rentals, wardrobe and event tickets, and $2 million from receptions and parties. With networks and streaming services now investing even more money in the Emmys, these numbers have almost certainly grown.

The Emmys are a perfect microcosm of the challenges facing the region, says Jay Tucker, executive director of UCLA‘s Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Entertainment, and Sports. “The entertainment industry really is the heart of the city. When we talk about L.A. — and really Southern California — so much rides on this ability for us to connect and create things in person. One can only hope this is not the new normal.”

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made these large in-person gatherings unsafe for the foreseeable future, this Sunday’s virtual Emmys will be different for viewers at home as well as the many people who work behind the scenes to make the event happen. As part of our coverage of how this year’s awards are adapting to coronavirus health and safety constraints, we’ve profiled two of them.

Alex Darbahani

KLS Worldwide Chauffeur Services CEO Alex Darbahani has seen business drop 95% since the pandemic struck.

KLS Worldwide Chauffeur Services CEO Alex Darbahani has seen business drop 95% since the pandemic struck.
(Christina House / For The Times)

Occupation: limousine company founder
Years in the industry: 23

In normal times, Emmy Sunday is one of the most lucrative days of the year for Alex Darbahani’s company, KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. He typically has 300 to 450 vehicles on the road and brings in as much as $1.6 million transporting A-list nominees, powerful network executives, and their handlers around L.A.

This year, he’ll have about a dozen cars out.

“It’s a nightmare for us, for our industry,” says Darbahani, noting that the Emmys normally translate to about 10 days of brisk business shuttling clients to fittings, rehearsals, and press conferences. “It’s a huge loss for us.”

Darbahani started his company more than 20 years ago after a brief attempt to get into the film business. Early clients included Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera. Since then, he’s expanded to New York and London and established a reputation through discreet customer service — a must when dealing with demanding celebrities. He shares a colorful story about a tipsy singer who once got stranded in her pajamas at a truck stop on the way to a show in Las Vegas. (She remains a client.) “It has been a very interesting roller coaster for me,” he says.

When they are transporting clients to major awards shows, KLS chauffeurs — Darbahani doesn’t call them “drivers” — are typically armed with emergency supplies: hairspray, glue, thread. “You don’t know how many of those dresses when they get out of the car, it just rips.”

Much of KLS’ business comes from contracts with studios and TV and film productions, the vast majority of which have been shut down since March. In January and February, the company was ringing up more than $2 million in sales; now it’s lucky to make a tenth of that in a month. At the beginning of the year, KLS had 360 events confirmed and booked; by the end of March, they were all canceled. “Ninety-five percent of our revenue is gone.”

As a result, Darbahani has had to lay off a number of long-term employees, though he’s tried to adapt to the new reality, finding business in unexpected places. His chauffeurs have started picking up clothing from luxury retailers and bringing it to clients to try on. They leave the products at the client’s door, then bring back whatever they don’t want.

“Instead of passengers,” he says, “we’re moving products to the clients.”

Another source of income? Driving surgeons to and from the hospital when they have to operate.

He has kept the company afloat for the last six months, but with the fate of the Grammys and the Oscars still uncertain, Darbahani worries about what comes next.

“Anybody in production, the studios, the makeup artists. Whoever works in entertainment, they are lost this year. It’s so sad. All of us work so hard for it. The scary part of it is we don’t know where we’re heading to or when it’s going to end.”

Alex Berliner

 

Alex Berliner, president and founder of ABImages, outside Staples Center, site of Sunday's Emmy Awards.

Alex Berliner, president and founder of ABImages, outside Staples Center, site of Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)

Occupation: Photographer, photo agency founder
Years in the industry: 31

For more than 30 years, Alex Berliner has been photographing celebrities at the Emmys, Oscars and other glitzy industry celebrations. “People tell me I’m good at parties,” he says modestly. “I approach people with trust and I make them feel relaxed and I do it without, in my opinion, being obsequious.”

 His powers of observation have resulted in some memorable imagery.

One of his best-known photos captured an awkward exchange between a blank-faced Angelina Jolie and former Sony Pictures chair Amy Pascal at an industry breakfast in 2014, shortly after disparaging hacked emails about the actress became public.

In 2018, he recovered Frances McDormand’s Oscar from the man who stole it at the Governors Ball, which he covers every year.

“There is never anything typical about an awards show,” says Berliner. “There’s always gotta be something.”

This year, however, is truly unprecedented. Instead of taking pictures inside the Microsoft Theater during the show or afterward at the Governors Ball, as he has for several years, Berliner will be watching the Emmys from home.

Like hundreds of other photographers who cover red-carpet events, Berliner, who owns the photo agency ABImages, has been hit hard by the pandemic. “Normally we have hundreds of shoots a year, and this year we’ve had tens of shoots because we stopped shooting at the beginning of March,” he says.

His agency, which had six full-time employees earlier this year, now has none.

“We could not maintain the payroll because of lack of business. We got PPP funding and we paid our employees as long as we could. We all reached that tough decision-making point [of], ‘How much more of my own savings can I give to my employees?’”

Awards season — the roughly six-month period from the Emmys to the Oscars — is a significant part of Berliner’s livelihood, and there is no telling when, if or how it will resume. Though he calls the TV Academy’s approach to the celebration this year “very sensible,” he is also concerned about the countless florists, caterers, security teams, and construction crews who are losing vital income. “They’re all suffering greatly.”

Recalling the gradual resumption of festivities after 9/11, Berliner is optimistic about the industry in the long term. “We all have a yearning for our celebrations to return. I think we are all looking forward to a day when you can blow out [the candles of] a birthday cake with our loved ones. I don’t think that we are accustomed to being isolated behind a screen on Zoom.”

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Saturday, 07 September 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Limousine to Las Vegas that Starts the Vacation Early

If you are thinking of taking a limousine to Las Vegas, you’re not alone! KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services offers luxury car services to the desert’s most extravagantly entertaining locale.

When you take a limo to Vegas, you are not just taking a ride in a run-of-the-mill vehicle. No, a limousine ride from KLS is the earthbound equivalent of flying first class. Our fleet of vehicles, including our luxury sedans and SUV chock full of amenities, are constantly being upgraded to meet the most exceptionally high standards. Our patrons can enjoy the desert drive with free Wi-Fi, the finest uncompromising comfort and spacious seating; in our larger vehicles we also may off, extra trunk space, flat-screen TVs, ice chests, charger ports, and LED lighting. Our vehicles are also equipped with high-quality entertainment sound systems so that you may play the music you want to hear the way you want to hear it.

More importantly, our chauffeurs are next level when it comes to their professionalism, courtesy, and knowledge. Handpicked from the finest professionals on the road, our chauffeurs are then further trained to make sure that you receive the best possible experience from start to finish. When you hire KLS, you can expect chauffeurs to handle your luggage, take you to your destination as efficiently and enjoyably as possible, and provide any additional assistance you may need.

For more information on our services, including travel to other destinations such as San Francisco and San Diego among others, please feel free to visit our contact page. Alternatively, you can call the number at the top and bottom of your screen to speak with one of our representatives. We offer 24/7 support and stand ready to provide you with the best luxury car services available.

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Saturday, 07 September 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Limo Service in Los Angeles in Comfort and Luxury

KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services offers premier limo service in Los Angeles and other popular destinations in and around Southern California and beyond. We maintain a high-class fleet of vehicles and our chauffeurs are among the best in the business.

Our fleet of vehicles includes a number of luxury sedans and SUVs, like the Mercedes Benz S550 and Cadillac Escalade ESV, in addition to larger vehicles such as our Lincoln MKT limousine and Mercedes Sprinter Van. With our large fleet, we are able to customize our clients’ experience to their specific needs. We are also constantly upgrading our fleet and the amenities our vehicles are equipped with, including powerful air conditioning, comfort with legroom to spare, free Wi-Fi, and high-quality sound systems. Our clients will be happy to know that they are able to play their own music or listen to XM radio. Some of our larger vehicles are also equipped with flat-screen TVs, extra trunk space, LED lighting, and charger ports for electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. No matter the vehicle chosen, our clients can expect nothing but the most comfortable and enjoyable ride.

For clients who are traveling to Los Angeles, we offer LAX limo service: clients can leave the airport and step right into one of our top-of-the-line vehicles. From there, our clients can go just about any route they choose. Our chauffeurs are not unlike mobile concierges and will be happy to assist with information about the area.

At KLS, we strive to offer an unparalleled luxury car service. To speak with one of our customer service representatives, simply visit our contact page or call the number at the top or bottom of your screen.

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Sunday, 30 June 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Executive Car Service by KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services

Those who hire executive car service from KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services can expect nothing but top tier professionalism. KLS knows that event planning can be incredibly stressful.  This luxury transportation firm company can take all of the stress out of transportation for executives and VIPs, including providing a helping hand with logistics when requested.

Unlike ride-sharing services, chauffeur services go a step above simple transportation. Chauffeurs are highly trained professionals who are expected to help passengers with everything from luggage to route planning, along with any other need that may arise. In the event that traffic or weather creates delays, chauffeurs can have backup plans that will still allow passengers to arrive on time at their events. Chauffeurs can also act as mobile concierges, providing extra bits of information when requested. If a company requires executive transportation, it cannot go wrong with KLS.

We utilize a range of different vehicles intended for different situations, each of which can be made to fit specific customer requests. Larger corporate events that require transportation for numerous guests may require the benefits of KLS’s sprinter vans or limousines. However, smaller groups may prefer the intimacy of KLS’s luxury sedans or SUVs. All vehicles are loaded with amenities and requests can be made to ensure that clients receive the specific options they desire.

In short, KLS provides executive car services that are personalized to each client, allowing those clients to focus on their work and events rather than the troubles of logistics. If you have need of luxury car services for business purposes or entertainment, contact KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. We not compromise on service and will gladly meet or exceed your expectations.

To get started, contact us now at the phone number above or through our contact page.

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Monday, 22 April 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Executive Limousine Services Executed with Style

Executive limousine services should deliver first-rate chauffeurs, luxurious vehicles, and a flawlessly executed travel plan. When booking your executive transportation needs, all of the above need to be handled by professional transportation experts like our team at KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. We do everything in our power to ensure complete satisfaction, safety, and comfort for our passengers at all times. Whether you are traveling across town or come from across the world, KLS is ready to cater to your needs with minimal stress to yourself and all of our passengers.

The highest level of executive car service is dependent on many factors. The most important is a professional chauffeur, who is much more than just a driver and something like a mobile concierge. That’s not all. Executives need to concentrate on the business meeting or event ahead of them instead of stressing about how they will get to and from their objectives. With this in mind, KLS has built our business on delivering excellence in terms of luxury, safety, comfort, convenience and, when needed, outstanding logistical support.

Our executive car service offers top of the line vehicles from Rolls Royce, Lincoln, Maybach, and Range Rover. Depending on your choice of vehicle, KLS offers comfortable seating, plenty of leg room, ice chests, flat screen televisions, bar options, and free XM radio. With decades of success under our belt, it’s no wonder why KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is the premier choice for superb executive car service.

For more information call the number above or visit our contact page.

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Monday, 22 April 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Event Limo Service for the Main Event

If you are interested in finding the best event limo service, then you’ve come to the right place. While there are other options anyone can access with your smartphone, the very best event limo in Los Angeles is only available through KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. There’s a world of difference between a driver and a professional chauffeur, and we demonstrate that with every ride.

What sets KLS apart? Besides the obvious difference in luxury that a limousine makes, KLS also provides extensive background checks during a rigorous hiring process for our chauffeurs. We also make sure that team members are screened rigorously before hiring them, ensuring that our passengers’ safety and comfort are in the best of hands.

Providing top-notch service is also a part of the training that drivers receive for KLS, who we like to think of as being almost like concierges on wheels. In addition to unparalleled professional drivers, KLS also ensure low-stress booking for their clients. Regardless of the client’s time schedule and transportation needs, we work hard to supply the best experience for every ride, and that begins with the first phone call.

We also provide some of the finest luxury vehicles on the market that are suitable for any event. In addition to the Lincoln MKT stretch limousine, we also offer world-class vehicles by Rolls Royce, Lincoln, Cadillac, and Maybach. Whether you and your guests are wine tasting in style, heading to a wedding reception, going for a night on the town, or you need luxurious corporate transportation for a major event, KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is here to serve your needs.

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Saturday, 16 March 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

A Car Service in Los Angeles that Never Skimps

If you are looking for excellent car service in Los Angeles you want high-class vehicles with the most modern amenities and safety features. Our fleet of luxury vehicles at KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services allows passengers to travel in comfort and elegance, with the added benefit of world-class chauffeurs who are much more than just drivers – skilled professionals who are expertly trained, highly knowledgeable, and ready to provide assistance at all times.

Choose from one of our top-of-the-line luxury sedans like the Mercedes Benz S-550 or Lincoln Continental. The S-550 is equipped with a twin-turbo charged V8 engine and a massaging function in the back seat, allowing passengers to get to their destination while they relax in comfort. The Lincoln Continental’s spacious seating and generous legroom will allow even our largest clients to sit comfortably.

Small parties with luggage may prefer our Cadillac Escalade ESV. This SUV seats up to five in the cabin space and has plenty of extra space to stow luggage. The Bose surround sound system provides unmatched sound quality for passengers’ favorite music selections and the plush leather seating allows them to listen in luxury.

Still, individuals or larger parties may wish to indulge in one of our elegant limousines. Our Lincoln MKT Stretch Limousine is equipped with free Wi-Fi and XM Radio, and the ability to connect your devices so you can listen to your own mix. Flat screen TVs, LED lighting, and a bar and ice chests complete the picture of a luxury vehicle designed specifically for you to travel to your event in style. Getting to a destination in comfort and style is what KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is all about.

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Tuesday, 26 February 2019 / Published in KLS Worldwide Transportation

Roadshow Service in Los Angeles that Never Compromises

KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is the most trusted name in professional roadshow service in Los Angeles and Southern California. We know roadshow events can be a challenge for those involved and so we do everything in our power to ensure that ground transportations logistics run smoothly so that our clients can concentrate on their business.

Our KLS logistics team focuses on ensuring that there is smooth communication throughout an event. We have up to the minute flight and traffic information on hand at all times, so that we are able to take the best routes and arrive at destinations promptly.

Chauffeurs are much more than just drivers, and ours are handpicked for their skill and professionalism. Then, they are put through rigorous training to guarantee the highest level of roadshow chauffeur services. They are expected to be well dressed and completely prepared before events. They are ready to enact contingency plans in the event that there are rescheduled or canceled meetings, inclement weather, or heavy traffic. We know our VIP clients do not compromise in their work, and neither do we.

Our fleet of vehicles is highly maintained and regularly inspected by federal and state regulators. We offer a full suite of amenities and refreshments on request. Our vehicles are outfitted with high-quality Wi-Fi and offer the very best in amenities.

Potential clients are encouraged to speak with our friendly and knowledgeable customer service staff to find out more information on our roadshow services in Los Angeles. Our dedicated teams are happy to talk about and meet specific accommodations.  To get started, reach out now by calling the phone number above or visiting our contact page.

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